Exploring Interpretive Color to Transform Your Paintings

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

If you try doing a painting in the next days or weeks, let me know how it goes and any thoughts or insights you had on the process. Good luck!

[@cindymcchlery-hendy1968]

Thank you Iain, your videos are always so interesting. Looking forward to the next one. Stay safe and thanks again.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

thank you Cindy. I am glad you liked this one.@@cindymcchlery-hendy1968

[@gaylemartin6498]

Good to know. I follow you so I will stay tuned! Take care. g

[@19th-centuryartist56]

Thank you, Ian! Of all art teachers on KZbin, I always find your advice to be the most practical and presented in easy-to-understand, not intimidating, way. I am sure many of us feel inspired to go and try what you just showed in your video.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thanks so much and I hope it inspires a few people to give it a try. Best wishes.

[@sabinamurphy4101]

Very helpful and a real eye opener for me. Thank you.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

you're very welcome! @@sabinamurphy4101

[@artistapprentice7021]

I struggle so with values….enjoyed this video, very helpful . I’m learning!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Makes me happy to hear. Thank you for watching and glad you enjoyed it.@@artistapprentice7021

[@sindicta5757]

This is possibly my biggest struggle in elevating my art from basic to artistic, thank you

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

I hope it inspires you to try it. Good luck with it and all the best.

[@mariemorris768]

You have a natural affinity for teaching in a way that easily breaks down the most pertinent information in an understandable & organized way. Very good information. Thank you!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

You're very welcome. Thank you for the kind comment Marie, and best wishes.

[@kut2o2]

Ian, this is remarkable. Your passionate efforts to illustrate your insights through practicable examples really sets you apart as a teacher. It is rare to see such passion in a "free" video like this. The "value" you provide is phenomenal

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thanks so much and thank you for letting me know. All the best.

[@noiseintheoffice]

I see what you did there! LOL "value" LOL

[@andreaberger4286]

New sign for my studio " my reference picture is not the boss. I am!!"

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Yes exactly. Less subject, more artist!

[@timothycastillo5635]

Ian, I have to admit that I'm not a painter but i had to give you a compliment. You have the perfect voice for an instructor. Your tone seems to guide the listener to what you are teaching. I wish you continued success!

[@grandpa_eric]

Great video and demonstration, Ian! So important. As a curious art student(now and forever) in the 70s, I’ll never forget the time I visited my neighbor who was art director/editor for the Saturday Evening Post and Look magazines. He had an original Norman Rockwell hanging on his wall. And he pointed out to me Rockwell’s use of color on shadow area of the face. It was a bold deep reddish purple. My neighbor told me that because the VALUE was correct, the color worked! And of course, relative to other colors in the portrait. Same as you demonstrated here. Wonderful!

[@carolclay7082]

Perfect. This is exactly the direction I've wanted to go with landscapes and wasn't entirely sure how to get there. Using the color wheel to determine the palette makes perfect sense.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Wonderful Carol. I am very glad to hear that.

[@pipemma1893]

It would be fun to see all those paintings framed and hung together. Or…I could do my own small series. Thanks for the lesson and the inspiration.

[@beckyhofer4328]

I took screen shots of each to compare. It’s helpful!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

It is worth a try, doing a series of the same image and shifting the hue. As an experiment. The secret though is a really sound foundation image of good structure of value masses. Then you can push off of that in various ways and the structure will help hold it all together.

[@robertwisden7202]

My painting is on a whole new level after watching, rewatching, following instructions, experimenting, being brave and coming back and watching again. Your quiet dedication and clear instruction is galvanizing. Thank you.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

I'm delighted you found it helpful.

[@amywarren8380]

I’ve watched every one of your videos and have learned so much from you, but this one stands out as especially mind opening. Thank you so much Ian!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Delighted you enjoyed it Amy. Thanks for letting me know. All the best.

