I am a watercolorist but the principles in these videos are, I think, applicable across any media. Well done!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. A lot of this information can apply to many forms of media. Thanks so much for watching

The way you explained it and the way you paint it in,.... Masterful and joy to eyes, brain and heart...

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Sandeep. All the best

These kind of demos have really helped me so much get back into painting

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Makes me happy to hear. Thank you Tim

It's good see an artist, as we in England creep slowly towards a lessening of the pandemic here, taking such pleasure in teaching his craft. Thank you.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent. That makes me happy to hear Jill

Thank you, Ian. I wish I could "like" this a million times.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Very kind of you. Thanks Olivia.

There's a marquee above the equipment rental yard in my town that just says, "Consistently Reliable." That applies to you, too, Ian. You're consistently reliable when it comes to painting instruction. Thanks, again.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Love that Daryl. Thank you.

I’ve often thought about the almost impossible challenge of turning the actual world around me into a painting. Brilliant sun! Lush colors, all glowing from reflected sunlight. What we have to do, strive to do, as landscape artists, is to somehow impart to the viewer the actual experience of being there. The obvious answer is that to give anything like that experience we have to exaggerate, to push everything to its limit, to make the painting glow with light. This video is an extraordinary example of a path to take. Thank you so much!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it.

Thanks, Ian! Beautiful painting!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Penny

That was a very helpful explanation of temperature especially the part about exaggerating it to make a more beautiful painting.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Paige!

You are such a great teacher. Amazed to watch bushes on left come to life all at once.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Nancy

Love your comment about the work of value being important, but following that with a sense of temperature will complete the light! Thank you!

Ian, terrific. Two 'things' that I simply grabbed onto were: 1. conceptually, using value as a first step followed by temperature contrast. That way of looking at it hit right home. 2. Reminding us of your twist of the brush also was what I needed. I really took a lot from this video. Constant slight change of the light greens was a good reminder too. Many thanks!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Delighted you got three good points from one video. Thanks.

I love watching how you paint. Loosely and lightly using the brush and result is amazing. And the colors are perfect. I always have the problem with creating them. Please show more longer demos with your comments of your painting which are very helpful for us begginers 🙂

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Glad to know that my videos are helping and you're enjoying them Gaba

Oh now you're just showing off and I love it! The sign of a great artist and of someone who knows his stuff is making it look easy

So many things to remember when painting!!! warm sunlight/cool shadows!!!!! Sometimes I just want to get out and PAINT without thinking about anything else!!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

I know what you're saying. And sometimes maybe that's the thing to do. Just paint. But honestly I find the results are so much more gratifying when these foundational ideas hold the painting together.

amazing example for how color temperature completely shifts the painting. Thanks a lot Sir.

Masterful, Ian. It all makes sense when YOU do it. I’m enthralled to watch your process.

@lindaatkinson6415

2 жыл бұрын

What she said...lol. Me too.

@annmariethomas9968

2 жыл бұрын

Same sentiment here!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Martha.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Linda.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Annmarie.

Sir Lan Robert is a real Master painter, and a really good teacher i have ever seen, God bless you sir

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@skartstudio8824

2 жыл бұрын

Sir i have learned alot of things from your Video, wish that sóme day i meet you,

Impressive how you mix simplicity, beauty and technique with your charism. Of course I have learned. Thanks Ian for the opportunity.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Delighted you are finding it helpful Maria.

It was fascinating, watching you paint the trees and drawing up the shadows into them. It was amazing just to watch it all 'happen', and with your clear explanation. Thanks, Ian. Jane

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Jane. I hope it helps

Thank you Ian, it’s a beautiful painting. It’s always a pleasure to watch you paint. Warm and cool and light and dark all make sense. I am looking forward to painting it.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Kamlesh. Thanks for watching

Nice to see your sunshine painting in the middle of our storm in NYC. ;)

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

I can imagine! I saw the news. Crazy weather in NYC right now

Yes, pushing the light and then pushing the dark back - it works!

That was amazing! I have always been struggling plein air painting almost as close as I could tk what I saw in front of me. So frustrating that I was scared to paint because I failed half of the time. This lesson showed me alot of why I struggled so much. Thank you so much.

Like magic!! You know elf on a shelf, I need Ian on my shoulder!🤩

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Funny! I hope this videos can do that for you! All the best

So lovely! I have allways prefered landscape paintings, all my life! And this clear message: warm sunshine and cold shadows- as a key to succed, should be easy but…. while mixing the shadows, it still can go Wrong 🤭☺️! One has to exercise the sense for what to blend, to get the right temperature! Thank you for all good advise (this one too!) and all the best!🌺🇸🇪🇫🇷

This made a lightbulb go off over my head! I'm a watercolorist delving into oils at the moment. Seeing you PUSH the paint into other colors is an epiphany for me developing confidence in this fantastic medium! Thank you!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

This is wonderful. So glad that I could help Melissa!

Bravo! Having driven through these gorges in the Tarn and Lot valleys in south west France, you have captured the colour, massive cliffs, reflections and grandeur of these landscapes within the scope of an oil panel. Multum in parvo - you have transported us in very sense!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Ian. It is such beautiful country isn't it?

I can't thank you enough your videos changed my art

I have struggled with this a lot because I never thought of pushing the temperature difference further! Thank you!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Sandra

Love this example to clarify pushing the temperature.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Pamela.

An excellent example of light and dark , warm and cool, helped me enormously. Thank you. If I don’t comment on your videos it is because I have watched you on the TV which gives me no options to interact here in Australia, so don’t cut me off due to inaction please.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ian, delighted you enjoyed the videos. No need to comment but I appreciate it none the less. Thank youl

Thanks again Ian.

