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.

[@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.

[@_Emit_]

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

[@Cuckedfunt]

Love how your able to convey so much information without drawing details

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thank you so much.

[@christinemay2411]

Yes please. Your drawings are simply beautiful!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Wonderful. I plan on it. Thanks Christine.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@janesoncanvas8337]

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

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

You're welcome!

[@jessicareynolds8276]

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

[@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.

[@johntolsma5026]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@BlackCatsBowTies]

Yes! More videos of you drawing, Ian!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

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

[@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!!

[@scenetaxonomy]

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.

[@irecordwithaphone1856]

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]

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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@YolotLanda]

Más videos como este por favor señor Ian, son muy útiles.

[@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.

[@reedfish99]

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

[@user-vh8yg7nk1s]

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!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

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

[@bonniebickel6962]

Yes, I would love to see another drawing.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Glad it was helpful.

[@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.

[@paulthomasmiller1842]

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

[@sharonstritzel9490]

Yes, please, more videos! Love them all!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thank you Sharon. I plan on it!

[@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.

[@lisaramscar]

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

[@renatoalencar13]

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]

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.

[@lorindacanales9920]

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

[@Susancarolart]

excellent, thank you, yes more drawing videos. Susan

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

I plan on it. Thank you Susan.

[@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

[@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.

[@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 😃

[@Leslie-sg4by]

Yes please more sketch demos for painting!!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

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

[@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.

[@dases1982]

Yes please!!! need more videos like this one

[@christinegalysh7433]

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

[@farhadjavi1012]

This was really great. Thanks for sharing it.

[@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.

[@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.

[@berniceohearn4290]

I really like seeing the drawing phase to help a painting

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

HI Bernice, so I'll do another then next time. Thanks for letting me know. All the best.

[@christinajordan9713]

Yes, more please!

[@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.

[@paulwells782]

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

[@p5rsona]

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

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

OK will do another video on the drawing process.

[@darksilk1967]

Thanks Mr. Roberts

[@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.

[@je.danymarlow7395]

Such helpful short video! Thanks a lot

[@sorenrasmussen8676]

Yes, please. This really helps a lot

[@salilweling]

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

[@IrynaBoehland]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@markhudson5825]

Great, thank you so much! Would love to see more of these.

[@joanlacasse1402]

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

[@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.

[@ankevonjanuszkiewicz8458]

Thank you again for an inside to a fine painting

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thank you Anke.

[@alicegriffin4375]

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]

Glad it was helpful Alice. I will definitely post more drawings videos in the weeks ahead.

[@beckystephens4391]

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

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thanks so much Becky.

[@ds9368]

Thank you Ian! This is very helpful and would love to see more of videos of this kind.

[@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.

[@leksraamat1722]

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

[@janetc3707]

Yes, please post more drawing videos! Thanks!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

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

[@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.

[@annesaxon4891]

Watching your pencil drawings has inspired me to follow this path, it is so enjoyable, please do more. Thanks.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Happy to hear that. Thank you Anne. I will definitely post more drawings videos in the weeks ahead.

[@ironmomcalifornia]

YES these drawings are great fun. Thank you.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

More to come then Andrea. All the best.

[@CSG22556]

More please! So helpful Ian!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Great Will do. Best wishes.

[@kathyswearingen1509]

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

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Excellent. Thank you Kathy.

[@sandramckeehan5679]

Yes, more! Thanks!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

I plan on it. Thank you!

[@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.

[@tenthousandwaves]

It’s really helpful. I hope you do more drawings.

[@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/

[@quiltingmuggle2759]

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

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

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

[@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

[@dreamers_descent]

I'd love to see more of these

[@scarlethernandez1821]

Wonderfully helpful. Thanks

[@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.

[@JB-mm4jp]

Yes, another drawing would be great. Many thanks.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@nancysharp3933]

You are so good at explaining and demonstrating how to break it down into simple shapes! It’s so helpful!!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thanks so much Nancy. All the best

[@judithmalan1502]

Very good. So effective. THANK YOU.

[@SusanHaumeder]

Yes. More. That was very helpful.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thanks so much Susan. I plan on it.

[@jennyhumphrey8945]

That's what I needed. thank you!

[@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.

[@ruthwilliams9882]

Yes! More drawings!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

OK will do Ruth. Thanks.

[@lisaburda5490]

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]

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

[@lucianapaes4183]

Thank you! please give us more of your time and drawings.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Will do Luciana. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@voxa3976]

Thank you so much!! 😍

[@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.

[@paulineshelley4421]

It’s very helpful watching your drawing process. I would like to see more videos like this please. Thank you!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

More to come Pauline. Thanks so much.

[@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.