I created a "Before and After" video of the paintings based on your comments. You can watch it here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/jKZ_rMaDqaavcbg.html&ab_channel=IanRoberts

@sandyedwards2681

10 ай бұрын

Ian so glad to see your channel taking off! Congrats on your book and all you’re doing to increase art in the world.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Sandy. I am glad so many people like my videos. Thanks for the kind comment. @@sandyedwards2681

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

10 ай бұрын

thanks so much for the kind comment Sandy. Best wishes.@@sandyedwards2681

You should switch between before and after a few times after the exposition; this would allow the viewer to more readily see the effects of your changes.

@roccoliuzzi8394

11 ай бұрын

Or show the images side by side. This is very subtle but I can see it has great affect. Thanks.

@michaelavolio

11 ай бұрын

​@@roccoliuzzi8394Yes, side-by-side comparisons are extremely useful.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Next time I will. Side by side they are a bit small but back and forth would be helpful. Thanks. All the best.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Side by side they were a bit small, but back and forth a couple of times would have been a good idea. Next time. All the best.

@elenareid266

10 ай бұрын

I did it to scroling back to compare. I find this video very helpfull. Thank you for showing this type of small tricks, that have a big impact.

It's fascinating how impactful those few strokes can be, after painting dozens and dozens of them. The illusion of painting is mind blowing. It seems that your previous video on transitional colors, goes hand and hand with this one. Thank you for yet another insightful lesson, Ian.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Thank you Dennis. Yes, my videos all relate. Glad you are finding they can help you as a group. All the best.

This is a great example of when you know something is "off" about your painting - it just needs tweaked! Your changes are so subtle that I almost need to see the before and after side by side.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

You were not alone in that. Side by side made them a bit small, but if I do that again I'll show before and after a couple of times so it is clearer. Thanks and all the best.

@josephinejamison8180

10 ай бұрын

Enjoyed your video, very helpful

Wow! A masterclass in 10 minutes! Amazing! I need to watch this one several more times to absorb all the nuances - thanks so much Ian!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Rebecca. Thank you so much

Well…what can I say! That was so incredibly insightful and helpful. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos and sharing them with the world.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for watching

Great tips that would go unnoticed had you not brought to our attentions!! Looking forward to next month.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Marianne. Glad you enjoyed it

This is one of the most helpful landscaping tip videos I’ve ever seen in my long life. It’s one thing to give students a list of rules, and quite another to demonstrate the rules right before their eyes. Bravo!!

Consistently impressed with the higher level education you provide here for free Ian, thank you so much for your generosity! Your videos always make me feel like I've snuck into a college painting class!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

That is kind of you to say Christiana. Thanks so much.

This is super helpful. Thank you! I found myself going back & forth several times between the images, so I took several screenshots & compared them side-by-side & that helped my brain to absorb the differences. Others may find that useful also. Perhaps you might consider setting the images side-by-side after you discuss them. Love your videos!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Hi Krista, that was a common comment. I figured it was video. You could rewind it. But I think it would have been better to have them side by side. If I do it again.... All the best.

This completely changed my understanding of the next thing I'm painting. Really opened my eyes, thank you!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Excellent. I am so glad it is changing how you see things. All the best.

Excellent. I agree with previous comment that more back and forth on changes would be helpful.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

If I do it again I'll do that. I think it would help. Thanks and all the best.

Very good lesson! I have your Mastering Composition book and love it. I consider myself a professional (with some awards in juried shows and gallery representation) and I find your lessons beneficial to me! Many thanks!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

That makes me happy to hear. Thank you very much. All the best.

I think I can use this lesson in my digital art!! Thank you Sir Ian!! :DD

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Absolutely. This can be used in digital art, or any medium. All the best.

I have both books and they changed my whole approach to art. Didn't think Creative Authenticity would have as significant an effect as it did but I think I got more insight from it that Mastering Composition . I highly recommend both.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for letting me know Heather. All the best.

I audibly went "HOLY SH*T" at the sixth example. Such a strong shift with such few changes, it's actual magic!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

10 ай бұрын

Thank you. I am delighted that you saw what I meant. How small changes can yield such big results.

Noted Ian 🫡👍 soft edges, cooler and blueish in the background. Happy Summer to you too ❤

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. Happy summer!

