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OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE '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 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 the way you
perceive the world around you. This groundbreaking guide includes:
- Expert advice on 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.
This book shows how even those without much previous experience can
easily have a go at drawing over 50 different cars, lorries, sports
cars, all-terrain vehicles and vintage cars. All you need is paper
and a pencil. As you follow the step-by-step instructions to
reproduce the examples on your own paper, you will soon see how
much your drawing skills are improving. Once you reach the final
stage you can refine your drawing with highlights and shading, and
add details of the surroundings to bring your drawing to life. For
those who aspire to larger formats, realistic finishing touches
such as tyre profiles, wheel rims and headlamps will help you
perfect your masterpiece.
How do you find time in your busy day to get creative? Why, with
15-minute Art Painting, of course! Explore the pure joy of paint
with fifty 15-minute projects inspired by nature. From leaves and
houseplants to flowers and fungi, 15-minute Art Painting encourages
you to explore painting in a relaxing, free and fun way. Each
project can be completed in no more than six steps and will include
practice pages, colour swatches and helpful hints to make light
work of the artwork. Although Hannah will provide a brief
introduction on how to sketch out your paintings, the book will
also contain traceable templates, so you can fully focus on the
process and pure joy of painting.
In 365 Days of Feel-good Art, Lorna Scobie explores art-based tasks
which will help to boost your overall confidence, wellbeing and
happiness. Full of tips that will encourage you to nurture your
creativity, 365 Days of Feel-good Art teaches readers of all
artistic levels how to tackle creative tasks, even if they are
unsure of where to start. With breakout 'Expand' exercises, readers
will be able to immerse themselves in more involved activities such
as making cards for loved ones, or keeping a gratitude diary. And
for those looking for a swift creative challenge there will be
quick-hit happiness activities throughout the book that can be
slotted into any busy day. Journal pages encourage readers to
record their thoughts and reflect on their creative journey,
wherever they may be on it. The accessible format of the book
allows readers to work their way through the activities in any
order that they would like, making it perfect for anyone who is
looking for creative inspiration that isn't too involved and
doesn't require any specialist equipment.
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