The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain

by Betty Edwards
The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
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567 ratings, 4.15 average rating, 76 reviews (more data...)
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published
August 30th 1999 (first published 1979) by Tarcher

binding
Paperback, 320 pages

isbn
0874774241    (isbn13: 9780874774245)

description
illustrated with 12-page color photo insert and line art throughout

A revised and expanded edition of the classic drawing-instruction book that has sol...more




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Firman
02/02/09
Firman rated it: 5 of 5 stars

bookshelves: howtosbooks
Read in August, 2006
Masih takut menggambar? Atau tidak percaya dengan term kebisaan menggambar itu sendiri? Jangan khawatir :) Bahasan terpenting dalam buku ini adalah: SEMUA ORANG BISA MENGGAMBAR. Idenya seru, dan dengan teknik yang juga seru. CUma modal satu hal: latihan. :D.

Bocorannya tekniknya: instead of latihan menggambar wajah orang dengan modal cermin atau selembar foto dengan cara konvensional, hari ini coba latihan sketsa dengan modal selembar foto wajah siapa saja di tangan anda. Caranya? Amb...more
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Marianne Ogden
This book really works! If you want to learn how to draw what you see, this is the book. I've used many of the techniques in art classes and even the most challenged drawers improve greatly. One warning is that it does take time and patience to do the activities.
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Yoby
01/12/09
Yoby rated it: 5 of 5 stars

I had an art class that used this book as one of the textbooks. It immeadiately changed the way I viewed things. It was one of the pivotal books of my life (I ought to include that as a tag.)

When I home-schooled my then suicidal teen daughter and sat her down with this book, she flipped through it for 15 minutes, and started drawing as if she had been taking lessons her whole life. She found a talent she didn't know she had (and several others, but not because of this book.)
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Kat
07/09/08
Kat rated it: 5 of 5 stars

bookshelves: vaguely-2001-2006
I found an improvement in my drawing after reading this book and doing the exercises. If nothing else, the idea that drawing is not a matter of manual dexterity (according to Edwards if can write decently, you can draw), it is a matter of how you look at objects and interpret it on paper was a boon. It made me stop thinking that I couldn't draw, and I couldn't learn to draw. I mean you must be able to learn to draw; think back to the days when an "accomplished" lady had to be able to s...more
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Randy Lacelle
04/03/08
Randy Lacelle rated it: 5 of 5 stars

bookshelves: art-books, drawing
Read in March, 2003
recommended to Randy by: found it in a bookstore
recommends it for: Anyone who has failed at drawing before
This book was very helpful to me when I began to really draw. Betty convinces you that you can draw no matter what... maybe part of it is that placebo effect but that never worked for me before :P

Anyways she has alot of good information in the book, she also has some exercises I found helpful in forcing your mind to study a image and each part of it in concordance with other parts to attempt to more accurately depict your drawing. In other words it helps your image stay as close in p...more
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Jen
04/27/09
Jen rated it: 3 of 5 stars


I formed a love-hate relationship with this book. Although I thought the ideas were really cool and I enjoyed developing a new skill, it totally kicked my butt. There were SO many exercises to do, that it took me forever to get through. If you really want to get the full experience from this book, expect to commit about six months! I probably would have enjoyed it more if I had been prepared for that.
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Pam
02/16/08
Pam rated it: 5 of 5 stars (review of isbn 0874775132)

Read in June, 2000
recommends it for: Michelle
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 ...more
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Richard
01/07/09
Richard rated it: 1 of 5 stars

bookshelves: art
utter waste of time-read nicolaides-marsh-or-even watson guptal-if you are interested in drawing-yes there are "logical rules"-and craft is craft-drawing from the not-seen is a skill only perfected after learning the (gasp) rules-conture -perspective-etc are not just pulled out of your ass.
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Kirstin Nelson
02/25/09
Kirstin Nelson rated it: 4 of 5 stars

bookshelves: non-fiction, self-help
Read in February, 2009
this book can bring out the artist in anyone! I thought I couldn't draw a straight line and started the exercises in this book and was amazed at myself. my confidence grew as my drawing improved. this will never be more than a hobby for me but now it is a more rewarding hobby!
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Debbie
12/02/08
Debbie rated it: 5 of 5 stars

I read an earlier version of this book...pretty much changed the direction of my life. You do NOT need to be an artist to learn from this book. Life is about learning to see differently - perception.
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Kristi
06/24/09
Kristi rated it: 5 of 5 stars

bookshelves: currently-reading
I'm loving my pitiful attempts at learning to draw with the wonderful instruction in this book. I also like the information about the right brain/ left brain stuff.
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Anne Marie
12/10/08
Anne Marie rated it: 4 of 5 stars

bookshelves: currently-reading
What can I say? Perception, setting down what is and losing the critic - what's not to like? Still as good as it was when I first read it 20 years ago.


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Cheryl Schibley
06/17/09
Cheryl Schibley rated it: 5 of 5 stars

bookshelves: art
Read in January, 1986
Probably the BEST drawing instructional book on the market. This book can teach anyone how to "see" how you need to see in order to draw well.
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Elizabeth
03/13/09
Elizabeth rated it: 5 of 5 stars

bookshelves: non-fiction
Read in March, 2009
I bought this book once I had looked at it from the library. I am currently fascinated with the left/right brain thing and this book is helping me, one exercise at a time, to reach more into using my right brain.

Step by step Betty Edwards takes you through how to access and use your right brain to draw. She explains things so clearly and drawing becomes almost meditative. My drawings are beginning to look better than a 10 year olds stick drawings! Progress!
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Michele
06/12/09
Michele rated it: 5 of 5 stars

bookshelves: non-fiction
I owe a lot to this book. It set me on the right path for my art skills. Great examples and drawing exercises. I highly recommend it!
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Kim
01/05/09
Kim rated it: 5 of 5 stars

bookshelves: art, creative-process
Read in February, 2005
I never thought I could draw until I picked up this book and started following the exercises. She's brilliant.
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Jenn
06/24/09
Jenn rated it: 4 of 5 stars

bookshelves: art-related, read-in-2009
Read in June, 2009
There are some good tips and stuff in here. At least, as a beginner I found very helpful!
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Eden
05/28/09
Eden rated it: 5 of 5 stars

Very helpful in drawing. I had many teachers in the past use it as a tool to help students.
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Jonathan
01/14/09
Jonathan rated it: 5 of 5 stars

good for remembering how to draw... and explaining how the mind works
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Elizabeth
01/26/09
Elizabeth rated it: 4 of 5 stars

Read in December, 2008
This book teaches you how to really see things.
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