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Summary: Book is so-so
Review: This book has some good information regarding different styles and techniques for drawing. The author is a little self absorbed throughout the book, and talks about herself and a class she teaches at a college. It goes fairly in depth on the thought process and workings of the brain.
There are sections on drawing different emotions, once again using herself and her students as examples. I wouldn't really suggest that anyone buy or check out this book in a library unless there was absolutely nothing else that related to what they were looking for...that's why I got this book.
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Summary: Hybridized thinking mathematical-creativity
Review: This book is an ABSOLUTE MUST for anyone. I am primarly interested in engineering and mathematics, but I also am "hybridizeing" my modes of thought, to "analytically creative", and "creatively analytical".This book has helped me, as has its sequel "Drawing on the Artist Within" to think creatively. I would recomend this to anyone, weather an artistic mathematician, or a matheamatical artist.
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Summary: A waste of time if you're an artist
Review: This book is more for corporate executive types who think 'being creative' is doodling on a notepad for 5 minutes. *Those* dudes need to explore their inner artist a little more, for sure. If you're in a creative block, or wanting to learn how to draw, there are much better resources out there to help you out. You really don't need this book, as it will be a waste of time and keep you from actually making art! Also, regarding the author: Betty Edwards seems to have over-analyzed the right-brain/left-brain system - something the left-brain would be in control of, according to her teachings. She was defeating her purpose by writing a book about the method, since people must experience, firsthand, the ecstasy of hitting 'the zone' when making something. Analyzing it and taking credit for such a natural gift from God is, to me, ridiculous.
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Summary: A waste of time if you're an artist
Review: This book is more for corporate executive types who think 'being creative' is doodling on a notepad for 5 minutes. *Those* dudes need to explore their inner artist a little more, for sure. If you're in a creative block, or wanting to learn how to draw, there are much better resources out there to help you out. You really don't need this book, as it will be a waste of time and keep you from actually making art! Also, regarding the author: Betty Edwards seems to have over-analyzed the right-brain/left-brain system - something the left-brain would be in control of, according to her teachings. She was defeating her purpose by writing a book about the method, since people must experience, firsthand, the ecstasy of hitting 'the zone' when making something. Analyzing it and taking credit for such a natural gift from God is, to me, ridiculous.
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Summary: It's worth buying for the part on analog drawing
Review: This book is not a substitute for Betty Edwards' basic book on drawing, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. This book is about the creative process. So it applies to more than drawing or even visual art.
For me, the part on analog drawing opened up a whole new way to develop my work. I've used it in dream interpretation and personal growth as well as for my artwork. As an artist-blacksmith, analog drawing with sumi brush and India ink has enabled me to express very specific feelings and states of being with bars of iron.
You may find parts of the book unnecessarily complicated. I don't use everything in the book. But it's worth buying for the chapter on analog drawing. If you've ever had any doubts about your ability to express yourself in art, this book can dispel them completely.
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Summary: Even better than "Drawing on the right side of the brain"
Review: This book is the sequel to Betty Edwards brilliant "Drawing on the right side of the brain", but it does contain most of the material in the other title (except for the section on colour) and adds to it a lot of material on creativity and problem solving through drawing. Mrs Edwards method is incredible (I am the one who reviewed the other book as "Took me from stick men to portraits in three days"). If this book included the color section as well it would be perfect.
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Summary: I loved this book, thank you Betty.
Review: This book took me from an average artist to an excellent artist. I can now draw portraits like a DaVinci. I now have a portfolio that I'm proud of. It taught me how to look with an "eye" of an artist, and I would recomend it to anyone who wishes to improve their ability to draw. There are lessons that teach you how to experss your feeling in your art, no matter what the medium.
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Summary: BRILLIANT
Review: This is a book that will change your life. The brilliant Betty Edwards has given us a way to access that creativity that is within each of us. This book, in tandem with her groundbreaking "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain," are perhaps two of the most influential books of their time.
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Summary: Would you like to sketch like Picasso? And upside down?
Review: This is more than a book about drawing. It is a book about the creative process and techniques to tap into one's creative source. They work, and Dr. Edwards gives ample examples and exercises to get her points across. For me, it has been a breakthrough book.
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