[@OMtNI]

All three on screen during the closing segment would have been great.. But I've always preferred using attractive colours over the dullness that can be absolute realism, so thank you for the demonstration on how to control it without being too lurid.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thank you. I will keep that in mind. I am glad you liked this video for more exciting color. Best wishes.

[@craftdipper]

Very inspiring and exciting, while teaching us how to avoid brashness. Thank you so much for this helpful lesson🖼️

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

You are so welcome. Very glad you liked it. All the best. @@craftdipper

[@heatherbennett1129]

This knowledge of intensity of hue is what the expressionist movement did with their colour palette 🧚 They layered various hues of colours in the same intensity which enlivened the artwork Thanks for your generosity and kindness Ian 🥰

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thank you so much Heather. All the very best.

[@TaoofMiracles111]

Where was this video when I was in art classes? No teacher ever broke any of this down so simply. Value? We did the exercise of making10 or 12 boxes of adding white and black to a color, but it was NEVER explained how to use it - value mass in a painting. This makes it so clear and simple. Thank you!!!!!

[@stephenschildbach940]

Thank you for breaking down something I never clarified to the degree that you do when choosing what landscapes to paint. Value is the anchor, make sure there first is a clear pattern of darks and lights. Then, if I don't want to go with the typical blue and green which is most landscapes, try shifting the relationship around to another side of the color wheel, but keep the same intensity. I will be using this suggestion in my landscapes. So helpful!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Glad you found it helpful Stephen. It is true, if you have a solid foundation ( the main value masses) then there is a lot of room for expression. Like a musician improvising off of a standard.

[@guizachristiane4824]

I watched this video five times today. I cannot get enough. It is really a gift.❤

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Wow, makes me happy to hear it. Best wishes.

[@debraedmunds3649]

Thinking outside the box opens up a whole new way of looking at a scene. You have explained it quite easily and what happens in the end is a variety of expressions of mood. I especially liked the last one.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thank you Debra. I am delighted you enjoyed the video, and especially the last painting.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

That was my favorite too.

[@neilsmith1688]

Breaking away from conventional thoughts is the answer just use the shapes and colours that work thanks mate

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

I'm glad it was helpful.

[@123youknowme]

You are as a talented teacher as you are an artist. An artist's artist. Thank you for sharing.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

I like that, an artist's artist. Thank you.

[@mollysiple8266]

Thank you so much for picking up on our yearning to do more than follow the rules but still respect the subject matter and remain representational. Playing with color, what an easy way to start.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thank you Molly. I am glad this video resonates with you. Best wishes.

[@markhope170]

Ok, this has to be the most enlightening, consciousness raising video Ive seen in a long while Ian. I knew some of it on an instinctive level. It was the components of colour that was especially useful. Exactly what I needed. Thankyou....I will be definitely trying it.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

So glad you found it that helpful Mark. Best wishes.

[@oliviaboone-mh3jh]

I tried it out in watercolor. Did the first two and then went out on my own with the same composition and did a pink and teal. It was fun to bust out of conventions and do color schemes I’ve never tried. I will have to try on other compositions now and loosen up. I feel like I could drop in some similar value colors into these dark colors for intriguing effects. Thanks Ian for your wisdom!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

I'm delighted you so quickly just took the idea and ran with it Olivia. Makes me happy. All the best.

[@chadmensa]

A good lesson with great examples. It's so easy to just not think about this possibility, but it opens up so many options. I'm a fan of muted colors, and this allows me to depart from the usual green. Thanks!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

That is the thing whether more intense or muted you can shift the hue like this. And then as you say it really opens up a lot of options.

[@markdonovan1540]

Mind blowing, yet perfectly natural! I love this type of exercise to break us out of the comfort (or not so comfortable) zone.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Delighted you like it. I hope you have fun with exploring it yourself Mark. Best wishes.