I so look forward to your very generous weekly videos. I found myself trying too hard to make the greens and colors as I see them which many times is dull and not as pleasing to the eye as brightening them up somewhat as you do to create a more vibrant landscape. Learning that it's "OK" to change things around for a better composition, or intensifying the light has moved me forward in my paintings!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Glad that you found it helpful Patrice. All the best.

Thank you! I’d kind of worked out the contrast piece, but the temperature difference was the missing piece I needed to make it all come together. These concise yet extremely rich videos have helped me move more confidently in learning to paint and to grasp certain concepts ( like temperature) . I am so grateful for your expertise and generosity.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

That is very nice of you to say. Thank you for letting me know and for watching my videos. All the best

@joelhenry4643

2 жыл бұрын

Me too

Wonderful lesson wonderful in just a few minutes you nailed that paining

I’ve been enjoying your videos and learnt so much, I just bought your book Mastering Composition. I can’t wait! Thanks

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful. I know you will find the book helpful as well. All the best

I'm just getting into plain air painting and your videos are just priceless and so easy to understand and follow.

So insightful!

Incredibly beautiful!

I love how you explained just slightly changing the color to symbolize different trees. Very effective thank you Ian!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it John!

Goodness how wonderful

Love your work!!

Marvellous!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Hamza!

Love these videos - loves these paintings!

Ian, that’s crazy what you are saying about color temperature-CRAZY CLEVER-Wow! never knew that but I have only been painting for a year lol! Ty soo very much!!

Ian you are an excellent instructor! Thanks 👍

You always made it seem like so easy

Love this!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Patricia

You make it all look so simple! Haha. Beautiful. Your ease of painting makes me not so scared to put brush to canvas. Thank you so much for all your wonderful teaching videos!!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Colleen. It takes a little courage to start. But I'd say go for it!

Beautiful! Thank you, Ian.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, and you are very welcome Gayle. All the best

Love this one!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Amazed by the ease

I love you’re paintings so much this painting made me cry I love it so much

Wonderful lesson, thank you

Thank you. Love this viedo.

Thank you for these insightful videos. 72 just starting and loving it so much!

Wonderful tutorial! I have been wondering how to most effectively achieve this effect. Thank you for sharing.

Excellent demonstration of the subject

Ian thank you for sharing your talent!!!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Carolyn

It's making more sense now... Thanks so much! Always a big help!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

Love it!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

So glad!

This is a great video! Saved it so I can reference it later.

Great information! Thank you!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Your videos are a great help for me to improve my painting skills. Many thanks, Ian.

Just found your channel--learned a lot already to improve my composition and value choices, thanks so much for sharing your talent.

I'm so happy to find your channel and I'm inspired. Thank you!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Mandy.

Many thanks for your efforts! Starting to see how the pieces fit together. Much appreciated!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Marlene!

Thank you, Ian! Great lesson!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Ellee

This process makes so much sense, thank you, and yes please, more.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

More to come. Glad you enjoy it Julie.

I am so glad that I found your channel!!!As a self learner sometimes I don't know what to do.....what I am doing wrong...Your contents are what I needed to take my paintings to next level!!! Thank you !!!

Wow! Fantastic 🙏 thanks, Ian.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Fascinating contrasts! Thank you!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Diana!

Tuesday mornings are my favorite morning. Especially when I click the video and find that you are talking about the very thing I'm working on. Thank you!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Love that! Thanks for watching

Thanks so lot for uploading this kind of video for free, thanks so lot master!

Thank you, great tip.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Ed

Love this. It is so helpful to listen to you think while you paint. Thanks!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Sally. I'm doing a voice over. Most of the time when I talk actually doing a demo as I get into the painting more and more I start to mumble. Brilliant insights no doubt but incomprensible.

Great Ian!!!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ana!

Great teaching Ian. Thanks.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

What a great lesson!!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Ian, Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge of art. I have learned so many answers to my questions as to why my paintings always seem to need that 'something' that is always missing in my paintings, and was becoming discouraged because I don't know what it is, yet in your teaching techniques, I am learning the right way of looking at my paintings and with your knowledge and techniques you have opened a whole new world of learning for me!

What a pleasure to see my own window view painted so beautifully! View from the village of Saint Cirq lapopie in the Lot region in the south west of France

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Yes Marine that is exactly where it is. Lovely place you have there.

Brilliant Ian!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Masterful!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jane

Another fabulous painting! I just love watching you paint! And of course I learn so much from all these videos you do! Thank you!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Megan.

great video Ian, the confidence grows in me with every passing lesson. Thank you !

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Delighted to hear that. Have fun in the process Brian

So helpful, as always. Really appreciate your teachings.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Great demo Ian - thank you!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Delighted you enjoyed it Jane.

Thank you ! Great demo of value and temperature -- very clear and useful. I particularly liked the carving of the darks into the lights -- so useful in Watercolors :-)

Wonderful clear instruction - thank you Ian

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Always informative!!! Thanks, Ian!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Pat!

Thank you, love the Tuesday instruction.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Judith!

Excellent video. Thank you!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Jesse

A fantastic lesson, Ian - thank you.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Thank you ian. I love the way you make light & dark colours into shadow & light.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. And thank you Mary!

Masterful. Thank you.🙏

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Peter

Great lesson Ian! Thank you!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Great tutorial.

Another extremely helpful video Ian! So much to unpack and put to use here. Thanks so much for imparting your wisdom with the rest of us.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Wonderful demonstration, thanks.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome James