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Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain is the world's most widely used drawing instruction book. Whether you are a professional, a student, or enjoy art as a hobby, Betty Edwards' practical step-by-step guide will give you greater confidence in your ability, deepen your artistic perception and provide a new way to appreciate how you perceive the world around you. This paperback edition includes:
- Expert advice on what materials to use and how to record your progress
- Specific focus on perceiving edges, spaces and relationships within your drawings
- Problem-solving techniques and guidance on continued development of your skills
Blending artistic teaching with psychology, Betty Edwards offers a practical grounding in drawing technique with exercises designed to help you utilise the intuitive and creative right side of your brain, dramatically improving your ability to draw.

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Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
A Course in Enhancing Creativity and Artistic Confidence: The Definitive 4th Edition
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- English
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eBook - ePub
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
A Course in Enhancing Creativity and Artistic Confidence: The Definitive 4th Edition
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Topic
ArtSubtopic
Art TechniquesTable of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: Drawing and the Art of Bicycle Riding
- Chapter 2: First Steps in Drawing
- Chapter 3: Your Brain, the Right and Left of It
- Chapter 4: Crossing Over from Left to Right
- Chapter 5: Drawing on Your Childhood Artistry
- Chapter 6: Perceiving Edges
- Chapter 7: Perceiving Spaces
- Chapter 8: Perceiving Relationships
- Chapter 9: Drawing a Profile Portrait
- Chapter 10: Perceiving Lights, Shadows, and the Gestalt
- Chapter 11: Using Your New Perceptual Skills for Creative Problem Solving
- Chapter 12: Drawing on the Artist in You
- About the Author
- Glossary
- Bibliography
- Index
- Copyright
- Footnotes
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