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A revised edition of the classic bestselling how to draw book. A life-changing book, this fully revised and updated edition of Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain is destined to inspire generations of readers and artists to come.

Translated into more than seventeen languages, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain is the world's most widely used instructional drawing book. Whether you are drawing as a professional artist, as an artist in training, or as a hobby, this book will give you greater confidence in your ability and deepen your artistic perception, as well as foster a new appreciation of the world around you. This revised/updated fourth edition includes:

• a new introduction;
• crucial updates based on recent research on the brain's plasticity and the enormous value of learning new skills/ utilizing the right hemisphere of the brain;
• new focus on how the ability to draw on the strengths of the right hemisphere can serve as an antidote to the increasing left-brain emphasis in American life-the worship of all that is linear, analytic, digital, etc.;
• an informative section that addresses recent research linking early childhood "scribbling" to later language development and the importance of parental encouragement of this activity;
• and new reproductions of master drawings throughout

From the Publisher

Publisher ‏ : ‎ TarcherPerigee; 4th edition (April 26, 2012)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1585429201
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1585429202
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.33 x 0.76 x 8.94 inches
Reviewer: Sean Patrick Shetler
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain: The Definitive, 4th Edition" by Betty Edwards
Review: "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain: The Definitive, 4th Edition" by Betty Edwards is a groundbreaking guide that unlocks the secrets of artistic expression and creativity. With its innovative approach to drawing, this book has inspired countless aspiring artists to tap into their right-brain abilities and unleash their full creative potential.From the very beginning, Edwards captivates readers with her unique perspective on drawing as a learnable skill rather than an innate talent. She introduces the concept of the "right side" of the brain as the seat of creativity and visual perception, challenging readers to embrace a new way of seeing the world around them.One of the book's most compelling aspects is its practical approach to teaching drawing techniques. Edwards provides step-by-step exercises and hands-on activities designed to help readers develop their drawing skills incrementally. By breaking down complex concepts into manageable tasks, she empowers even the most novice artist to achieve remarkable results.Moreover, "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain" is not just a technical manual; it is also a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Edwards encourages readers to explore their own creativity and artistic vision, guiding them through exercises that stimulate imagination, intuition, and emotional expression.Furthermore, the 4th edition of the book features updated content and additional resources, including new insights into the neuroscience of creativity and expanded chapters on topics such as composition, color theory, and drawing from memory. These enhancements make the book an invaluable resource for both beginners and experienced artists alike.In conclusion, "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain: The Definitive, 4th Edition" is a must-have resource for anyone seeking to unlock their creative potential and master the art of drawing. With its practical exercises, insightful teachings, and inspiring philosophy, this book has earned its reputation as a classic guide to drawing and a timeless source of inspiration for artists of all levels.

Reviewer: Merrion S. Taylor
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great book for beginners.
Review: If you are interested in learning more about the art of drawing this book will be of great assistance to you. The way the author breaks down the lessons is great. It will give you an Insite to whatever you like to draw.

Reviewer: Sharoni
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Love this book
Review: This book is one of the best tutorial stule books out there. Great activities to try. I've learned alot from it. Highly recommend

Reviewer: Tekvah
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Possibly one of the best texts on drawing
Review: 50 years ago, this was my college text when I was an art major. I love art, but have no natural ability -- still, I became an art major to see if it was possible to learn to draw and paint without having inborn ability. All I can say is that this book, still around half a century since I used it, went a long way to helping me achieve my goal. Glad to see it's still in use. Buy it!

