I can't believe that I am going to say this, but there is a chance that after reading this book and doing the exercises that I can draw a little bit. I mean, really. My drawings at this stage without too much more practice resemble the album covers of emo-teens with acoustic guitars, but I am certainly doing much better than Napoleon Dynamite. Big time. I think the approach to art that it presents is really intriguing - that we are primarily hammered into left-brain dominance through the acquisi More...

I actually picked this up because of the title, yeah I was deeply focused and involved in the basics of drawing in those days and sometimes still am, so I thought this would be an interesting read? As it turns out I was right and glad I bought it too, it is amazing!
Betty wrote it very clear, concise and simple to understand especially for the beginner in mind. I like the fun little exercises inside too. And you know what? They really work! Know keep in mind I was just a beginner then and when I More...

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This is one of the best art book that a novice artist must read.
It simply a combination of psychology and visual communication.
It gives you more skills on how to observe and applied to drawing.

As far as I remember there's a topic which I called "ARTIST MANDALA" - a process of perceiving, first the inner core, the contour, then negative space,third perspective and proportion, fourth shading then finally the gestalt.

The book have a lot of activities about observing and Betty Edward is great More...

Regardless if you want to be an artist or not, this book is kind of an interesting read. It delves into the mysteries of the mind. It explores all the roadblocks that the pesky left brain builds to keep us from being the next Leonardo da Vinci.

This is actually the book form of a live, instructional course taught by the writer. So there are mental exercises that are used to strengthen the right brain and force the left brain into the background. This is both a positive and negative. It’s positive More...

As we start our homeschooling journey I am often looking to the future for possible choices for curriculum and resources. Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain is definitely a resource I plan to keep around. Art is something that has always escaped me. I remember in elementary school there was a teacher who walked around to different classrooms with a cart teaching art, but that is all I remember. I do not remember any of our classes or really learning anything in that situation. I remember doi More...

Betty Edwards' Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain is an unusual book on drawing. Instead of an introductory course on drawing technique filled with angles, planes, and perspective, the reader immerses in an ocean of vague indications. Ms. Edwards' theory is is that "the eye of the painter" equates (for Ms. Edwards) with the ability to draw without associating meaning to the drawing, and in particular without associating spoken meaning to it; this does not mean that the painter does not think More...

Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards is a great way to learn to draw. Most people (mostly adults) say they don't know how to draw and "just don't have the natural talent". But this book proves them all wrong, I was very impressed with how my drawing improved when I read this book. It explains all the questions on why you think you can't draw, and tells you how to fix them. I suggest this for most people, especially people 30 and up.

The best book on drawing for those that thought that they would never be able to draw. In 5 full time days you will discover that you were wrong, and you can draw. Importantly, the book is less oriented on technique, and more oriented on proper perception. Or, in tricking the brain so you could see the world as it is, not as it is represented to you by the brain, thus, so you could draw.

I'm not an artist but happened to take a drawing class from a friend years ago, using this book. It's a revelation for anyone who tries to draw. The techniques actually do train anybody to draw something "realistically" rather than like a seven-year-old. Of course some people have more natural ability than others, but everyone can benefit from this book, even if they're not serious about drawing.

I read this book as part of a college course. It was our textbook, but, I'll probably read it again. The premise of this book is that ANYONE can learn to draw. The exercises contained in this book help you to harness the right side of your brain. Most people, Ms. Edwards explains, have a dominant left side of their brain. She shows you how the left side, when it comes to being creative, will boss the right side of the brain around. The right side of the brain is more creative, quiet side. The ri More...

It is amazing how the brain works, especially the creative side of the brain. This book explains in a great way how you can "trick" the left side of your brain to shut up and give the right side a chance. The exercises are so simple and so effective. A wonderful book to learn and to just have fun with it.

1) This book is based on a completely outdated view on neuroscience, the left brain-right brain terminology is nonsensical, 2) This is not a book for people interested in learning how to draw in a classical sense, I recommend lessons in classical drawing by Juliette Aristides for instance, she knows the craft, and knows what she's talking about, 3) The exercises do not teach you how to draw, instead they are meant to teach you how to tap into a creative flow whatever that may be (if Betty Edward More...

This new edition of the hugely popular and influential drawing manual, first published over thirty years ago, incorporates new findings from neuroscience, like the discovery of brain plasticity, together with the tried and true exercises included in past editions. The author explains the value of accessing the brain’s more creative right hemisphere and has isolated five perceptual skills readers can develop to begin harnessing their right brain power to improve their drawing. Edwards makes a str More...

I've used this book when I was about 12 years old to learn how to draw. It was really easy and helpful. I use some of their tips even today at the age of 26

I have had this book on my shelf for years. It was a help to me in my creative process years ago and I still refer to it fondly today.

faces and vaces drawing . I love thus book if your too right or left sided it really helps u work both .bit of perpective w tea.

o texto é terrivel parece propaganda barata as vezes mas ele realmente abre a cabeça e os exercícios são sensacionais

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One of the best on learning to see and draw. You have to do the exercises.

so far i am hooked and very impressed - really interesting food for thought.

A fascinating, life-changing book.

A classic!

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GOOD ... I REFERENCE IT ONCE QUITE OFTEN.

Well, I was a little disappointed at first, because I expected to be drawing ON my brain (and how cool would that be). Once I got over it, though, I and the four other munchkins at the table had a fabulous time turning pictures upside down and looking really, really closely at the wrinkles in our hands. Took me back, in fact, to my early days at Ree--, oh, never mind. This is an excellent book for anyone who doesn't draw but secretly wants to.

This book acknowledges that teaching someone how to "do art" is practically impossible, but offers some unique and helpful steps towards drawing more skillfully. It has suprising pictures of students' art before and after reading this book. I think this would appeal to readers who are interested in sharpening their art without spending lots of money on art classes. This is not a light read, in my opinion.

I am in awe of this book, amazed at the results of people who have been doggedly determined to master this skill. I however, am exceedingly impatient and my tries were met with irritation and exhaustion. I know that there are other methods of drawing consistent with my ADD -- like scribbling shapes and drawing fast lines. If you are a patient person, then this book is for you.

This was a special order that came thru while working at "THE BOOKPLACE"in Brightwood,ore. otherwise i might not have ever "had to have it" awesome book teaching how to sketch(draw)and is so much more than a art book,or tutorial it really is amazing how it helps you see things differently. Theres a new revised edition out now and its what brought this (old love)back to mind

this book provides a fresh way of seeing for people who've been at the drawing game for a while and it gets new artists off to a great start. if you've never tried some of the exercises in here, do, but since some of the instruction otherwise isn't exactly mind-blowing, i wouldn't say this is a must-have studio book. a little too basic for some, neat but not necessary.

This book was an eye-opener and an inspiration to someone who used to draw and paint in various media, trying to find my style. Amassed loads of materials, had some successes and many failures. Now I understand what elements were hindering me, and plan to return to this pleasurable activity as soon as I have more time.