SpeakerSeries | Betty Edwards: Learning to Draw for Thinking's Sake
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- Betty Edwards received her PhD in Art, Education, and Psychology from UCLA. Her dissertation laid the foundations for her bestselling book, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain (Penguin Putnam, 1979), which aims to teach drawing by tapping into and training right-brain perceptual skills.
Her most recent work, Drawing on the Dominant Eye (Penguin Random House, 2020), explores the connections between the dominant eye and the brain in art and perception.
So glad this found me. Started drawing on the right side at age 14 and it totally saved my sanity. Ironically, my art teacher, Nancy Herbert, was using Nicolaides' The Natural Way to Draw, which Edwards mentions as a source of inspiration ONE YEAR BEFORE Drawing on the Right Side was published!!! Ms. Herbert knew that she was onto something but never had the time to turn her notes into a coherent text. So I'm 68 now and I can confirm that drawing is like speaking: even if you have no ambition to become an orator, you would feel handicapped without it.
You are all so lucky to have had this time with Betty Edwards and I am insanely jealous. I am a drawing Instructor at a community college in New Hampshire and I would give my left brain for such an amazing opportunity to hear and speak with her.
I’m 70 and had no drawing or art teaching as a young boy other than here is some paper and a crayon. So unsurprisingly, as Betty said, I just gave up, then told in secondary school that I had no skill. I do like art in galleries etc but never took it up again as I can’t draw. However, in Jan I said I don’t care I’m going to paint thing anyway, so took up watercolour. But I am only badly copying someone else’s drawings. I ordered Betty’s book from Amazon and it arrived a few days ago. The workbook is yet to arrive from America. Her book on colour arrived yesterday and now this Video has appeared on my TH-cam feed today. From what I have read and hearted today, I am in full agreement with Betty. I hope oldies like me can benefit from your teaching Betty. I’ll read though the book fully and then a second time working through the workbook too. Now where’s my pencil…..
I did some finger doodling as art therapy to sooth my PTSD and drew automatically sideways like no one else ever has been known to do. I let myself just do why I thought was abstract non representational shapes and intersecting lines, but it was actually a profound illusion being drawn sideways. I suggest mindless abstract art of any medium to everyone.
Me too.. 69 and just retired…is it possible to learn? Beginning book now. How is it going for you?
When I retired 20 yrs ago, I knew I needed a new hobby. I woke up one day and decided I wanted to draw, got Betty's book at the library and went through it several times, renewing at library every 2 weeks. I loved it,,it's been so helpful, I'm learning water color now and enjoy all art so much, because I've been able to learn, enjoy and appreciate all art so much more. If you are new,,,don't quit,,just enjoy process,,the results will come! ❤😊
Good job.
Betty is a golden treasure ❤️
Oh Betty, thank you for your Drawing On the Right Side of the Brain. It was the textbook for one of my early drawing classes. I learned how to see! I tell people that say they can't draw that it's a skill that can be learned just like math. I went to Venice HS. I think that the arts generally are not valued.
Fortunate that I found this video with author of one of my favorite books. Reviewed your videos and new subscriber here.
Betty! Abraços do Brasil! Te amo!
¡Hola Darius y compañeros! Les envío un saludo desde Costa Rica. Les quiero contar a ustedes y a la profesora Edwars (quiero pedirle que le haga llegar este comentario a ella). Mi mamá de 95 años padece de un temblor corporal total en forma intermitente debido a la angustia, según el diagnóstico médico, luego de ver varios videos y la traducción del libro de la profesora puse a mi mamá a hacer garabatos con la mano izquierda en una crisis y mientras ella garabateaba su cuerpo se calmó. Otro día al iniciar la crisis la puse a garabatear y no llegó al punto máximo llorar, dolor de cabeza y espalda. Además pudo dormir la noche muy bien. Un fuerte abrazo para la profesora Edwars desde 🇨🇷
Everyone should always learn to draw from upside down photos to begin with.
this woman basically ruined my life it's a miracle I was able to figure out how to draw after that stupid book seem to imply some kind of trance was From one faces to another when it's really just pure knowledge you learn about things and you have knowledge of it and you draw on it and I will prove it I'm a machine God now I could've been just a happy doodler but this woman has to have some hacker rear now I have to be a god
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I'm now a professional illustrator thanks to her book getting me started a decade ago this year. I genuinely owe her so much not just professionally but for giving me structure and direction when my life had little and I felt lost ❣️
I so enjoyed this. I feel like I’ve had a Masterclass in drawing. Took up drawing in March of this year (I’m 58j and it has added so much to my life.