Reviewer: Patrick Perdu
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Nearly perfect - 4.99 stars, rounded down to make a point
Review: Don't get me wrong, I love this book. I nearly read it all in three sittings and I really love the approach.The very good:Excellent book for beginners, it will coach you to draw what you see, not what you think.Absolute must if you are interested in the dichotomy between left and right brain hemispheres and how they interact. The introduction captivated me, and further exercises are great experiments to experience the switching of processing between the two halves of your brain first hand. I knew about it but I didn't think it could be made so obvious.The only good:The author describes five skills that together compose drawing skills:- Perception of edges- Perception of spaces- Perception of relationships- Perception of lights and shadows- Perception of gestaltThe first four could be reduced to three in my view but I am willing to accept the four. If the first four were properly rendered, the fifth would derive naturally. Once a face is out of proportions, the correction of resemblance will require correcting the rendering of the first four. "Gestalt" here is not a skill, it is an effect.The not good:Very little that I find unacceptable, really. Mostly in the explanation of perspective.The explanation of point of view is perfect except it starts by "In a one point perspective drawing...".No. Every realistic drawing (the point of this book) has one point of view and only one, however many vanishing points there are. Yet this statement is still accurate, it just suggests that the definition does not apply to multiple points drawings. I was willing to overlook that one.Then on page 151 a drawing purporting to explain two points perspective using two cubes commits the sin the author has been warning us against since the beginning of the book: she draws what she thinks and not how it is. The drawing represents two cubes and two vanishing points for each - so far so good assuming that the cubes do not have parallel faces. The problem is that the two vanishing points of the farther cube are between the two vanishing points of the closer cube, which is not possible if these are indeed cubes as stated in the caption. If the cubes have parallel faces then their vanishing points are common; if not, they alternate on the horizon as both faces of the second cube turn in the same direction with regards to the first cube.(I attach a picture of the book and one of a quick drawing on my whiteboard - I don't pretend my drawing is perfect but it illustrates my qualms.)I can hear people calling me picky on this one and I certainly feel that way.One full star off just for that?Well, I am following an art class and some of my fellow students have a very hard time getting over this one.To compound the confusion, the drawing frame in the book picture shows another horizontal line without explanation, leading some to infer this is the "actual" horizon.(For the records I studied Math and then mechanical engineering before CAD systems were ubiquitous, which meant designing mechanical parts on paper with compass, tees and rulers, and I have been drawing for well over 40 years. I took this drawing class to qualify for painting next year.)Finally the author does not mention that vanishing points do not have to be on the horizon, as if all groups of parallel lines in the 3D world had to be either horizontal (vanishing points on the horizon) or vertical (represented as parallel lines in most usual drawings). Three points perspective is barely mentioned about tall buildings drawn from street level and to state it is very rare in drawing.All in all this remains an *EXCELLENT BOOK*, clearly the best I have seen about teaching realistic drawing so far.Best for- People who want to learn to draw realistically- People interested in the brain processes involved in drawing and in particular the processing differences of the two brain hemispheres.The only caveat is about perspective.Too bad.

Reviewer: David
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Must say I am very satisfied with the quality of this particular book: it has hard cover, white paper with good print, text well arranged with a space for notes. At this price range, I find it's good value for the money. Now I am only at the beginning of reading part,so can't leave feedback about content so far. Some review mentioned that the cover is plain black and that was a deal breaker for those customers- it's not a problem for me as I have adjusted addition to the cover and now I can keep it on or move away. Thanks Amazon for quick, convenient delivery and good service🙏

Reviewer: Nishant Sharma
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: I read this book during my summer vacations (I am a school teacher). I used to read 4-5 pages everyday and do every exercise as mentioned. I was amazed at the speed of my progress. This book starts with teaching us the importance of drawing. It tells us how drawing- till the 19th century- was considered an utmost important part of education. Then it tells us about left brain and right brain. And then begins the basic components of drawins- perspective, values, proportion etc. Overall, I am truly happy with this book. I still do the exercises mentioned here.

Reviewer: Leser
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Das Buch gibt es hier bei Amazon öfter einmal reduziert und es ist wirklich ein tolles Buch zum Thema. Dabei ist der Ansatz, die rechte Gehirnhälfte zu aktivieren, um intuitiver und kreativer zu zeichnen. Ich habe den Eindruck, dass das funktioniert. Es gibt im Buch sehr viele praktische Übungen, die das Sehen und Zeichnen verbessern und auch Fortgeschrittene können diesen einiges abgewinnen. Das Buch für unter 5 Euro zu kaufen sehe ich als wahres Schnäppchen, da man an den Übungen sicher ein Jahr lang arbeiten kann und in der Zeit kein anderes Buch zum Zeichnen braucht.

Reviewer: Christiane MR
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: J’apprends le dessin et je trouve cet ouvrage fort utile pour progresser.

Reviewer: Re
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Lectura interesante sobre la relación del dibujo y desarrollo mental