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Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
320 pages, 2012
arts & entertainment
401 books
self-improvement
909 books
design
194 booksA revised edition of the classic bestselling how-to-draw book. This fully revised and updated fourth edition, including a new introduction, has been translated into more than seventeen languages and is destined to inspire generations of readers and artists to come.
Whether you are drawing as a professional artist, an artist in training, or as a hobby, this book will give you greater confidence in your ability, deepen your artistic perception, and foster a new appreciation of the world around you.
Betty Edwards in 'Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain' encourages us to tap into our right brain, the side responsible for creativity and intuition. By doing so, we can unlock our artistic potential and see the world from a different perspective.
One of the key points in the book is that drawing is not a talent, but a skill that can be learned. Edwards provides exercises and techniques that can help anyone, regardless of their artistic background, to improve their drawing skills.
Edwards emphasizes the importance of perception in drawing. She suggests that to draw well, we need to see things as they really are, not as we think they are. This involves looking at shapes, spaces, and relationships between objects rather than focusing on the objects themselves.
The book helps you to overcome mental blocks that prevent you from drawing well. Edwards explains that these blocks are often caused by our left brain, which is analytical and verbal. By learning to engage our right brain, we can bypass these blocks and draw more freely.
Edwards doesn't just talk about theory, she provides practical exercises that you can do to improve your drawing skills. These exercises are designed to help you see in a new way and to engage your right brain. So, take a look at these exercises, try them out, and see the improvement in your drawing skills.
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Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain is a game-changer, a book that will revolutionize your approach to drawing.
Robert Genn - Canadian artistBetty Edwards' book is a powerful tool for improving your drawing skills, it's a must-read for any artist.
James Gurney - Dinotopia creatorDrawing on the Right Side of the Brain is a transformative book that will change the way you perceive and draw the world around you.
Scott McCloud - Comics theoristBetty Edwards' book is a masterclass in drawing, a must-have for anyone serious about improving their skills.
Kimon Nicolaides - Art educatorDrawing on the Right Side of the Brain is a revolutionary book that will change your understanding and approach to drawing.
Andrew Loomis - Illustrator, authorRecommendations
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