I recommend doing the exercises in her book. They’re brilliant!
Took it up this yr too, and 58. Love it
Took up drawing in early 2020 during Covid isolation. I’m 68. This video was fabulous, and I’ve ordered her book.
@@cathykodra3169 What a lovely positive, intelligent and creative way to spend isolation time. I did the same with a design course. - Best time ever. Time well spent and you’ve learnt new skills you’ll never forget.
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A remarkable lady! Very interesting to see and hear the woman behind the book! Thank you!
I agree. I was so excited to see this video! I learnt her method back in the 80s, but have never seen any video of her til tonight. What a treasure she is. She’s so tuned in, and interested. What a woman!
I admire Betty Edwards for her passion that the use of the right brain can be taught and should be taught starting at a g age. I taught art at high school level and used her approach to teaching art, I want to think that learning to access the right brain influences our thinking process. I love this woman
Practical Course in Memory Drawing by: E G Lutz, 1930.
Memory Drawing Perceptual Training and Recall by: Darren R. Rousar, 2013
Mind and Memory Training by: Ernest E. Wood, 1937
The Training of Memory in Art and The Education of the Artist by: Le Coq de Boisboudran, 1911
A lot of these older texts are before copyright laws and can be found online for free.
I loved Betty Edwards books and reading them and working through the exercises changed my life. When I learned to see, it gave me the permission to think outside the box. It caused me to persue art and change my course in life. Thank you Betty.
Betty Edwards still going strong for her age. Wishing her good health and life. I've learned to draw following her book more than 15 years ago!
Great interview. I have become a fan of her book after diving into it, and I use her approach in my free hand drawing classes as well as in my own practice when I sketch and illustrate. Getting to know her story better in this video has just made me a bigger fan.
Seems as though drawing (or other art forms) can serve as a gateway to access the higher functions of the right brain... Or any name we care to give that realm in which brilliance (light!) Awaits us.
Great book. If you want to learn how to draw, this is the one book to get first. Although I think the instructions for how to do blind contour are better in "The Natural Way to Draw" by Kimon Nicolaides.
I love Betty Edwards! Her book is one I never lend out, it’s so precious to me. All my life I believed I was not artistic- couldn’t draw. Worked my way through her book then got accepted on an art foundation course. All we need sometimes to to be helped to find another route to achieving a goal. Fantastic lady, thank you for changing the way I see my own talents.
This was such an enlightening interview with Betty Edwards. What a lovely and insightful woman! I have been a reading teacher for over 35 years and always believed that art/drawing and creativity were connected with reading, in order for students to fully comprehend and tap into the deeper elements within a story. I am so grateful that Betty helps validate the importance of drawing and activating the right brain. Truly, reading and drawing ARE twins! Thank you so much. :)
I used Betty Edwards’ books as an art teacher. Kids initially were not very motivated, actually were sceptical that they would ever be able to draw anything. I was surprised, as were they, how quickly and successfully they were able to make pictures that pleased them and were appreciated by others. The method avoided the emotional blockages to drawing and so the kids used the ability they had, seeing and judging, and they were successful. Great time.
Your students were very lucky to have had that experience.
I did too! I liked starting them off with the drawing upside down, it even fascinated the teenagers. Wonderful memory.
I Surely hope she sees this note. She Is A trailblazer…as a Art teacher for many years..I just knew this information was key. I used her upside down drawing technique many many times And Always had students who said they couldn’t draw…sparkle..when they finished! They did so they were sure they couldn’t do…and that was Such a joy and inspiration to me! Every thing she says here about education the way it is and the way children learn…IS more relevant than ever!!! Eternally grateful to you Ms. Edwards 🫶
Thank you , enjoyed this video. Interesting topic. I thought I was the only person to trick my brain so I could make myself get into a task. I hope that makes sense. I am much more comfortable in the right brain hemisphere. 😂
Many years ago I did the first exercise in her book and it instantly changed my drawing for the better, and how I look at things in the world. Love, this interview/class so much!! Thank you :)
I believe that drawing is a response, an investigation, a need to understand and make sense, not the application of a set of basic skills. It is not like reading. We also need to untangle drawing from art. It isn't art. Whilst ever we judge the outcome of drawing as art it will always result in children being told they can't draw. Drawing may well lead a child to become an artist but that should never be the goal. The value of drawing and in fact all creative activities to human development is invaluable and beyond the comprehension of the academic world.
