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Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain

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This book is as much about understanding "how and why all of us have the ability to draw but can't" as it is about teaching anyone to draw. If you are an older begginer this is a must, not only it teaches you how to tap into your natural drawing ability but it tells you why you STOPPED drawing. I always understand things better when I know why it happens or doesn't happen So if you ALSO want to feed your INTELLECT as much as your artistic talent get THIS book. If you just want mindless excercises and learn to draw by practice then get "Complete Idiot's guide to drawing," (no pun intended) by Lauren Jarrett, Lisa Lenard. The Idiot's guide pretty much copies concepts and methods THIS book puts forwared but without the detailed explanation and science behind it, specially if you are young and/or don't want to read too much. The method is the same and it WORKS.

Since the first time I read this book in 1983, I had the wish to express my gratitude to Dr. B. Edwards, because this book made great difference in my life. Through understanding better the process of realistic drawing I have improved my self in many ways. Learning to really see is a way to grow inside as a person, in all senses. That book has marked my passage from adolescence to adulthood (I was 22 then. At the time I was attending Massachussets College of Art in Boston, and heard about this book listening "All Things Considered" at National Public Radio, rigth after I bought it at the Harvard Coop). It also opened my self to accept what we do not explain, to have faith in God. I'm artist living and working in Northeast Brazil,city of NATAL, where I have a studio. I work mostly with acrylics and watercolor, but my strongest media of expression is freehand drawing... Thanks for sharing my feelings, Love Flavio Freitas

As I began reading this book, I expected to find one thing but soon realized it contained much more. I remember crying when I did the drawing exercise. I struggled as I tried to draw joy and other abstract concepts, but when finished I was astonished when I turned the page and realized others had made drawings very similar to mine. In an instant, I felt united with humanity and the tears flowed. (And I am not teary person). All of a sudden I understood how great art touches us so deeply, with out regard to our financial status or ethic background.

This book gives you several simple ways to avail yourself of the right side of yur brain, and they really work. There are interesting exercises throughout, and you can gauge how you are improving. Very well written in that no words are wasted, and there is meat in every paragraph. Alongside the text are interesting and/or inspiring quotes. Maybe you will begin this book the way I did, unable to draw anything beyond a stick figure, and become someone who can draw a hand you would think you could reach out and shake if you wanted to. Wonderful book, and it has inspired me to try to take my "art" further. As an aside, I am seeing more in nature, and I'm still just a beginner.

I have always been a pretty good artist, especially at drawing so when I signed up for a drawing course that used this title as it's text, I really expected to coast through!

No way! The instructor (Pat Whyte, bless her soul) used many exercises in this book and really educated me about what drawing really was. My technique improved immensely and the book was a wonderful resource that was easy to use and understand, plus it really showed some amazing examples of what people had done using her exercises.

If you can't draw a straight line THIS BOOK WILL HELP YOU BECOME AN ARTIST. If you are already a pretty good artist, this book will make you BETTER! I am not joking! If you follow Betty's book and do the exercises, you will not believe the difference! I saw people in my class who came in drawing stick people get immeasureably better as the term went on. Just doing the "upside down" exercise properly will help you gain confidence and understanding about drawing NOT being a "talent" but a skill that can be learned!

As an international coach training clients to understand behavior, manners and etiquette, I believe Drawing on the Brain is tops for enhancing perceptions.

When people recognize the importance of creative thinking, they become more confident about their abilities and offer more to society.

Betty Edwards has written an all time classic.

At last a way to draw that is taught in a clear and precise manner. It is a must have for anyone who wants to learn to draw but has had problems in the past. Betty Edwards has found a way to prohibit the left side of the brain when it comes to drawing. This is a must have for anyone who thinks they can't draw. After only a few of the exercises you know that you can learn to see things differently and are soon drawing much better than you ever have before. Genius!

The book arrived within a couple of days, in excellent condition. I am continuing to study it and believe the author knows what she's writing about. As I continue to read and do the exercises I have real hope that my drawing will improve.