Excellent demonstration. I could easily see what you meant. Who knew that could make so much difference? Thanks, Ian.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Glad it helped Martha. Small changes can make a big difference

Small changes…huge differences! Fascinating!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Small changes, big results. Thank you for watching and glad you liked it

This was another great lesson from Ian. I pulled some older small pastel works from the cupboard . Thought they would be in the box till I am dead. I applied the techniques as shown in Video. Voila yes the small changes do make a difference I am now in the process of framing them with some store bought frames _____this is becoming. a bit of a nightmare 😂. Pastels seem to come alive once they are behind glass . Now they will more than likely sit in a box framed. Thank you Ian. I am now relating differently to fore ground and background as well as paying attention to soft and hard edges. Cheers Miriam. Sustralia

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Hi Miriam, Gotta get you and outlet for all those framed paintings now. Glad you found the video helpful. All the best to you.

fantastic! I so much miss seeing you every Tuesday, but deeply appreciate the once a month gems. Thank you for your generosity and for sharing your expertise with all of us.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

You're very welcome Molly. I appreciate your kind words.

Thank you for the several lessons on painting depth into paintings. I will keep your tips in mind as I paint.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

10 ай бұрын

You are so welcome. Thank you for watching

Well, now I see what’s holding me in the foreground of the painting currently on my easel as I’ve already blurred and blued the distant mountains but there is little differentiation between anything in the middle ground and the foreground BECAUSE the edges of receding ridge lines are too distinct and in one area, the value is too dark. I also need to darken my immediate foreground because a strip of it is very light. I stood at my easel this morning and looked at my work and said well this one is going to be over painted, and I’ll scrape the canvas. Thank you so very much for these tips, and allowing my mind to be unblocked as to what the problems were in the composition of this current painting. This is the first panoramic landscape I’ve attempted. Thank you, thank you!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

10 ай бұрын

That's great. It really helps to know what the problem is. The main problem. Because you can go back in, knowing something is wrong, but not sure exactly what, and just keep making tons of small changes that in the end ruin the whole thing. Glad you found it helpful

Love your book and your videos. But this particular video is exceptional. The visual examples demonstrate the idea effectively to train the eye to see. Thank you.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

That makes me very happy to hear. I've been wanting to do a video on this for a while. All the best.

This is fantastic. Just some few lines placed and the paintings turns into masterpieces. I will keep this in my favorite library.:o)

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Excellent. Thanks so much and glad you enjoyed it.

Love it. Thanks

fantastic, thank you.

This is so helpful. Thank you!

Thank you!

Ian, this session was extremely helpful! Edges, values, directing attention to where you want the viewer to go - thank you for these valuable lessons! Your books are a constant resource and must-haves for every painter’s library. Many thanks, Deb

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

HI Deb, so nice to hear from you. Hope all is going well. Delighted you enjoyed the video. My very best wishes, Ian

So helpfull - inspirational/encouraging!

Subtle, maybe a little complex, even subjective, but edifying! I agree with the comment about showing before and after. Not just this video - I've had the thought on other videos too. Appreciate the wisdom, thank you.

This information is so subtle, SO helpful, and so good! Thank you!

this was so helpful, thank you!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

10 ай бұрын

I'm so glad. Thank you for watching

Thank you Ian!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

You're welcome Abigail

Thanks Ian! I love your book and all your tips! ❤

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. Glad you like my books and videos.

Thank you Ian!! All the Best!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Same to you. Thanks so much

oh wow, yeah the paintings are much improved❤ thank you.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

10 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

Thank you Ian Roberts

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

9 ай бұрын

you're welcome Nick

Good to see you Ian, that was an excellent video!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Evan

Thank you, this compact lesson was a game-changer. I would love to see more of your insightful advices based on your students works. It makes a huge difference when you can observe corrections on a real work. Thank you again!

Thanks Ian for this great lesson. Have a great summer!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. You too Kamlesh

Very informative! Thank you again Ian.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

You're very welcome Mary

Wow! That was great instruction!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Thank you and all the best.

Your insights are always invaluable. Thank you!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

10 ай бұрын

My pleasure Monica. Thank you so much for watching

I appreciate how you guide student painters to develop better self critique skills.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

That is one of the best ways to master composition.

Thank you so much for this valuable lesson, among many others!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

10 ай бұрын

Thank you Marilyn. Glad you like them.

Another great lesson! You're the best and we all thank you, Ian!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. All the best Dianne

Extremely helpful, thank you again!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

You're very welcome Joanne

Great insight, thank you, looking forward to next month

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Mark. All the best.

Great video! Thank you!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much

Thanks again M.Roberts. Everything makes sens.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Very welcome Sylvain. All the best.

Very awesome, as always.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Joanie.

Great informative lesson, Ian. Thanks

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

You're very welcome. Thanks for watching

Very very usefull (again). Thank you so much Ian!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

You're very welcome. Glad you enjoyed it

A fantastic lesson! Thank you for sharing your expertise.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

You're very welcome. Thank you so much

Ian really great video, these before and after breakdowns you do are so educational. Thank you

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

10 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

Wonderful lesson, Ian!! ❤

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Julie

fantastic video as always. Please continue

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much

Really good quality tips, thank you.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful Jonathan

Absolutely wonderful, I learn so much from your vids

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

10 ай бұрын

Happy to hear that. Thank you and all the best.

