Betty Edwards
Betty Edwards is an influential American art teacher and author, best known for her groundbreaking book "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain." With a background in art education, she has focused on enhancing creative skills through cognitive science. Edwards' innovative teaching methods have empowered countless individuals to unlock their artistic potential, combining art and psychology to promote visual thinking and creativity. Her work remains a staple in art education worldwide.
Book summaries for books written by Betty Edwards
Quotes
Drawing is not really very difficult. Seeing is the problem, or, to be more specific, shifting to a particular way of seeing.
The skills of drawing are not drawing skills, but seeing skills.
The artist’s task is to see clearly.
The most valuable insight in drawing is that the artist sees differently from the way non-artists see.
The left hemisphere is adept at logic, language, and analytical thinking.
Learning to draw is really a matter of learning to see.
Perception is the key to unlocking the power of drawing.
When you draw, you are engaging the right hemisphere of the brain.
Drawing accurately requires a shift in perception.
The essence of drawing is the process of seeing.
To see in the artist’s way, you must learn to perceive in a whole new way.
Drawing is a skill that can be learned by anyone.