Drawing Helps You See the World

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

That wide pencil lead is created by sanding the pencil lead on a piece of fine sandpaper on the angle you naturally hold the pencil to draw. That creates a flat chisel surface.

[@dorkanderson4963]

Can't draw what you can't see.

[@okeypokes4736]

Blackwing matte pencils on smooth newsprint or Bristol is a match made in heaven

[@davecampbell511]

Thanks for this explanation. I’ve been practicing your method of drawing, but with mixed results. This should help.

[@dfrozendog3849]

Thank you for that info. I thought I was going to have to buy another something. I was considering a flat carpenter pencil. It won't roll off the table at least. Little story. I was surfing Rosemary Brush just to see what was there. Saw a thing on how to clean brushes. They said a good way was to basically use oil to get the paint out and then use Fairy Liquid to wash the oil out. Ohh Nooo another 10 or 15 dollar 2 oz bottle of something. Fairy Liquid! It sounds expensive! It turns out it is their equal to Dawn Dish Detergent. Whew I thought. It works.

[@samanthathompson9812]

I thought it was a carpenter's pencil.

[@donnatodd4119]

Yes, please!! More videos of you explaining your drawings. Loved your comment at the end, that the drawing simplifies the painting process making it fun to paint.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thanks so much Donna. It is very true. I will definitely post more drawings videos in the weeks ahead.

[@debwicks2523]

Yes, Ian, would love to see more videos - your elegant and simplified drawings always inspire me. Thanks!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

HI Deb, Nice to hear from you. All the best.

[@anthonyandrade2536]

I just finished my third 10x10 painting in 6 days! All inspired by Master Roberts. I've been painting for many, many years. Your approach and clarity of simplistic visualization has brought me back and reinvigorated my art. Thanks IR!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Very happty to hear it Anthony. All the very best.

[@naazahs9045]

Where can we see your work Anthony ? Would be really interesting to see, if it's not too much of a bother to you.

[@maliabryngelson5581]

This was a very good video that was helpful in explaining how gradation helps your overall composition. I’d love to see more of this type of video and would be very interested to see the finished painting you do from this drawing or similar future drawing videos.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thanks so much Malia. I am delighted you found it helpful and I will definitely post more drawings videos in the weeks ahead.

[@G1g1658]

Seeing the directional strokes was so helpful! I would like to see more drawings step by step, perhaps showing landscapes with a variety of hills in the distance.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

HI Patricia, That's great. Thank you. I'll do another one next month. All the best.

[@christinemay2411]

Yes please. Your drawings are simply beautiful!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Wonderful. I plan on it. Thanks Christine.

[@michaelressler3189]

Yes, please more drawing videos. What I really like is to see the photograph to drawing, then drawing to painting. Your explanations and examples are excellent. I am a repeat watcher of your videos! I wish I would have had you as an instructor in art school.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

So glad you are enjoying the video Michael. I'll probably do another drawing one next time and then do a video of the painting of last week's video. all the best.

[@ranjanaluwihare1511]

Drawing prior to painting is absolutely right Ian! Once the drawing is planted in one’s brain, the painting becomes secondary as it frees you & avoid silly mistakes in the final composition! Thanks again Ian!🙏🏽

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

That's my thinking exactly Ranjan. All the best.

[@suemcdonough3204]

You always present things with clarity and your work is so beautiful. I would love to see more.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thank you so much Sue. I will definitely post more drawings videos in the weeks ahead.

[@robhead22]

Yes !!! Please post another drawing! I love this!!! Thank you!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Will do Robert. Thanks for letting me know. All the best.

[@robhead22]

@@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Thank you! I really appreciate your lessons! Youre an inspiring artist/ teacher!!

[@allison.darling]

Yes, more sketches please! I also love blackwings, both the matte and the natural, but I have never used it as a chisel like you've done-what an innovation! I'll try it directly :) Thank you!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Great Allison. Glad you picked up those tips (pun not intended). All the best.

[@janesoncanvas8337]

Anytime you show your process is great for us. Thank you!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

You're welcome!

[@BlackCatsBowTies]

Yes! More videos of you drawing, Ian!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

OK, I'll do another next time. All the best

[@johntolsma5026]

Yes please, another video would be wonderful, thanks a lot Ian!