Would you be more agreeable to equating drawing to writing? Writing is not necessarily artful but the tool of writing can be used artistically.
@@intuitknit why the need to equate? It's different, which is how it should be.
I stop because I was stucked...I had no guideline and I was frustred with the amont of time I was drawing but without seeing any consistency in my skills.
This book changed my life
I love Betty Edward's! ❤ This was a very informative video. She really is a very interesting lady. I learned a lot from this video and I especially loved the Q& A. Thanks for having her today. 🙂
This woman is an absolute godsend! Thank you for sharing!
Great listen! Love this discussion and delving into depth on drawing, learning and thinking. Thank you.
I admire her mind. She's older than my grandma and you can talk to her still with her right mind. Unlike my grandma, who has memory problem. She forgets every detail of present happenings every minute.😲
Betty Edwards you are AWESOME!!! Your perspective is refreshing. Thank you for all your dedication.
Fascinating. Can people learn to draw cartoon characters, objects, etc. from their imagination or is that a different skill/talent? This is more about drawing what you see like a face or piece of fruit?
I know that this is a comment page, but I wonder if there a way to contact Betty, perhaps through her publisher? I am a retired art teacher and have several questions about the ideas she discusses here. The idea of the right brain's more holistic perception is so valuable and applies to changes we could make in our approach to global affairs, the criminal justice system, race relations, etc. I would love to be able to ask her directly. Thanks very much.
Ho imparato a disegnare a 72 anni durante la pandemia leggendo il libro " Disegnare con la parte destra del cervello" ringrazio Betty Eduwars sono riuscita a disegnare la natura morta di "Caravaggio" ed è riuscita benissimo. Ho consigliato questo libro agli amici e a qualche insegnante. Lunga vita Betty.
As a former teacher I have thought that for the last 30+ years education has focused on concrete methodologies of instruction and completely ignored abstract methods completely.
What a wonderful treasure Betty is. I am so inspired. One of the best algorithm catches. Finally I can say bless you, to You Tube!!!
Betty is truly amazing. May I comment on Viola's question at 43:00.
Could it be that as with the Romans reinventing, reinstalling the new order by appropriating the ways/skin of others/ the Spartans blood thirsty culture and then the passive nonconforming Christian as a way to overcome others peoples they could not defeat in open battle, as in the Celtic tribes and acquire their Celtic skills in artistry, and once overcame through spiritual practice by the Roman, art would only be allowed for the propagandizing and glorification of the state elite and military and not for personal expression , cultural record; development or nostalgia, art along with indigenous language would be considered crime against the state and punishable by death. It's no wonder parents in the modern west are historically reluctant to encourage/allow their children or themselves to play freely with art.
Love this, what Mrs. Betty is saying. I have children teaches how to draw and I have enjoyed it. See how they struggled at the start and the problems they saw. After a while the problems were gone and they love to do the assignments and I have loved it too. I didn’t get any salary I did it because I wanted to learn how to do this with children. There was and is no money for an art teacher on the elementary school. The best time ever.
I cannot believe that this has not changed the way we educate! Betty Edwards exceptional!!!!
Can’t understand what people are saying, the audio and video are not good
Try turning on the closed captions to understand what they are saying.
One of the best books I ever worked with... Drawing on the right side of the brain
Yes the teachers don’t know how to draw so they are not going to teach it..
Thank you group and MS Edwards!
Drawing is easy to listen to from this woman.
This is considered illegal and insane in Canada
This is excellent!
Love her book
Loved your book...read it in middle school...and later...my middle school teacher Ms. Clausen taught us your Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain book...I have lived an enriched life because of art...went to college for art...I am 43 now...I love your ideas on learning. Thanks so much!
love this I have always loved art and have done it all my life and as the years have gone by my skills have improved , by tapping into the right side of the brain and connecting with in in a spiritual sense connecting with the universe and higher self. That being said I have been able to learn and do different things in my artwork that I have never been taught as i did not have the opportunity to go to school for art I have not had any training . I so wish there would be more training in school for this . I also find for me any ways going with in and connecting spiritually Thank you Betty I have your book I purchased it and am enjoying going through it. Betty is so right on wow what an amazing lady Thank you again.th
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What a wonderful Masterclass! Thanks so much to all of you, specially to Professor Betty Edwards whose teaching methodology I know since the early 80’s when I took my first classes on Drawing with the right side of the brain. Such an amazing book. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🌷🌷🦋🐝🪁🌷🎨