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Jul 9, 2023

"Drawing enables you to see in that special, epiphanous way that artists see, no matter what style you use to express your special insight. Your goal in drawing should be to encounter the reality of experience...to see ever more clearly, ever more deeply." --Betty Edwards

Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain

"In fact, human beings do not see very well. The brain itself makes assumptions about what it is seeing, and can actually can change perceptions to fit its assumptions. You may be familiar with the so-called constancies, perceptual constancy, form constancy, and concept constancy. This means that the brain, which is always looking for easy ways to do things, makes quick assumptions about perceptions based on its previous knowledge. And often these assumptions are wrong. Learning to draw can help to make one's perceptions fit more closely with reality. First of all, drawing teaches accurate perception--how to see what is really out there. Second, perceptual skills learned through drawing can transfer usefully to other fields..." More in this fascinating interview with Betty Edwards, author of, the best-selling book, "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain." First published in 1979, it has inspired millions of people around the world to hone their perception, and discover their inner artist.