[@21ruevictorhugo]

Thank you so much for these ideas! I haven’t been painting because of recovering from a long time of major surgeries and medical problems. I want to paint and this has inspired me completely.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Makes me happy to hear it. I wish you a fully recovery and many years of engaging painting. Best wishes.

[@guizachristiane4824]

This video helps me a lot in my artwork. I use this from now in my portrait painting. It is long time I am looking for a color system you are explaining here. Thank you. This kind of using colors I can never forget. This gives so much freedom in artwork. Great. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

I do think this could work really well with portraits as well. Good luck with it. All the best.

[@marit4660]

It was so helpful to see these "shift" examples unfold. Thank you so much! I've always wanted to try this but haven't had any confidence. Your demonstrations and explanations have inspired me to give it a try!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

YES! makes me happy to hear it. Have fun.

[@SuperPiano1234]

Utterly brilliant! Thank you. A simple but powerful analysis that delivers successful visual freedom on a plate. Masterful.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thanks so much.

[@diannejonasson4663]

So interesting and helpful! I can see where I've gone wrong when I've tried to be more creative with my colour. Thank you so much for your lessons. I learn heaps! Greetings from Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia 🎨🤗

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Hi Dianne, hope you find the ideas helpful. Good luck and best wishes.

[@yenhoff22]

Here is a master who helps us open our minds. Thanks master Ian Roberts.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

You're very welcome. Delighted you like the video.

[@scruffydogdave]

Great way to expand possibilities of using color.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Delighted you like the video.

[@sapienproductions]

As always Ian you have delivered yet another wonderful and highly informative video. Some artists could take this concept and go their whole careers perfecting it and playing with it. Thank you again, always a great Tuesday when your video drops.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

You're so welcome. I am glad you enjoyed it.

[@angeliquedolle8581]

it is an eyeopener and I compare it with the the composition of music Please go on this way !!!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Delighted you enjoyed it.

[@gayathriumesh]

There is a shift in the atmosphere by changing the hues while keeping the values and intensity the same. Awesome demo! Thank you for sharing

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

It's true. I think one reason is that we get interesting colors in the landscapes sometimes when there is smog or smoke or fog. So by shifting the hues it creates a sense of atmosphere.

[@dutchamericanman]

Brilliant, Ian. You are such a strong teacher. Practicing what you teach elevates my practice. Thank you.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thank you so much. Delighted you like it. Best wishes.

[@vickifraser260]

What a great painting experiment. Can't wait to try it. Thanks so much. 😊

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

I hope your paint brushes are light and free. Enjoy the process and best wishes.

[@ipilot]

I like how you used two split complementary colors. Never thought of using those two without adding a yellow green. Nice work :)

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Glad you like it!

[@jacquiestock]

Thank you. Enlightening! Example paintings so clearly help illustrate the concept of abstracting with a “new lens”.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

I'm glad you found the examples helpful!

[@marshadavis-riley5754]

I truly appreciate how you take such a huge topic and can break it down into bites--sort of like the way you paint. Extremely helpful. thanks.

[@JayDouglas01]

Wow, love this! Great post, thank you!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

thanks so much.

[@charleneorourke5795]

The terrific examples you show even before you started the paintings will be exactly what my color students need to see in order to understand value, hue, and saturation. They will then be able to use this understanding when using color for their own purposes. They aren't painters. But after watching this, they'll be empowered in designing their home interiors, gardens, and wardrobes. Thank you! Another brilliant episode in your very valuable series!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Hi Charlene, glad you found it helpful for your students. Best wishes.

[@dominiquepaillardet5646]

Thank you so much, your videos are so restful, easy to follow (especially as im not a native speaker), i could watch and listen to you for hours - which in fact I've been doing lately!😊

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Hi Dominique, I'm delighted you are enjoying the videos. My very best wishes.

[@DetraDearmas]

I wish I had known a week ago I could have joined. Missed it last year and wasn’t sure you’d do it again.

