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The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain (Paperback)

by Betty Edwards (Author)
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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd; 3rd Revised edition edition (5 Nov 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0007116454
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007116454
  • Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 19 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,413 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'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.' Los Angeles Times

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A fully revised edition of the world's most widely used drawing instruction book. 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 will give you the skill you have always wanted. If you are already drawing as a professional artist or artist-in-training, it will 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 dramatically revised, with more than fifty per cent new material, including: Recent developments in brain research that relate to drawing. New insights on the use of drawing techniques in the corporate world and education. Instruction on self-expression through drawing. Ways to step beyond black-and-white drawing into colour. Detailed advice on applying the five basic skills of drawing to solve problems.

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60 of 60 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars nothing short of miraculous!, 3 Aug 2003
By E. A. N. Otway "nadine" (france) - See all my reviews
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Before I read this book the extent of my drawing prowess was badly drawn stick people. Within a couple of days, having learned to turn off my extremely dominant left brain, I was drawing unbelievably well. Through this book I have discovered that I too can draw, and it has given me a hobby which is not only enriching but life enhancing.
I cannot recommend this book too highly! If you buy it you really won't be disappointed.
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80 of 81 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellently written, you can draw within hours - seriously, 8 April 2002
By J. Farrow (England) - See all my reviews
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I bought this book in February 2002 and started applying the techniques on 6 Feb. At first I was sceptical, but after doing the exercises (upside-down drawing, negative space et cetera)I decided to do a drawing every day. Within three weeks I had copied exactly the picture of Stravinsky by Picasso, sketched hands which look real. The book is unbelievable, really. Betty Edwards unravels any mystique that you previously thought existed in art. It was so good I've bought one for a friend and will buy another in September for another friend's birthday. It is not about practise it is about connecting shapes. Read it and see!
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112 of 114 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing! I was astounded., 3 Jun 2002
I am a painter but my drawing is something else entirely. (I have managed with basic outlines and leaving out details) but draw as many other adults do like a child.

My friend lent the book to me because she knows I paint. Although it held no interest to me initially (because I can't draw) I thought I would read it.
Well I couldn't believe what I was drawing within minutes on the first day, and the second day was even better. I am on the third day now and although not the greatest artist I am certainly a hundred times better than before. I see things differently and in detail and I would now draw even the most complex item or scene with no worries.

The trick is not to learn how to draw with this book. The trick is to SEE by turning of the left side of your brain which usually tells you what you think you are seeing. This is easier than it sounds with some simple tricks to fool your brain into letting the right side do the work.
When you can SEE things you can DRAW them. So you don't need to learn to draw at all. You always could. Believe me and the book. You will definitely improve in hours and may find that you have a talent you didn't have before.

Highly recommended. I only wish I could show you my before and after drawings.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brillaiant
An invaluable tool for anyone who wishes to learn to draw. An interesting Psychophysical point also that negative space or void is necessary for form to exist.
Published 6 days ago by Richard M. H. Pollock

5.0 out of 5 stars For anyone who thinks they cannot draw

If your memories of art class at school are not comfortable ones, yet you really would like to be able to draw, this is the book for you. Read more
Published 1 month ago by R. Marshall

4.0 out of 5 stars great book
as already said this is a very good book which will suprise you of what you can do in a few hours, a little long winded in a places i felt but for the most part its very good read... Read more
Published 2 months ago by R. Nock

5.0 out of 5 stars The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Book
Excellent book, recommended to me by my Art course lecturer. My drawing has improved significantly and I'm only on Chapter 5 (the book contains 12 Chapters). Read more
Published 5 months ago by Cat Woman

5.0 out of 5 stars A Clear View
This is a brilliant and very informative book. Clearly written and illustrated in a way that invites you to work through the book and complete each of the exercises. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Stefan Dowsing

1.0 out of 5 stars Brain Myths
Just feel I should add that most of this left-brain/right-brain stuff is just myth, mostly from the 1800s. Read more
Published 13 months ago by pv

1.0 out of 5 stars Buy something better
I'm in total agreement with W.Morgan on this one. I can only assume that all the positive 5 star reviewers on this title must be freinds and family of the author. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Witchfinder General

5.0 out of 5 stars amazing
This book can teach anyone who is willing to go through the exercises to draw. It won't teach you to be an artist ie to come up with drawings out of your head but it will teach... Read more
Published 16 months ago by snugasabug

4.0 out of 5 stars Draw on the Right side
I bought this book as was advised to by my university tutor.

I did find some of the techniques useful and it does make you think differently when drawing. Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2008 by Mr. A. Cefferty

5.0 out of 5 stars You'll surprise yourself
I bought this book when I decided to start an art class. On the back cover and inside the book (pages 18 to 20) are before and after drawings by pupils on a 5 day course learning... Read more
Published on 2 July 2007 by Minnie Mouse

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