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 Жыл бұрын
Can't draw what you can't see.
@okeypokes4736 Жыл бұрын
Blackwing matte pencils on smooth newsprint or Bristol is a match made in heaven
@davecampbell51111 ай бұрын
Thanks for this explanation. I’ve been practicing your method of drawing, but with mixed results. This should help.
@dfrozendog38496 ай бұрын
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.
@donnatodd4119 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Donna. It is very true. I will definitely post more drawings videos in the weeks ahead.
@_Emit_ Жыл бұрын
"draw what you see, not what you think you see" -my art teacher, and millions of other artists
@Cuckedfunt Жыл бұрын
Love how your able to convey so much information without drawing details
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much.
@christinemay2411 Жыл бұрын
Yes please. Your drawings are simply beautiful!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Жыл бұрын
Wonderful. I plan on it. Thanks Christine.
@debwicks2523 Жыл бұрын
Yes, Ian, would love to see more videos - your elegant and simplified drawings always inspire me. Thanks!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Жыл бұрын
HI Deb, Nice to hear from you. All the best.
@G1g1658 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
HI Patricia, That's great. Thank you. I'll do another one next month. All the best.
@maliabryngelson5581 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Malia. I am delighted you found it helpful and I will definitely post more drawings videos in the weeks ahead.
@anthonyandrade2536 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Very happty to hear it Anthony. All the very best.
@naazahs9045 Жыл бұрын
Where can we see your work Anthony ? Would be really interesting to see, if it's not too much of a bother to you.
@janesoncanvas8337 Жыл бұрын
Anytime you show your process is great for us. Thank you!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@jessicareynolds8276 Жыл бұрын
Yes please for another video! That video was so helpful to simplify everything down.
@suemcdonough3204 Жыл бұрын
You always present things with clarity and your work is so beautiful. I would love to see more.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Sue. I will definitely post more drawings videos in the weeks ahead.
@johntolsma5026 Жыл бұрын
Yes please, another video would be wonderful, thanks a lot Ian!
@ranjanaluwihare1511 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
That's my thinking exactly Ranjan. All the best.
@Bright-It9 ай бұрын
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.
@michaelressler3189 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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.
@BlackCatsBowTies Жыл бұрын
Yes! More videos of you drawing, Ian!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Жыл бұрын
OK, I'll do another next time. All the best
@robhead22 Жыл бұрын
Yes !!! Please post another drawing! I love this!!! Thank you!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Жыл бұрын
Will do Robert. Thanks for letting me know. All the best.
@robhead22 Жыл бұрын
@@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Thank you! I really appreciate your lessons! Youre an inspiring artist/ teacher!!
@scenetaxonomy Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Great Allison. Glad you picked up those tips (pun not intended). All the best.
@irecordwithaphone1856 Жыл бұрын
I have definitely noticed as I've started drawing more and more a renewed interest in nature and the world around me. Clouds. How everything looks
@SarahBurnsStudio Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Sarah. I will definitely post more drawings videos in the weeks ahead.
@evelynvanderlinde7357 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Evelyn. I will definitely post more drawings videos in the weeks ahead.
@seraaron Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much.
@sandegeorge542 Жыл бұрын
It is instructive to see how you “see” through your drawings. So, Yes, more please.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Жыл бұрын
Thank you Sande. I will definitely post more drawings videos in the weeks ahead.
@YolotLanda5 ай бұрын
Más videos como este por favor señor Ian, son muy útiles.
@Wal48 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. I plan on doing more drawing videos.
@reedfish999 ай бұрын
Hi Ian that was a great video! Such an elegant way to sketch! Nice values too. Have a great day!
@user-vh8yg7nk1s2 ай бұрын
Your suggestion that you do more of the same sort of drawings that you did in the video "Drawing Helps You See the World" is great. I would watch them all. as I am learning a lot!
@IanRobertsMasteringCompositionАй бұрын
I'm delighted you found it helpful. Thanks so much.
@bonniebickel696211 күн бұрын
Yes, I would love to see another drawing.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition10 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful.
@anniepais700 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
That is excellent. Thank you Annie.
@paulthomasmiller1842 Жыл бұрын
I love the tonal contrast. Master artist level. Thanks for sharing.
@sharonstritzel9490 Жыл бұрын
Yes, please, more videos! Love them all!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Жыл бұрын
Thank you Sharon. I plan on it!
@sm2292 Жыл бұрын
Please post more videos like this, demonstrating how to simplify and draw and apply values. This is helpful. Thank you.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Жыл бұрын
You're so welcome. I will definitely post more drawings videos in the weeks ahead.
