Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Workbook

Now, in an essential companion to her bestselling classic, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, Betty Edwards offers readers the key to mastering this art form: guided practice in their newfound creative abilities. Here are forty new exercises that cover each of the five basic skills of drawing. The exercises are divided into the five basic skills of drawing, including “Perception of Edges,” “Perception of Spaces,” “Perception of Relationships,” “Perception of Light and Shadows” and “Perception of the Gestalt.” Each exercise includes a short section at the beginning which explains the purpose for the exercise, a list of materials needed, step-by-step instructions, helpful illustrations, and examples. Each practice session includes a brief explanation and instructional drawings, suggestions for materials, sample drawings, and blank pages for the reader's own drawings. Also provided in this spiral-bound workbook is a pullout viewfinder, a crucial tool for effective practice. Recommended Grades 9+