[@barrysimon8103]

Thanks Ian. It is indeed a worthwhile exercise to break away from what we see as 'normal'. I learned a lot following your thought process and suggestions. Barry

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

You're welcome! I'm so glad it was helpful.

[@pattin4015]

All of the demonstrated art pieces from photo, large value masses to eventual color painting are so artistic in themselves. You make it look so easy! I tried painting just yesterday prior to watching this (kind of a flop)...I will try incorporating this lesson for another soon. Thanks always for the inspiration.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Delighted that you found it helpful.

[@viktorbobrovsky3632]

Glad to see you again. Thanks for the video!

[@junejaruchika]

Thanks for this tutorial. I have started watching your videos regularly and have been trying the exercises. I am a figurative painter and want to explore more landscape painting and your videos and books ( currently studying mastering compositions)definetly help a lot.

[@marroca6968]

You have answered my questions on tone and hue that art teachers have not been able to answer for me. They just gave me a puzzled look as though I were talking incoherently. Thank you so much for not only answering but beautifully demonstrating.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

I'm delighted you found it helpful. Thanks so much.

[@rebeccabrown941]

Wow Ian! This completely opened my mind to such endless possibilities! I tend to be a slave to trying to match the colors in a scene - to think about those in terms of value rather than hue is really helpful … thank you!

[@andrzejmaranda3699]

THANK YOU SOOO MUCH for this video, Ian! It's VERY INTERESTING & INSPIRING!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Delighted you think so. All the very best.

[@thibaudgabillard2076]

you opened a world to me, thank you so much ^^

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

thank you. That makes me very happy to hear!

[@marthacanady9441]

Thank you, Ian, for so beautifully demonstrating your point by example. Great teaching.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

You're so welcome Martha. All the very best.

[@kathleencallahan6882]

Thank you I finally get why and how artist are able to use different colors but still make the paintings work! You are a wonderful teacher and your book is great too.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

thanks so much Kathleen. Glad you like my video and this video, especially. Best wishes

[@marywebb1138]

Watched this for the second time. I always gain so much from your videos 😊

[@anniepais700]

love this- taking black and white photos of the paintings too- is helpful in seeing how the values stay constant even though the color palettes change.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Hi Annie, it helps a lot to see the image in just black and white first doesn't it. Glad you found this helpful. With best wishes.

[@TheNanettelong]

Your instruction has helped me in composition, now I’m ready for more of your color knowledge! You indeed have a gift for teaching. Thanks for sharing!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

You're so welcome. Thank you for the kind comment.

[@philsmith7398]

I wouldn't have thought they would work but they definitely did...an excellent demonstration, thank you!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thanks for sticking it out until the end to see how it turned out. Glad you liked it in the end.

[@cpnoboat7659]

Invaluable! I only paint with watercolor, but the usefulness of your advice always goes beyond oil painting. Thank you!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Yes that is very true. When you talk about the foundations of a painting, the main value masses, and shifting hues then it applies to all mediums. All the best.

[@Sykirobme]

Commenting a couple days late but this video came out the day I really needed it. I'm doing a low-residency grad program and my mentor set me to the task of working up 3-5 studies for two upcoming paintings I'd worked out in pencil, paying particular attention to the idea of tonality. I honestly felt lost at how to tackle this (for some reason that term is incredibly slippery in my head and I think my mentor is amused seeing me try to nail it down, haha) but this video gave me a path in. Thanks again!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

That is pretty funny. Glad to have offered a possibility for exploring the idea. Good luck with it! All the best.

[@PaintsbyEric]

Merci Mr Roberts. Toujours beaucoup de conseils dans vos vidéos. On voit toujours l'essentiel à appliquer dans une peinture et à revenir à la simplicité. Cordialement

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Merci Eric. Je suis heureux que vous avez trouvé utile.