@lisaramscar Жыл бұрын
Yes please and thank you. Really helped me to not over do my art.
@renatoalencar13 Жыл бұрын
Beginner here.The anxiety I feel thinking about all the details, colours, mixing and everything else before painting just dropped to zero :D Thank you for the video!
@juliepowell9615 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Many thanks and glad you enjoyed it Julie.
@lorindacanales9920 Жыл бұрын
WOW!! LOVED THIS DRAWING AND TUTORIAL! JUST BRILLIANT! THANKS FOR SHARING:)
@Susancarolart Жыл бұрын
excellent, thank you, yes more drawing videos. Susan
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Жыл бұрын
I plan on it. Thank you Susan.
@joanistotler8804 Жыл бұрын
Yes, please, I LOVE your step by step drawings - thanks so very much for sharing!!🤗
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Жыл бұрын
You are most welcome Joani. All the best
@aksiniad.1933 Жыл бұрын
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.
@KS-yv7tw Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. I plan on it!
@KS-yv7tw Жыл бұрын
Look forward to it 😃
@Leslie-sg4by Жыл бұрын
Yes please more sketch demos for painting!!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Жыл бұрын
Sure thing Leslie. Thanks for responding and I'll do another next time.
@alkasarin1073 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Will do Alka. All the best.
@dases1982 Жыл бұрын
Yes please!!! need more videos like this one
@christinegalysh7433 Жыл бұрын
Yes, would like to see more drawings. Amazing. Thank you and All the best.
@farhadjavi10127 ай бұрын
This was really great. Thanks for sharing it.
@clairemullisen7013 Жыл бұрын
Love your demonstration of drawing and how you carve out shapes within the composition. I'd love to see more. Thanks Ian!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Жыл бұрын
Will do another Claire next time then. Thanks for letting me know.
@ehart2422 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
It's really nice of you to let me know you are finding the videos so helpful. Good luck and best wishes.
@berniceohearn4290 Жыл бұрын
I really like seeing the drawing phase to help a painting
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Жыл бұрын
HI Bernice, so I'll do another then next time. Thanks for letting me know. All the best.
@christinajordan9713 Жыл бұрын
Yes, more please!
@yiliao123 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Excellent Yi. Glad you enjoy it.
@paulwells782 Жыл бұрын
I find these type videos very helpful. Yes please to more. I really appreciate you sharing so much information.
@p5rsona Жыл бұрын
the simplicity and effectiveness of your lines is sublime. more sketches please!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Жыл бұрын
OK will do another video on the drawing process.
@darksilk1967 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mr. Roberts
@lenabelfrage-blau3898 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Yes, please show us more drawing videos. Very helpful.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Жыл бұрын
Great Lena. I will definitely post more drawings videos in the weeks ahead.
@je.danymarlow7395 Жыл бұрын
Such helpful short video! Thanks a lot
@sorenrasmussen8676 Жыл бұрын
Yes, please. This really helps a lot
@salilweling11 ай бұрын
your videos gives positive vibes to do painting with simple but beautiful way.
@IrynaBoehland Жыл бұрын
Yes, please, composition and tonal value lessons are very helpful. Thank you
@anitagibbs3714 Жыл бұрын
Yes please more like this….. I love your art & inspiration to composition. Your explanations are clear & make sense thank you
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you find the videos helpful Anita. And yes I'll do another one next time.
@suhitashirodkar7422 Жыл бұрын
yes please too another video like this on drawing! Thank you!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Жыл бұрын
I will definitely post more drawings videos in the weeks ahead. Thanks Suhita.
@markhudson5825 Жыл бұрын
Great, thank you so much! Would love to see more of these.
@joanlacasse1402 Жыл бұрын
Yes, I would like to see other videos like this. It si so instructif.
@anaconda470 Жыл бұрын
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.
@ankevonjanuszkiewicz8458 Жыл бұрын
Thank you again for an inside to a fine painting
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Жыл бұрын
Thank you Anke.
@alicegriffin4375 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Ian. This video was very helpful, I liked seeing how you rotate the paper and erase out the clouds. More of these please.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful Alice. I will definitely post more drawings videos in the weeks ahead.
@beckystephens4391 Жыл бұрын
Love your real life painting/drawing videos. Thank you!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Becky.
@ds9368 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Ian! This is very helpful and would love to see more of videos of this kind.
@lisalau9816 Жыл бұрын
I would enjoy more of the drawing videos from photos. Thank you so much for the videos. They are so helpful.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Жыл бұрын
I will definitely post more drawings videos in the weeks ahead. Thank you Lisa.
