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Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
Book • 1979
This book, written by Betty Edwards, is a classic in the field of art instruction.
It teaches readers how to draw by shifting their focus from symbolic thinking to visual perception.
Edwards argues that anyone can learn to draw by accessing the creative potential of the right hemisphere of the brain.
The book includes various exercises such as contour drawings, negative space, sighting, portrait drawings, and working with colors, light, and shadow.
It also features techniques like upside-down drawing to help learners overcome the interference of verbal thinking and engage more fully with the visual aspects of drawing.
The book is highly recommended for beginners and has been praised for its ability to transform one's approach to drawing and artistic expression.
It teaches readers how to draw by shifting their focus from symbolic thinking to visual perception.
Edwards argues that anyone can learn to draw by accessing the creative potential of the right hemisphere of the brain.
The book includes various exercises such as contour drawings, negative space, sighting, portrait drawings, and working with colors, light, and shadow.
It also features techniques like upside-down drawing to help learners overcome the interference of verbal thinking and engage more fully with the visual aspects of drawing.
The book is highly recommended for beginners and has been praised for its ability to transform one's approach to drawing and artistic expression.
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Mentioned in 11 episodes
Martha Beck mentions it as a resource used when she was a teaching fellow in the art department at Harvard to help students activate their right hemispheres.
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Real Solutions for Everyday Anxiety & The Evolution of Talking Computers
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Russell Kennedy , as the book from which Martha Beck shared a personal experience of how art helped her overcome anxiety.
Russell Kennedy , as the book from which Martha Beck shared a personal experience of how art helped her overcome anxiety.
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110. The Power of Curiosity in Overcoming Anxiety with Dr. Martha Beck