I loved this demo, very helpful!!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Wonderful. Thank you and glad you think so

Another great masterclass - I find them so helpful, thank you!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Glad you like them. Thank you Jane.

ian...thank you, thank you for this lesson. It's wonderful! It's great and just what I needed. I now have your book Mastering Composition, so I can continue to learn from your .lessons!! Thank you again!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

10 ай бұрын

Wonderful. Very glad to hear you have my books also. All the best.

Super helpful thank you ! Great video.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Thank you

I always learn something! Thank you so much! Love your book as well.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Diane. All the very best.

Excellent, thank you!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

10 ай бұрын

You are welcome Cathy

This was honestly eye-opening, thank you so much for this!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

I'm so glad. Thanks for watching

Thank you so much!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

I really learned a lot from this! Grazie and ciao from Italy

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

10 ай бұрын

Great to hear that. Thanks so much for watching.

Thank you for your fantastic explanations

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

You are welcome. Thanks for watching

That was very helpful.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Glad you think so Beatrice. Thank you

I love your work! I understand how I can improve my older work. Have a great summer!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Exactly. Have fun with it. All the best.

This is a great lesson indeed, a very practical and very interesting!! Please have a few more like this, very very helpful! Thank you !

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

10 ай бұрын

Thank you. I am delighted you enjoyed it.

I really appreciate your teaching! It helps a lot as I do my own painting!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

I'm so glad. Thank you so much

Brilliant!!!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Donna

Thank you! I have got your books and I found them very intresting and useful. Thank you !

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Glad you like them. Makes me very happy to hear

Excellent video. I'd never thought about slightly reducing the colour of an interesting foreground and heightening it further back to draw the eye in. I need to think a lot more about my edges too. I tend to forget them

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Thanks so much

excellent tips . The best I've ever had explained. Thank You.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Thank you Lucinda. Delighted you think so.

Never seen this explained before. Superb.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Makes me happy to hear. Thank you Mark

This is invaluable information. Thank you!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

VERY VALUABLE & INFORMATIVE video!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much

Thank you, Ian. This is a good one; slight changes, but what a difference.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

What a revelation! It is so helpful to see the before and after. Let’s have more of these sessions! Thank you.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Thank you Patricia. I plan on it

This is very helpful! Subtle changes make such a difference!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

They certainly do. Thank you for watching

Warching the greek scene I watch over and over and could not see what you lightened and what you removed in the forground. But I am loving this lesson!

Excellent explanation thanks!!!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Thanks so much

Great adjustment Thank you

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

10 ай бұрын

You're very welcome Jules.

Very helpful! Thank you!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Mitch

So good, Ian, so helpful. Thank you!

@ulrikeselleckart

11 ай бұрын

Thank you again Ian, so good!!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. All the best.

Thanks Ian. Such valuable information and I greatly appreciate you sharing your expertise. I’m learning so much from you, and will buy books after I decide which to get first! Enjoy the rest of summer.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

You can't go wrong either way. Thank you for the kind comment. Enjoy your summer Norma

Love this I am going to think about this as I paint I will have to watch this a couple of times it’s a small change with a lot of power

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Small changes do have a lot of power. Thank you and glad you enjoyed it

It’s just what I need to improve. Thanks

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

10 ай бұрын

You're very welcome

Really well done, Thank you. Subtle tips that can solve big problems and make big differences.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful Patrick. All the best.

Thank you Ian! the before after pics really explain the concepts so well (and it feel like a helpful crit to attend so that add to my experience as an artist). Also thanks for including portraiture because that's where I struggle most with composition elements

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

You're welcome. I am delighted you found it helpful for multiple reasons. All the best.

Wonderful illustrated instruction on how edges attract the eye. I learned something! Thank you. Have a wonderful summer. Ralph

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Ralph. Glad you enjoyed it and hope you are having a wonderful summer as well.

Thank you so much for this video,Sir. It is very insightful and helpful.😊

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Wonderful. Thanks so much Reena.

Thank you, Ian. Quite amazing how these subtle changes impact the entire painting. By the way, I’ve had your Mastering Composition book for quite some time and still frequently refer to it.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

That is wonderful. I am glad you find it useful throughout the years.

Thanks Ian, this information is really helpful in understanding how to lead the viewers eye. I have your book Mastering Composition, it’s one of my favorite books. I’m going to get the other book.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

10 ай бұрын

So glad that you liked it Robin. Thank you for the kind comment. Best wishes.

So interesting and helpful!!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Senneh