l love this painting!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@lusinegrigyan5307

Жыл бұрын

I watch your videos all the time 🤓

It’s always sad when something great ends, and I’m definitely feeling that way now. I’ve been watching your videos since the beginning, and I want to thank you, Ian, for everything you’ve taught me. Good luck in your new endeavour. Hopefully, we’ll see you again, and I’m looking forward to receiving your emails.

This demonstration of creating a painting from a reference without being glued to the specifics of the reference is truly eye opening to me. Thank you!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome. Delighted you liked it

Yes, this is how understanding composition and having years of experience come together. I have a photo taken from a fishing cabin high above the North Umpqua River in Oregon where the view is obstructed by many trees. I know what lies beyond the trees: the riverbed and bolder rocks, the fast flowing water hitting the rocks and creating beautiful crashing water effects plus beautiful splashes of sunlight hitting the water and trees. So great, but why in the world did I feel so hampered by the trees blocking the view and why didn’t I just get rid of some to clear the view to the river? It amazes me that such a SIMPLE solution has evaded my thought process and prevented me from painting this beautiful scene for several years. Am I the only painter so dim witted? After all, I’ve been painting for many years and still get hung up on these composition problems. Your tutoring is truly opening my eyes, though, so thank you again for a great video.

@pleinaire8698

2 жыл бұрын

NO, you're not the only painter that would have a problem changing the photograph! I've often felt compelled to paint exactly what the photo shows..warts and all.!! I'm better now.

@heidikarpa2278

2 жыл бұрын

Please don’t be so harsh on yourself- I have the same stumbling blocks. They’re common. Especially with a photo as a reference- photos feel like I have to do what’s in them. Like it’s already finished and I’m only copying it.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Lillian and I"m delighted you found the video helpful. From the number of likes for it I think you are definitely not alone on clearing out the trees. All the best

I just finished readying your book Creative Authenticity. I just wanted to thank you so much for your insightful writings. My favorite two sentences “it’s one thing to give expression to something you feel strongly about. It is another thing to find a simple way to express what you have discovered so another person can appreciate it”. We can all do with being less self centered and focusing on things outside of us. I think that is when we truly become great communicators as Artists.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing, and well said. So glad you are enjoying the book so much. All the best, Ian

@lusinegrigyan5307

Жыл бұрын

@@IanRobertsMasteringComposition I am patiently waiting for your next Art Workshop. Unfortunately I missed the last one in February

The lake at the back is just like a cherry on a cake. You made it complete Ian🎨👌

I don't know if the lake actually existed or not, but it was genius to reveal it to the viewer through the use of negative space. Just excellent, thank you.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Mark

That's not all! You are such an inspiration! Where have you been all my life!!!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Very kind of you to say

I am a photographer and I sometimes will paint my photos. Sometimes I will run into problems because I know what I am seeing through a camera. I know the depth of field and what I want to show through a particular lens I have on the camera. Then, I want to put the photo on canvas and I see it differently as I paint. I believe this video will help me next time I tackle one of my photos. Thanks Ian.

Would never have thought of adding the lake, totally transforms the picture.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Raymond

Thank you Ian. As a photographer until now. So much in my archives... Thank you.

Thank you so much! I'm a beginning painter and have started my first large work ever. The examples and concepts in your video will be part of my final painting!

Every time I see you paint, I can’t wait to get to my easel. Such a motivational video. My results never live up to yours, but it it sure is fun to try. Thank you, Ian.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Martha. Enjoy the painting process & have fun with it. All the best, Ian

I am just seeing this now Feb 2024 and I'm smiling. When I first started to paint not all that long ago, I did a painting of a photograph "as it was". I t was horrible so I put it away. Then I started watching your videos on composition and pulled the paint out. I also had a road that hit a dead end and did exactly what you did in this painting. Cleared away the trees and had the road go to the ocean. . I softened the edges and simplified the shapes and now I love it. It may not be the best thing I ever did but the fact that I learned from you to have a critical eye and ask myself questions leading to a solution makes this a painting I love. Thanks so much Ian and I hope to go further with you in your classes. I'm in MC now.

I've been looking forward to the" first Tuesday" and boy was it worth the wait. Great video Ian. I really enjoyed it and as always, learned something.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Stephen

This lovely painting made me smile as it was so inviting and serene. Thank you for the wonderful demonstration!!

I am trying to apply your videos to watercolors (ending in details of egg tempera). Amazing what you did what that photo. I can see why it fascinates. Nice altering of the scene, and final rendition of the photo.

You really lighten the value of the shadow where the man is

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

Жыл бұрын

The camera will often push the darks much darker than they are in real life.

your episodes are such a treasure, thank you

Es ist einfach wunderbar, Ihnen beim Malen zuzusehen. Sie erschaffen mit Pinsel und Farbe einen lebendigen Organismus mit soviel Liebe und Hingabe. Ich bin leider ein impulsiver, aggressiver, dekontruktiver Maler. Ich wäre gerne da, wo Sie sind. In der Ruhe und Ausgeglichenheit...💝🙋‍♀️💝

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind comment (I had to translate it). All the best, Ian

You just solved my current problem, a beautiful path in autumn that goes back to a sliver of lake. I just need to open up the trees a bit and see more water. I always forget that we can invent changes. Thank you!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome Judy!

