SIMONSON DIGITAL BOOKS: Studio Work 2

The Asian Male Nude: Book One presents Douglas Simonson’s early work (1980–1999), tracing the emergence of his artistic voice through intimate studies of the Asian male figure.

The Asian Male Nude: Book Two expands Douglas Simonson’s exploration of the male figure (2000–2014), combining drawings, paintings, and photography to create a richer, more intimate portrait of his subjects across cultures, environments, and artistic mediums.

The Erotic Sketches brings together more than 60 of Douglas Simonson’s most intimate and uninhibited drawings in a 70-page digital collection. From spare pencil studies to vivid colored-pencil sketches, these works celebrate male beauty, desire, and connection with the spontaneity of the artist’s hand.

A celebration of Black male beauty, this 195-page collection features 182 illustrations from Douglas Simonson’s paintings and drawings. Bringing together a recurring theme from more than four decades of work, it offers a fresh perspective on the artist’s lifelong exploration of the male figure. Includes high-resolution images, with a download link provided upon purchase.

Explore one of Douglas Simonson’s most inventive decades through more than 180 images of his male-figure paintings. This 222-page collection pairs a rich variety of styles and subjects with an introduction and notes by the artist, offering insights into his creative process and the models who inspired him.