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

I absolutely love your landscape drawings. The way you simplify everything and hone in on the most important bits is inspiring! I would love to see more process videos like this.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thanks so much Sarah. I will definitely post more drawings videos in the weeks ahead.

[@Bright-It]

Yes! Your drawing process helps to see. Specially the value and direction of each shape. Looking forward for more drawings. Thank you for sharing your skills.

[@sharonstritzel9490]

Yes, please, more videos! Love them all!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thank you Sharon. I plan on it!

[@seraaron]

Wow the final drawing is so simple, and yet, so complete... even as a sketch, it works. It sells its idea to the viewer perfectly and lets their imagination fill in the blanks

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thanks so much.

[@jessicareynolds8276]

Yes please for another video! That video was so helpful to simplify everything down.

[@anniepais700]

Yes- we love these! I encourage my students to also print b & w photos of their images- and to crop and draw thumbnail value sketches from those- especially if they have trouble at first translating color to value.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

That is excellent. Thank you Annie.

[@joanistotler8804]

Yes, please, I LOVE your step by step drawings - thanks so very much for sharing!!🤗

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

You are most welcome Joani. All the best

[@_Emit_]

"draw what you see, not what you think you see" -my art teacher, and millions of other artists

[@carolynfuller6237]

Yes, please post another drawing like the one today. That is a step that I have not done for my paintings but I can see why it is important and why it would make a painting easier to do. Thank you.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thank you Carolyn. I will definitely post more drawings videos in the weeks ahead.

[@Wal48]

Yes more drawings please. So valuable to see how you simplify and see in terms of mass and tone. I’ve tried these with water soluble graphite as I find it easier.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thanks so much. I plan on doing more drawing videos.

[@marniebeissel5645]

Yes please Ian! Love seeing how to achieve the values and angles of shading in your drawings.

[@evelynvanderlinde7357]

thank you for this drawing demo, it was a great explanation of how to really simplify a scene and yet, tell the full story. it would be wonderful to see you do more of this type of demo.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thank you Evelyn. I will definitely post more drawings videos in the weeks ahead.

[@Susancarolart]

excellent, thank you, yes more drawing videos. Susan

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

I plan on it. Thank you Susan.

[@suhitashirodkar7422]

yes please too another video like this on drawing! Thank you!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

I will definitely post more drawings videos in the weeks ahead. Thanks Suhita.

[@janetc3707]

Yes, please post more drawing videos! Thanks!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Hi Janet, will do another next time. All the best.

[@Leslie-sg4by]

Yes please more sketch demos for painting!!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Sure thing Leslie. Thanks for responding and I'll do another next time.

[@lenabelfrage-blau3898]

Thank you. Yes, please show us more drawing videos. Very helpful.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Great Lena. I will definitely post more drawings videos in the weeks ahead.

[@reedfish99]

Hi Ian that was a great video! Such an elegant way to sketch! Nice values too. Have a great day!

[@sm2292]

Please post more videos like this, demonstrating how to simplify and draw and apply values. This is helpful. Thank you.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

You're so welcome. I will definitely post more drawings videos in the weeks ahead.

[@bonniebickel6962]

Yes, I would love to see another drawing.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Glad it was helpful.

[@leksraamat1722]

Ian, your videos never cease to inform and reinforce useful and pleasing insights. Yes. More drawings please!

[@ironmomcalifornia]

YES these drawings are great fun. Thank you.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

More to come then Andrea. All the best.

[@TomH_YT]

Yes, please. Videos like this are very helpful and inspiring.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thank you. I will definitely post more drawings videos in the weeks ahead.

[@lisaramscar]

Yes please and thank you. Really helped me to not over do my art.

[@yiliao123]

Always love you demonstrate and talk at the same time. The talking helps me understand why you do what you do. Thank you very much.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Excellent Yi. Glad you enjoy it.

[@SusanHaumeder]

Yes. More. That was very helpful.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thanks so much Susan. I plan on it.

[@heatherhaywood6997]

Very helpful video ! Yes please post another!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thanks Heather. I will definitely post more drawings videos in the weeks ahead.

[@quiltingmuggle2759]

Yes, I'd love to see another video. Thank you!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

I will definitely post more drawings videos in the weeks ahead.