[@Manishaayut]

Thank you for this wonderful lesson in creating art. You simplified the process with really good examples with the same picture . You are a really good teacher, can’t thank you enough. Your understanding of colors mixing is exceptional.

[@paulamartino2882]

Excellent explanation of the concepts of hue and value. One of the best videos I’ve seen on the topic.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thank you Paula. That is kind of you to say.

[@SKudia]

These videos are very informative and helpful! Thank you! Off to paint. :)

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Delighted you found it helpful.

[@michaelharris9615]

This is a tremendous lesson. Thank you so much. I really wanted to see all three examples together. Here is my best effort: @5:00 @8:30 @11:20

[@annesaffer629]

Love it! This exercise in the course freaked me out last year. This year I did this very image in blue, purple, pink and yellow, and had a blast!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Hi Anne, so glad you enjoyed it this time. Great to hear. Hope you are well. With best wishes.

[@florisabelcastillo7688]

This is such wonderful teaching Referencing the color wheel with all the changes and modulations in colors and values , that was a first for me. Thank you so much Ian!! You’re an amazing teacher 😊

[@taketimetoseait396]

This is your best lesson to date more on this subject. Because color is what sells. It's what sells me on what I want to paint. Let alone what 1 wants to buy.😊 Ann, Florida fan

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Hi Anne, delighted you liked the video. Color does get all the attention. But for me the underlying compositional structure of value is what really sells the painting but it's the color that gets the credit. With best wishes.

[@amertalibtawfeeq5725]

extraordinary experimenting, with this lesson I discovered how Richard Mayhew created his magnificent masterpieces, thank you Ian✌✌✌

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Glad you liked it. I'll have to look him up. All the best.

[@PaulaDavis-o2d]

'aha' ....talk about waking me up from my monotonous painting, it is the push for something a bit different, LOVE it

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Delighted you enjoyed it.

[@woutdezeeuw1604]

That's crazy, I've been experimenting with this 3 days before your video came out. What a crazy coincidence. You articulate the ideas very well, great video.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Love it when the timing works out. Glad you watched it. Best wishes.

[@motlba]

Excellent demonstration, applying tonal values is what I suffer the most with when I paint. Thanks for explaining it so well.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

you're very welcome. Delighted you found it helpful

[@candacetroystudios]

You said it in more than one sentence! Give yourself permission! I definitely want to try this exercise because it’s like patting your head and rubbing your tummy!😅Thank you for the inspiration!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Good luck with it. Candice.

[@beckyhofer4328]

Your teachings are above the others I’ve watched. Why? You are a cerebral artist, and you have found ways to help us clearly understand the principles. I’ve learned much about composition from you, and now I’m beginning to understand about color theory as well. Thank you so VERY MUCH!❤️

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

So happy you find the videos helpful Becky. My very best wishes.

[@jeffreypostma6832]

I loved the third result. Changing the hue creates such a magical atmosphere that was les obvious in the original photo or in the more straightforward first painting.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Hi Jeffrey, I thought the third one turned out the most interesting as well.

[@jamesg2382]

Thanks Ian, I so appreciate your videos. I work non-representationally, but everything you have said is still relevant. Perfect timing (for me).

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Hi James, quite right the whole issue of hue, value and intensity and affecting everything representational or not. Best wishes.

[@Coco2345ful]

OMGosh! What has God wrought I will watch over and over again. Thanks

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Wonderful. I hope you enjoy it each time.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Delighted you found that helpful. All the best.

[@artspark77]

Thanks Ian, for this exciting, inspiring video

[@LovinLnCottage]

Thank you so much. I never understood how painters chose the odd colors I have seen before. This makes so much sense to me now and I can tell the difference between successful and unsuccessful combinations. I also learned how to make and correct these gamuts and values. You lesson was so clear. 🙏🏻☮️🖖

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Delighted you enjoyed it and found it helpful. All the best.

