The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain 2nd Revised & enlarged Edition

by Betty Edwards (Author)

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When Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain was first published in 1979, it hit the New York Times bestseller list within two weeks and stayed there for more than a year. In 1989, when Dr. Betty Edwards revised the book, it went straight to the Times list again. Now Dr. Edwards celebrates the twentieth anniversary of her classic book with a second revised edition.

Over the last decade, Dr. Edwards has refined her material through teaching hundreds of workshops and seminars. Truly The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, this edition includes:

the very latest developments in brain research
new material on using drawing techniques in the corporate world and in education
instruction on self-expression through drawing
an updated section on using color
detailed information on using the five basic skills of drawing for problem solving

Translated into thirteen languages, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain is the world's most widely used drawing-instruction guide. People from just about every walk of life—artists, students, corporate executives, architects, real estate agents, designers, engineers—have applied its revolutionary approach to problem solving. The Los Angeles Times said it best: Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain is "not only a book about drawing, it is a book about living. This brilliant approach to the teaching of drawing . . . should not be dismissed as a mere text. It emancipates."

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Betty Edwards is professor emeritus of art at California State University in Long Beach, California. She is the author of The New Drawing on the Right Side of the, the world's most widely used drawing instructional, which has been translated into thirteen foreign languages with U.S. sales of almost three million copies. She speaks regularly at universities, art schools, and companies, including the Walt Disney Corporation and the Apple Corporation.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tarcher; 2nd Revised & enlarged edition (August 30, 1999)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 291 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0874774241
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0874774245
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.54 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.75 x 9.5 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #198,813 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #14 in Drawing (Books)
- #273 in Art Encyclopedias

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JoatMon

This is the best of the various editions (earlier and later)

Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2018

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Having reviewed multiple editions (earlier and later), I agree that this is the best! It has meaningful improvements from earlier editions and doesn't suffer from the elisions and physical weaknesses of later editions. The value of Betty Edwards' method is clearly demonstrated by your own accomplishments within the first few activities.

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Angie

I've bought it 4 times, because I keep giving them away!

Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2017

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I have purchased this book 4 times now because I keep giving them away. I first bought this book for a drawing class I took in college, and if followed it does wonders. I had been creating art for more than a decade before I read tho book and did the practices. At first I was a skeptic, "how could a silly book improve my art, I'm already an artist?" But I learned that I needed to put aside that mindset and learn that everyone can improve. Years later, I recommend this book to both artists and those that believe they cannot draw, because I know that Betty's process works.

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Joy

I love this book

Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2014

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I love this book. I am just starting to draw, after a lifetime of not having the time, literally. A woman gave me a few lessons, privately on her own time, on seeing from the right side of the brain years ago. I did not know this existed, then. It was unheard of, so to speak. I am very left brained and analytical. It had opened up a whole other world and I could feel the shift. Unfortunately, I could not pursue it. Now, I can and immediately looked for a book that would teach me this, again. I want to learn to draw correctly and not depend on the talent I was told I had by that teacher. I was shocked at the difficulty in finding teachings on this. I feel, this book is well written. It is taking an art class, it is not easy. You must spend the time doing the lessons. Some, I have struggled with, because of my brain, not the book. I love the challenge and know how valuable these lessons will be. I am half way through it and am taking my time. I highly suggest this book, if you want to see and draw as an artist does. If you want to wing it, don't buy the book, if you want to truly learn to draw and see....this is where to start. I cannot thank Betty Rdwards enough. I only wish I would have known of her in my 20's. I would have pursued an entirely different career. My mother is smiling down on me from heaven, as she was an artist, but I took after my analytical business minded father.

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CarolECI

Best drawing book for beginners

Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2017

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I've purchased 4 or 5 copies of this book over the years and passed them along to young relatives that wanted to learn to draw. It always helps them (and me) - start feeling great about our drawings. It doesn't take long at all to understand the concepts and put them into practice. More or less - it's about telling the chatty left side of the brain to sit down and shut up so the right (creative) side can take over and let the drawings flow. The exercises will give results with the first try!

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John Jennings

Everything One Needs to Learn to Draw Well, Everything!

Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2014

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If you can only have one book about realistic drawing, this would be the one. This book is designed for a person to read and learn without an instructor. Admittedly, there is a lot of "why this works" psychological information at the beginning. If one wants to skip this information and just do the exercises with an "attitude of blind obedience" that can be done. The exercises in the beginning are absolutely essential to success! There are only about a half dozen basic skills that must be mastered for successful, realistic, pencil drawing and they are all in here. This is the book that revolutionized drawing instruction. Artistic talent, while helpful, is not essential to succeed. People really are pre wired to be able to draw. This book shows how to reach your inborn ability.

I taught, quite literally, thousands of people to draw using this book. This book is a great beginning. After working through this book, one continues to find nuggets of information, techniques and skills to add from other sources. It is amazing how often revisiting this book provides new insights into solving drawing problems.

Just like learning to play a musical instrument, if you want to learn to play the pencil, you will need to practice. The good news is using the mental techniques in the book, practice is relaxing and enjoyable.

The ideas in this book lend themselves to suggesting other ways to expand one's ability.

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BJohn

Totally Amazing

Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2011

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I went through this book from cover to cover and did every exercise along the way. The result was absolutely astonishing to me and my family.

If you're one of those people that can struggle with looking at the world a little differently, especially in terms of art and perception, then this book may initially be both frustrating and enlightening. Once you get the hang of seeing objects differently, you will discover a whole different side of yourself you may not have realized you had.

The book is clear and well-written and nicely layed out to easiy follow along. There are lots of examples and the materials list is very small and very inexpensive. The rewards are astounding.

Plan on taking some time to work through the practice sessions. You'll be all the better artist for having done so.

Me of all people, who knew, even I had a right side to my brain?

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Embla F.

Nice book, but...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 25, 2018

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I ended up not using it much as I never got my hands on the tools she recommends (viewfinders etc.)
However, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain is an inspirational read whether or not you decide to try all the exercises in it.
The author explains how drawing is about seeing, and to see well is to draw well.
I learned a lot from it.

Linda

Good service

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 3, 2019

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Arrived on time. Great book

Jeff Harrid

Interesting

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 17, 2020

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A interesting read

John King

Must have

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 25, 2016

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A "Must have" for all those interested in painting and art generally.

Keith

Great service

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 16, 2017

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Wonderful book. Great price. Delivered in good time.

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