[@cynthia_artistpro]

I don't see a person in the photo, but you added a person standing back there in your focal point! You are such a master!! I never tire of watching you and learning from you! Just plain, Wow!!!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thank you. I am glad you like the drawing.

[@michelleyamamotoart]

Love the drawing tutorials, they help me be a better art teacher.🥰

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Glad you found it helpful Michelle. Best wishes.

[@EleanorNutini-os5lw]

Yes. I would very much like to see more videos like this. Very helpful. Thank you.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Great. I will definitely post more drawings videos in the weeks ahead.

[@lorindacanales9920]

WOW!! LOVED THIS DRAWING AND TUTORIAL! JUST BRILLIANT! THANKS FOR SHARING:)

[@beckystephens4391]

Love your real life painting/drawing videos. Thank you!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thanks so much Becky.

[@kathyswearingen1509]

Yes please! I learn from all your videos and am fascinated watching how you create your images

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Excellent. Thank you Kathy.

[@susansumnerroberts9617]

Loved this. Very helpful and YES I'd love to see another. Thank you

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

HI Susan, I'll do another next time. Thank you for letting me know. Best wishes.

[@anitagibbs3714]

Yes please more like this….. I love your art & inspiration to composition. Your explanations are clear & make sense thank you

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

I'm glad you find the videos helpful Anita. And yes I'll do another one next time.

[@darksilk1967]

Thanks Mr. Roberts

[@christinegalysh7433]

Yes, would like to see more drawings. Amazing. Thank you and All the best.

[@sandramckeehan5679]

Yes, more! Thanks!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

I plan on it. Thank you!

[@DeAzul7902]

Yes, Ian! Please keep it coming - there's so much to be learned & you teach it beautifully. Thank you.

[@IrynaBoehland]

Yes, please, composition and tonal value lessons are very helpful. Thank you

[@paulthomasmiller1842]

I love the tonal contrast. Master artist level. Thanks for sharing.

[@mesaflow8642]

Wonderful video. What fascinates me the most is Ian‘s open way of presenting his insights: Like a good friend, who cares about you and your connection with art. Uplifting.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Well that is a nice way of putting it. Thank you. I really appreciate it. All the best

[@ehart2422]

Yes please! Your videos are so helpful Ian. As an advanced intermediate painter, certain aspects of the process, and results, have always been missing. It harkens back to learning to ski as a kid. I had no access to lessons, and learned by fumbling through for years until I became an advanced intermediate skier. I couldn’t advance past that though without the missing basics. Honestly, I feel like crying. You fill in those missing parts that have eluded me for years. Thank you, thank you.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

It's really nice of you to let me know you are finding the videos so helpful. Good luck and best wishes.

[@reginafromrio]

Yes please do another video! This one was great

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thank you Regina. I plan on it!

[@KS-yv7tw]

Yes, would love to see more drawings like this and to see you paint this one too would be brilliant! I’d love the colours you use

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thanks so much. I plan on it!

[@KS-yv7tw]

Look forward to it 😃

[@christinajordan9713]

Yes, more please!

[@paulwells782]

I find these type videos very helpful. Yes please to more. I really appreciate you sharing so much information.

[@farhadjavi1012]

This was really great. Thanks for sharing it.

[@susanreinersuedahl]

I really enjoy these drawing videos. Thanks.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Delighted that you enjoyed it.

[@CandyYoung-Walentine]

Your drawings are as wonderful as your paintings. Thank you Ian.

[@alkasarin1073]

Ian thanks for sharing these pencil works please keep doing more of these pencil works and keep sharing your thoughts while you do them

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Will do Alka. All the best.

[@CSG22556]

More please! So helpful Ian!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Great Will do. Best wishes.

[@suarezromelia3115]

An absolutely beautiful drawing, I want more, thank you.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thanks so much Suarez. I plan on it.

[@joanlacasse1402]

Yes, I would like to see other videos like this. It si so instructif.

[@kimstepney9370]

Really great discssion about planning, gradation and composition. Yes please-- I'd love to see another video on this!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Wonderful. Thanks Kim. I will definitely post more drawings videos in the weeks ahead.

[@MarylynneNicholson-ck9et]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching the drawing. Would love to see more!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Glad you liked it Marylynne and I'll do another next time. All the best.

[@p5rsona]

the simplicity and effectiveness of your lines is sublime. more sketches please!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

OK will do another video on the drawing process.