[@joankeyes2117]

Another thoughtful, well organized and helpful video. I appreciate your comment how too much intensity ends up being jumpy and distracting. Yup. Done that before!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Glad it was helpful Joan. You are not alone on that. Best wishes.

[@sandramartin3225]

Wonderful video. Can't wait to experiment!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Have fun with it Sandra. All the very best.

[@dmcdaniel2009]

Thanks for helping us see VALUE ... it is so very important! It helps us see it ! WOOHOO. WOOPIE ! 🤗

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thank you. Glad you liked the video.

[@colettemilner2517]

Thanks Robert...we really need to see it done to gain confidence to experiment like this. I appreciate all the free ideas you share

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

I'm glad you found them helpful

[@leksraamat1722]

You're an excellent teacher Ian, again thank you for another useful video. made for a good start to my day!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

My pleasure. Thank you for watching and best wishes.

[@vinodkumarpammy6438]

Thanks Ian. Great suggestions, to liberate painting into creative mode instead of being caged in a preconceived formula. 👏🙏

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Glad you liked it. It is so easy to start letting the subject dictate everything. Best wishes.

[@tkataby73]

You send out such a sense of beautiful serenity! Thank you for your videos, I love watching them. Looking forward to try these experiments.

[@judynail1690]

Yes! I love this. Its exactly how I've been feeling and I appreciate this lesson so much.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

So glad Judy. Thank you for watching

[@PaulMollon]

Hi Ian, excellent demonstration, and it has immediately given me an idea that I want to try. I will definitely give you some feedback. All the best👏👍😃

[@rathernotsay5629]

I would love to see more videos like this; changing the hue.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

thank you for letting me know. Best wishes.

[@susannebukatz4457]

You’re a great teacher, thank you. This small unit of knowledge is easily understandable, and your examples are helping a lot. In addition, you have a very gentle, calm and positive way of explaining things which is very motivating.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

You're very welcome. Thanks so much for that kind comment Susanne

[@cheryrobertson2735]

I love this one. It was such a surprise to me I'm happy not to be stuck with the same old scene! Good to know.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Absolutely. It is a fun way to explore and play around with landscapes. Good luck and best wishes.

[@sylhayes8152]

Perfect timing for me. I’ve been going Fauve because I want to use more colour and this gives me some structure. Many thanks Ian.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

I'm glad you found it helpful

[@barbarabackley2187]

This is the best explanation I have ever heard regarding changing hues. Thank you. All of your teaching explanations have been so very clear. (That doesn’t mean that the ideas are not complex but you explain the “how to” so well.). Barbara B.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thank you Barbara. I appreciate that. All the best, Ian.

[@jimblowers9914]

You are AOMH..BNQ! (Almost over my head...but not quite!) ThankYOU!

[@susanproctor7512]

Excellent way to develop competence using and recognizing tonal values.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

thanks so much Susan. Best wishes.

[@marywebb1138]

Hi Ian.😊 I took your wonderful class last year. It was such a great experience. And yet I still enjoy and gain more insight watching these U-tube lessons. Thank you 😊

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Hi Mary, nice to hear from you and delighted you are enjoying the videos. All the best.

[@terrileslie7265]

I so appreciate your teaching style. You simplify, use examples. It just always makes sense to me. I work in pastels.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Wonderful. This can apply nicely to pastels. Thank you and all the best.

[@gentleyogaforanybody1520]

Just excellent advice. I think my favorite comment you made was "the photograph is not the boss, you're the boss." Good point to always keep in mind!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Well that's what happens, doesn't it? It starts to exert this weird control. When hey..... wait a minute.

[@graceveenema4762]

Oh my goodness…a lot to take in. So much I don’t know. I’ll watch it again and see if I can push myself to stop copying photos! Thanks so much for your monthly gift.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

So happy you found it helpful. Best wishes.

[@fatherburning358]

Exactly where I want to go. Great lesson. Ever so grateful 🙏

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Delighted you found it helpful.