Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain

A Course in Enhancing Creativity and Artistic Confidence: The Definitive 4th Edition

By: Betty Edwards

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Paperback | 17 March 2026 | Edition Number 4

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320 Pages

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22.4 x 18.4 x 1.7

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A new paperback edition of the multimillion-bestselling classic drawing guide

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'You will quickly amaze and delight yourself' India Knight, Sunday Times

Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain is the world's most widely used drawing instruction book. Whether you are a professional, a student, or enjoy art as a hobby, Betty Edwards' practical step-by-step guide will give you greater confidence in your ability, deepen your artistic perception and provide a new way to appreciate how you perceive the world around you. This paperback edition includes:

- Expert advice on what materials to use and how to record your progress

- Specific focus on perceiving edges, spaces and relationships within your drawings

- Problem-solving techniques and guidance on continued development of your skills

Blending artistic teaching with psychology, Betty Edwards offers a practical grounding in drawing technique with exercises designed to help you utilise the intuitive and creative right side of your brain, dramatically improving your ability to draw.

About the Author

Betty Edwards is an American art teacher, lecturer and author of Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, the preeminent book on its subject. Now retired from her position as Professor Emeritus of Art at California State University in Long Beach, she continues to write, consult and participate in Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain workshops. She lives in California.

Industry Reviews

'Think you can't draw? You absolutely can. Buy a copy of Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards (in print since 1979 for good reason) and read it properly - no skipping straight to the exercises - before sitting down with paper and pencil and following instructions. You will quickly amaze and delight yourself. Hands down the best and most life-enhancing thing I've done in lockdown' - India Knight, Sunday Times
'Clear, intelligent . . . practical and sensible . . . It is an essential beginning' - The Artist
'It remains the preeminent book on the subject of drawing for beginners' - Psychology Today
'Marries neuroscience and art' - New York Times

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