[@juliepowell9615]

I so enjoyed watching this Ian. You are a master of simplifying a composition and I’d love to see more. Thank you for your inspirational posts.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Many thanks and glad you enjoyed it Julie.

[@clairemullisen7013]

Love your demonstration of drawing and how you carve out shapes within the composition. I'd love to see more. Thanks Ian!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Will do another Claire next time then. Thanks for letting me know.

[@peterlennig]

So good and helpful. I could watch many more of these drawings with commentary. Thank you for sharing

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Glad you like the video Peter. I'll focus on drawing again next time. Best wishes.

[@walkinginwatercolourswithmicah]

Well my goodness Ian , bought your Composition book (with dvd) years ago and adore it, and here you are on KZbin! Will literally watch that video a couple of times in a row when I dig it out. Which I do every couple of years!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Glad you found the youtube channel. All the very best and delighted you enjoyed the book.

[@lisalau9816]

I would enjoy more of the drawing videos from photos. Thank you so much for the videos. They are so helpful.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

I will definitely post more drawings videos in the weeks ahead. Thank you Lisa.

[@paul-oram]

Sure absolutely post another. Great stuff. Very informative. Drawing is the key to everything.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thanks so much Paul. Agreed.

[@sorenrasmussen8676]

Yes, please. This really helps a lot

[@ankevonjanuszkiewicz8458]

Thank you again for an inside to a fine painting

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thank you Anke.

[@sandegeorge542]

It is instructive to see how you “see” through your drawings. So, Yes, more please.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thank you Sande. I will definitely post more drawings videos in the weeks ahead.

[@dases1982]

Yes please!!! need more videos like this one

[@natalieanderson7732]

I would love to see more of instructional videos, such as this one. Love drawing.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Hi Natalie, I'll do another one next time. All the best til then.

[@doaametal1935]

Wow really good 👍 More of this type of still life. I am a beginner in black pencil, and I love drawing with it. Thank you, Professor

[@aksiniad.1933]

Thank you Ian! I now actually keep a notebook with my composition ideas. It really helped me in the way that if i do not have energy to paint, I can still capture my ideas and impressions. And later I can actually use those and have sound composition.

[@anaconda470]

Absolutely brilliant. I started drawing and painting during the lockdowns. It brings me joy, fulfillment and I want to continue learning. I really like your style.

[@123tabatha]

Absolutely love this lesson. It all makes so much sense. I would absolutely LOVE to see another drawing video if you could manage it. I learn so much from your lessons. Thankyou so much & take care.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

I'm delighted you found the video helpful. And I'll do another this month.

[@ruthwilliams9882]

Yes! More drawings!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

OK will do Ruth. Thanks.

[@salilweling]

your videos gives positive vibes to do painting with simple but beautiful way.

[@susanproctor7512]

Very helpful and a nice reminder of how important drawing is. More such videos would be welcome.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Great. Thank you Susan.

[@shelleybrown9747]

These drawing videos are very helpful. Would love to see more of them. Thank you!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Then we will do another Shelley. All the best.

[@Rhannon0071]

So helpful to see how you use drawing to consolidate your compositions. And the Goethe quote was worth the price of admission. Thanks.

[@glennlaurents9439]

Every time I I go back to your site I find something very useful and inspiring, so thank you

[@robynspence4803]

Thanks very helpful to map out the painting values and composition. More please.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thank you Robyn. I will definitely post more drawings videos in the weeks ahead.

[@je.danymarlow7395]

Such helpful short video! Thanks a lot

[@emmyc9333]

Wow that was amazing to watch. I’d love to see more of these pencil renderings, please! Thank you

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

OK will do Wendy. All the best and thanks.

[@mitchrush2266]

Extremely helpful. Love how you simplify it down. Most of my problems in painting go back to problems in drawing.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Glad you found it helpful Mitch. It really does help to draw, even like a diagram, before you begin a painting so you know where everything sits in space, and in relation to everything else. Best wishes.

[@laurierounds7102]

I would love to see more of your drawings. It's one step I do not do enough of when painting. I tend to sketch on the canvas if at all.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

My Pinterest page and IG have many drawings. Pinterest here: www.pinterest.com/IanRobertsMasteringComposition/

[@adrianwilliams763]

Beautifully done and so well explained.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thanks so much Adrian.