@leksraamat1722 Жыл бұрын
Ian, your videos never cease to inform and reinforce useful and pleasing insights. Yes. More drawings please!
@janetc3707 Жыл бұрын
Yes, please post more drawing videos! Thanks!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Жыл бұрын
Hi Janet, will do another next time. All the best.
@EleanorNutini-os5lw Жыл бұрын
Yes. I would very much like to see more videos like this. Very helpful. Thank you.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Жыл бұрын
Great. I will definitely post more drawings videos in the weeks ahead.
@annesaxon4891 Жыл бұрын
Watching your pencil drawings has inspired me to follow this path, it is so enjoyable, please do more. Thanks.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Жыл бұрын
Happy to hear that. Thank you Anne. I will definitely post more drawings videos in the weeks ahead.
@ironmomcalifornia Жыл бұрын
YES these drawings are great fun. Thank you.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Жыл бұрын
More to come then Andrea. All the best.
@CSG22556 Жыл бұрын
More please! So helpful Ian!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Жыл бұрын
Great Will do. Best wishes.
@kathyswearingen1509 Жыл бұрын
Yes please! I learn from all your videos and am fascinated watching how you create your images
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Жыл бұрын
Excellent. Thank you Kathy.
@sandramckeehan5679 Жыл бұрын
Yes, more! Thanks!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Жыл бұрын
I plan on it. Thank you!
@123tabatha Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
I'm delighted you found the video helpful. And I'll do another this month.
@tenthousandwaves Жыл бұрын
It’s really helpful. I hope you do more drawings.
@laurierounds71022 ай бұрын
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.
@IanRobertsMasteringCompositionАй бұрын
My Pinterest page and IG have many drawings. Pinterest here: www.pinterest.com/IanRobertsMasteringComposition/
@quiltingmuggle2759 Жыл бұрын
Yes, I'd love to see another video. Thank you!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Жыл бұрын
I will definitely post more drawings videos in the weeks ahead.
@doaametal1935 Жыл бұрын
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
@dreamers_descent Жыл бұрын
I'd love to see more of these
@scarlethernandez1821 Жыл бұрын
Wonderfully helpful. Thanks
@kimstepney9370 Жыл бұрын
Really great discssion about planning, gradation and composition. Yes please-- I'd love to see another video on this!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Жыл бұрын
Wonderful. Thanks Kim. I will definitely post more drawings videos in the weeks ahead.
@JB-mm4jp Жыл бұрын
Yes, another drawing would be great. Many thanks.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Жыл бұрын
Great. I will definitely post more drawings videos in the weeks ahead.
@mitchrush2266 Жыл бұрын
Extremely helpful. Love how you simplify it down. Most of my problems in painting go back to problems in drawing.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Жыл бұрын
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.
@cynthia_artistpro Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I am glad you like the drawing.
@nancysharp3933 Жыл бұрын
You are so good at explaining and demonstrating how to break it down into simple shapes! It’s so helpful!!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Nancy. All the best
@judithmalan1502 Жыл бұрын
Very good. So effective. THANK YOU.
@SusanHaumeder Жыл бұрын
Yes. More. That was very helpful.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Susan. I plan on it.
@jennyhumphrey8945 Жыл бұрын
That's what I needed. thank you!
@MarylynneNicholson-ck9et Жыл бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyed watching the drawing. Would love to see more!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it Marylynne and I'll do another next time. All the best.
@ruthwilliams9882 Жыл бұрын
Yes! More drawings!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Жыл бұрын
OK will do Ruth. Thanks.
@lisaburda5490 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Ian! When drawing I am really struggling with "seeing" the shapes, so this type of videos is very very helpful. It would be great to see more! Best wishes!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Жыл бұрын
Thank you Lisa. Glad you liked it. I will definitely post more drawings videos in the weeks ahead.
@lucianapaes4183 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! please give us more of your time and drawings.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Жыл бұрын
Will do Luciana. Glad you enjoyed it.
@voxa3976 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! 😍
@susansumnerroberts9617 Жыл бұрын
Loved this. Very helpful and YES I'd love to see another. Thank you
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Жыл бұрын
HI Susan, I'll do another next time. Thank you for letting me know. Best wishes.
@paulineshelley4421 Жыл бұрын
It’s very helpful watching your drawing process. I would like to see more videos like this please. Thank you!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Жыл бұрын
More to come Pauline. Thanks so much.
@TomH_YT Жыл бұрын
Yes, please. Videos like this are very helpful and inspiring.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I will definitely post more drawings videos in the weeks ahead.