This was worth waiting for (after the “trailer” in the brushwork course)! Watching your progression from photo to under painting to blocking in and your thoughts about simplifying and correcting as you go towards the final painting are a practical course for any artist. Thanks for this!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Joe. See you Saturday.

Usually, I steer clear of telling myself 'I need that book', as all I really need to do to improve is paint. However, I need that book!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

I know you will find it helpful!

@medusayuk5854

Жыл бұрын

@@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Received a lovely new copy in the UK this morning, and although I have only flicked through it, I can already tell it is so packed with insight that it's going to be of huge benefit to me. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

One day, my finished paintings will be half as good as Ian's block ins... something to aspire too

Excellent lesson…amazing result !😮

Super helpful! It does look better with the composition opened up back there.

Your book arrived today (I’m in northern Alberta), and it feels like I’m on a new journey with my painting.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

Жыл бұрын

That is wonderful. I hope you enjoy it! My hope was it is something you can revisit year after year. All the best

I would love the photo and painting to be side by side at the end. Gorgeous work!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Laurie

Loooove your compositional fix confidence. Adopting!!

Have been sidetracked and really want to get back to painting. So satisfying to the soul to see your magical lessons again!!

Oh, so beautiful, your paintings are so calming, balm for a soul, composition and colors you use are just so pretty to look at❤️

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and expertise. I have already done one painting yesterday and I am amazed at the result when first blocking colour shapes. Today, I received your book Mastering composition, ordered 2 days ago on Amazon. I am thrilled as I am already planning my next painting. I have already read more than 50 pages of your book and listened to numerous videos over the last days. You have heightened my inspiration. I have also recommended your channel to a close friend.

I learn so much by watching your videos. Could you create a video on composition for a square canvas? I really struggle with square compositions. But love square paintings and formats. Thank you!

The whole time I was watching this video, I was thinking about your video about painting shapes, not things. That, together with values, and you have a painting! Marvellous!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Thanks again for your insights and ability to explain process a rare talent in itself.

I had some lightbulb moments watching this video. I need to get into my studio and solve some problems. Thankyou Ian.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful. Thanks so much Wende

You are such a good teacher. I much appreciate your videos.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Roland, I appreciate your telling me. All the best.

These videos are gold and inspirational, thank you !

Picked up the book a couple of months ago. Thank you.

Oh, Ian, I learned so much from that little bit of blue. That line on the distant shore is perfect. There’s a whole year of art lessons in this one video. Just watch it 30 seconds at a time and implement that in your own work.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful. Delighted you found those tips helpful Raye

Lovely painting!

I just put in an order for some copies of Mastering Composition for the bookstore at the John C Campbell Folk School in NC where I'm teaching Composing Dynamic Watercolors soon. I have used the book for many years and highly recommend it- regardless of genre. I now want to order your other book too.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Annie. I know you will find the Authentic Composition book also helpful

Beautiful painting Ian and excellent teaching as well, thanks Craig

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Craig

My word! Yes, the painting is truly spectacular, but what amazes me even more is your creative brain! How you solved your problem (that every one of us would never knew existed haha) and threw down your solution like it was no big deal. So perfectly executed as though it was all there in the photo already! And thank you for your generosity in sharing, it’s always so inspiring 💝

Thank you for sharing your great knowledge. Your tutorials have completely transformed my paintings.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Mason.

I really love these videos. They are super helpful, great explanations of not only how, but why you choose to do what you do! I enjoyed the video about copying a master, well tomorrow my task is to copy one of yours!😅 Thank you

Thank you. This is very helpful. Such a lovely painting.

Hi Ian, I feel so blessed to have come across you on KZread! You really "have the goods" on Composition that I need in my work!!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome. Glad you are finding my videos so helpful

Thank you Ian. Two years ago I was feeling stuck in making any progress with my paintings. I picked up a paintbrush 17 years ago. I fell in love with painting Plein Air and with oils. Over those 17 years sometimes I would take classes, get out and paint, or just travel with a sketchbook. Months would also go by when I would not pick up a brush or a pencil. Then two years ago (COVID times) it was time to start again. My work is really benefiting from your instruction. Thank you for your generosity.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

Жыл бұрын

Makes me so happy to hear, Kathleen. Thanks so much.

You make it look so easy. Lovely painting!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Aino

Sir, you are the real deal!

Perfect work, if you ask me. The solution works! And... not. At least not for me. The situation as is gives a boxed in feeling which affects the way space works. The space seems to get shortened, and... at the same time, it's not. I am very fond of such situations where space is somehow... distorted? maleable? It's intriguing.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

Жыл бұрын

HI Theo, I wanted to create depth, pull the viewer's attention back into the scene. That seemed the best way to do it and without that opening it constricted to me. All the best

Beauifully done

Thank you Maestro!!

