Just like any other skill drawing can be learned in so many different ways and one good way is to read the Drawing from the right side of the brain book by Dr. Betty Edwards. It is based on the premise that the left and the right hemisphere of the brain process information in very different ways. The right side concept is repeated continually throughout the book which focuses extensively on the -how and why’ behind the mental process of drawing rather than simply showing the techniques. If you search the internet you will see that there are so many positive reviews about the book.
The book teaches that you can learn how to draw in various ways. It includes many exercise in which you will step-by-step learn how to draw. The many examples will help to ensure that the reader grasps the principles. Dr Edwards will take you to her unconventional approach to perspective drawing: you will find none of the constructed-line perspective exercises that most drawing books have: rather she explains the perception of perspective and approaches to drawing perspective from life. It also covers a chapter on portrait drawing, some of the common problems that occur in portrait drawing particularly the -flattened head’ error and explains techniques to help with the correct placement of the features. It also teaches the reader on how we perceive shadow shapes with reference to -right mode’ and -left mode’ of thinking on the chapter on light and shadow. A very useful page teaches about the use of hatching and crosshatching with examples from -old master’ drawings as well as student drawings.
If you really want to learn how to draw, one of the reasons why you should read Drawing on the Right Side is the large number of illustrations, including many by students. Images that are achievable rather than impressive can be very encouraging for the beginners. The many quotes from artists and writer that are scattered throughout the pages will surely help inspire the reader to learn more how to draw. There are also many Old Master works that are included offering exemplary demonstrations of key concepts. There are many classic exercises, and the concepts have been expanded upon and there are certainly books which take a more hands-on approach. If you enjoy words and learning about the processes of seeing and drawing, you will enjoy reading Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain and your drawing will surely improve.
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