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Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain

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Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards explores techniques that can help unlock artistic creativity by tapping into the visual, intuitive side of the brain. The book provides practical exercises designed to improve drawing skills, making art more accessible to everyone regardless of experience. It revolutionises the way we think about drawing, emphasising perception over learned skills.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in unleashing your creativity and enhancing your drawing skills through innovative techniques. It offers a unique approach to understanding how our brains perceive art and can be particularly appealing to both beginners and experienced artists seeking to tap into their innate artistic potential.

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Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain

A revised edition of a drawing instruction book.

A comprehensive drawing guide to unleash your artistic potential

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Whether you feel you have little talent and you doubt you could ever learn, or you enjoy drawing but have not been able to get much beyond a childlike level, this book aims to give you the skill you have always wanted. If you are already drawing as a professional artist or artist-in-training, it aims to give you greater confidence in your ability and deepen your artistic perception.

This 20th-anniversary edition of Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain has been revised, with more than 50 per cent new material. It includes recent developments in brain research that relate to drawing, new insights on the use of drawing techniques in the corporate world, and educational instruction on self-expression through drawing. Additionally, it offers ways to step beyond black-and-white drawing into colour and provides detailed advice on applying the five basic skills of drawing to solve problems.

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Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain has been celebrated for its innovative approach to teaching drawing. According to the Los Angeles Times, it transcends being just a drawing manual and touches on broader life lessons, offering an emancipatory experience. The book is praised for its ability to shift perceptions, enhancing both creativity and understanding.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007116454

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 November 2001

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Collins

Illustration: Illustrations, black and white

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 292

About the Author

Dr. Betty Edwards is professor emeritus of art at California State University in Long Beach. She received her doctorate from UCLA in art, education, and the psychology of perception. She speaks regularly at universities, art schools, and companies including AT&T, the Walt Disney Corporation and the Apple Corporation. She lives in Santa Monica, California

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