Hello Ian. I always look forward to your tutorials and the manner in which you present your videos. I find them very informative, interesting and inspirational. After 50 years of painting, I still struggle with actually leaving it alone. The details call me but I miss the mark on creating the soft peaceful warmth of the landscape. Your videos inspire me to continue reaching that goal.

just love.... always VERY helpful. I suppose, the "eye" takes time to achieve. applause!!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Cheri

Everytime new and absorbing ..!👍

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Mohan

Thank you for such genuine lessons! Book is on the way in the mail! Yay!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! I know you will enjoy the book. Thank you Karrie

Went to visit an exposition on William Turner yesterday and noticed he'd apply on his paintings everything I've learned from your videos and books; it was really cool being able to quickly notice the armature, value masses and the use of defined and undefined edges to direct the eye towards the focus, and how he used various elements to distract and redirect and keep your eye from getting stuck in one place. I felt like I finally knew what was going on and it was super interesting; I can't thank you enough for the invaluable knowledge you share with us.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

Жыл бұрын

THanks so much for letting me know. Happy to hear it. All the best

Thank you Ian. This is a terrific tutorial, I learned heaps in a very short time. I paint mainly from photos or paintings from days gone by, ( not copying, just learning from the compositions and colours used) Thanks again, see you next time.😎🇦🇺🦘

This was such a helpful video. Thank you so much.

Awesome painting lesson! ♥️🙏🌷

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

This is one of my top 3 favorite paintings by you, Ian. I feel instantly drawn to and transported to this place! There's something very inviting, serene yet mysterious about this composition, the colors and the simplicity of it all......great stuff, and thanks again for all you do!

your book is excellent, very good info within.

Fantastic and very helpful! Thank you, Ian!!!!❤❤❤

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome Nataly

Soooooooo beautiful !!

Fantastic perspective regarding how to think about transitioning from a photo to a painting. As a photographer you created a beautiful painting that supersedes the photo. Thanks so much.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Well said. Thanks so much Susan

What a beautiful painting love it thanks Ian

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks

Thank you so much Ian for sharing your process of painting from a photo. You are a wonderful teacher, love your videos.

Thanks Ian. Great composition tips.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Kamlesh

Lovely work and great advice as always Ian. Thank you.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Sean

Gorgeous painting, great tuition again too. Thank you.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Matt

Such a lovely painting! Thank you for your insights!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

This video has filled a blank slot in my mind 😳 😅. What an eye opener! Sir, thank you so very much ❤ 🙏.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Most welcome! Delighted to hear this

Thank you Ian, much appreciated. Cliff

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Very welcome Cliff

Well explained and illustrated. Appreciate you sharing.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Adrian

Wow, so much to learn in this video!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Nick

Thank you for another wonderful teaching video. I’m always amazed that you see possibilities in a scene that I would pass by and then you turn it into a really interesting painting. Especially love the fence and the “blue line” in this painting.

Inspiring - as always! Your advice and wisdom is so helpful. Thanks again!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Your lessons are so helpful-and entertaining to this painting nerd. I work in pastels, but your composition principles work for all media. Thank you!

Marvelous. Thank you.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. You're welcome

Love it! Thankyou! Big hug!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Thank you so much Ian. This was great. That was a nice solution to your composition problem. I appreciate seeing how you paint dappled shadows too.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Erin

Just amazed. Thank you.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I didn't even know you wrote a book! I just ordered it!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I know you will find it helpful

just wonderful. Thank you so much!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Ian, I’ve just discovered you on KZread. Thank you so much for all the great videos. I’ve been a watercolor painter for years and dabble in oils. I’ve learned so much by watching your videos. You simplify your art so that it is so understandable. Please continue giving us these lessons.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

Жыл бұрын

I plan on it. Thanks so much Judith. Glad you are enjoying the videos

I love this painting Ian. What a success it is with those changes! Thank you so much for sharing.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome Julie

Such a beautiful painting!! What a gift to be able to watch you paint and listen to your thought process along the way! Thank you so much.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome Maryann

What an amazing gift Ian's videos are! I get so much out of each one!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Pat!

Beautiful painting and a great video. Thank you so much!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

I received your book today! WOOT!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

Жыл бұрын

Excellent. I hope you enjoy it. Thanks John

Great lesson! Very helpful. Love this painting. Thank you for this.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome Sandra

Love this one

Great thanks Ian.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Very welcome

Very nice Mr. Roberts, your imagination opened up the space for the viewer to be drawn into the painting. It's beautiful to see your process in producing your art. I'll be looking out for your reprinted book here in Madrid.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Mark. Thank you. I know you will enjoy the book

Thank you Ian! Beautiful painting and excellent lesson! Thanks for sharing.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

This may be my favourite painting you've shown us, and a great lesson. Thanks Ian

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Gord

Great lesson and a beautiful painting! Thank you 😊

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome Mansin

Again an excellent tutorial with inspiration and professional skill advice. Thanks

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Wolfgang