Definitely more than just an instruction manual for drawing. It focuses more on developing the perceptive and mental abilities used by artists to draw what they see. Some books have exercises that improve your abilities by simple repetition and rote and while you certainly won't get any better at drawing (or any other activity) without tons of practice, the exercises in this book are more unique and heavily focused on teaching you how to see like an artist and how to transfer those abilities to paper. I feel like some of the conclusions the author makes about neuroscience and how it relates to drawing are a little dated and stretching, but the basic science is there. I recommend getting the exercise workbook that goes along with the title but there are plenty of actual exercises in the text alone. If you read this book, follow the instructions and do the exercises, unless you are already a Da Vinci, your drawing abilities WILL improve.Read full review
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Very simply, this is a book that anyone and everyone should purchase if they have any interest in learning to draw portraits. Ms. Edwards has proven that everyone possesses the ability to draw realistically. Pick up a copy of this book and look and the before and after drawings. If that doesn't convince you that you too have the untrained ability to create awesome drawings... Give Ms. Edwards' ideas a try. You will shortly realize the "truth" of her position as you work her fun-to-do exercises. Even it the assignments were not fun, the rapid progression of your drawing skills would make them well worthwhile. Obviously this book is not a artistic "magic bullet" but you will learn to draw with a realism that is almost photographic. Forget your preconceived notions about your drawing skill. I promise you a very happy surprise; you can draw. Please spare two seconds to click the YES link at the end of this page if you find this review interesting, useful, or informative. It makes all my effort feel worthwhile. But, if you don't find this review helpful please send me suggestions on how to make it better. Thank you.Read full review
This book teaches not only how to draw, but helps you discover the right side of your brain and how to change AT WILL, and therefore changes how you view everything around you. Your left brain is a "know-it-all" but doesn't really "see". The right brain is what you need to really discover what's there. This book will get you there. If you can, you should also get the workbook that goes along with it. But just this book will do!!!!
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i really liked this book about drawing. before i drew faces like cartoons and now i can copy pictures from books quite good. i am very proud of the drawings i do now and i owe it all to this book. im waiting till i master my skill to show of the drawings to friends and family. my favorite part of the book the part where it says to draw upside down pictures which has helped me the most(you'll get what im saying when you read the book) its really really worth buying for 10bucks- you can spend this on a meal, why not on something that you will enjoy. when you draw you dont have anything else on your mind and that is a great feeling. maybe they could improved the book with more pictures, but they have good enough pictures anyway.
You can really learn how to see better when drawing. This is updated version of book I had years ago. Just do the lessons and your drawing will improved. Thanks for quick shipping. Book is in very good condition.
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