Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Betty Edwards Art Instruction
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What is the Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Betty Edwards Art Instruction?
Betty Edwards groundbreaking art instruction book teaches beginners how to truly see the world as an artist by switching from the verbal left brain to the visual right brain. The structured exercises take absolute beginners from stick figures to realistic portrait drawings in a matter of weeks. Over four decades in print with millions of copies sold, it remains the gold standard for adult drawing instruction.
What are the pros?
- Proven method used by millions of students
- Takes total beginners to realistic drawing
- Engaging neuroscience-based approach
What are the cons?
- Exercises require significant time commitment
- Portrait-focused approach may not suit all art interests