Betty Edwards and Jeremy P. Tarcher - The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain

pros: realize more about your selfbasic drawing principlesgood prep for actual drawing class

cons: boring and lengthy at pointsinstructions unclearpointless information

Not exactly drawing the Right Way

The mere title of this book roots its interest in the scientifically minded, and like wise, those of... See Full Review

pros: This book will help you understand "seeing" what you want to draw

cons: none

you can draw

this book was incredibly helpful, I also got the workbook that went with it and i must say, my drawi... See Full Review

pros: Actually helps ANYONE learn or improve their drawing skills. Fun exercises.

cons: Some supplies required to complete exercises are more difficult to obtain/set up.

Yep. Anyone can learn. VERY interesting.

I purchased this book based on the write-ups and reviews at Amazon. At the time I was trying to draw... See Full Review

pros: Teaches basic principles of drawing, anyone can easily follow

cons: requires some materials and studying

The Best Book Ever. Period.

Hello there! This is "The New" Drawing on the right side of the brain review,as they say it is a... See Full Review

pros: easy to read, fun, educational, and enlightening

cons: few difficult concepts

Left side says what?

Before reading this book, i thought that anyone that could draw was born with that talent and that i... See Full Review

pros: Aimed at non-artists, clearly explained concepts, presents drawing in a new way

cons: A little repetitive

Great book for non-artists

I am not an artist, and would not normally presume to comment on an art instruction book. However, m... See Full Review

pros: Has interesting concepts that will help you draw.

cons: Is a shadow of its former self and is ruined by self-congratulation.

How the Mighty Have Fallen

One day last year, I visited the huge Barnes and Nobles store out on 18th street in Manhattan. By ac... See Full Review

pros: Can turn anyone into an artist.

cons: Have to buy a few extra supplies.

Anyone can draw with this book.

You can draw as well as many of your favorite artists. You think, "But my drawing is childlike... See Full Review

pros: Can be read as an art instruction book or a scientific examination of the artistic mind.

cons: Some instruction aids can be complicated to make.

Twenty years later, the journey begins again

As in the first 2 editions of "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain", Dr. Betty Edwards... See Full Review