Ian, what is remarkable is the way you address those small nuances which are the bane of any painter. It speaks volumes for the kind of experience you have had and the empathy that you have to make it that much easier for beginners and advanced-beginners perhaps. Thanks a lot for those insights which have incalculable value for aspiring painters.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. I really appreciate it and I am delighted you find my videos so helpful. All the best.
@serrielu802511 ай бұрын
As a beginner / hobbyist painter, honestly y’all, Ian’s channel seems like he’s revealing Houdini’s secrets or prized soup recipes. Amazing stuff, and I am very very grateful.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
That is very kind of you to say. I am delighted you are finding my videos helpful. All the best.
@dianamohrsen837211 ай бұрын
You are an amazing teacher! Can't imagine anyone communicating more clearly. Plus it is inspiring as you make it all seem possible.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
that is very kind of you to say. Thanks so much Diana. All the best.
@Dennis-Hare11 ай бұрын
Good to have you back, Ian. Amazing results. Like any pro, you do make it look easy, yet you give aspiring painters hope. Hope that we can indeed progress. Thank you.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much Dennis. All the best.
@ronschlorff708911 ай бұрын
Here's a news flash for you, and any other "beginner" (we all are) viewing this great art channel, it never gets "easy", and it is certainly not "fun" to paint, no matter how long you do it. Any time you hear someone say they want to paint cuz it looks like lots of "fun" you know they will never get very far. Painting, like playing music, is for serous people who want to learn something no one else, or few, can do. However, you never really arrive at your goals and that's what makes it worthwhile and challenging. The more you paint the more you expect from yourself, and the "goal post" keeps getting farther out of reach, but that should not stop you, if you are serious about it. It's also why so many people start painting and then give it up since they see no "progress" in their work. But it's not about progress, it is about learning something, and problem solving, constantly. Many people, it seems, produce painting videos on You Tube, but it is clear they only paint when they are "filming" themselves, with some awful music background, or on fast forward, without commentary or instruction. And their work usually really sucks, even though they seem to produce a lot of vids. You've all seen them, and know what I'm talking about, but Ian is not one of those people, clearly. He is a generous teacher. And like anything from computer programming to painting, the more you do it the more you will learn and the better you may get, but not always. I'm sure many computer programmers get fired because they don't keep learning new things to make their work if not "better" at least "seemingly easier", and that keeps them employed. Just a bit of advice and experience from someone who has painted a long time, in all media and genres, but is still looking at videos like Ian's here to learn some "new stuff" or review old things once learned. I'm guessing Ian never stops learning new things in art too!! So, all that being said, "happy painting" everyone!! LOL :D
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
Richard, Hallelujah! Well said.@@ronschlorff7089
@IExpectedBSJustNotThisMuchBS10 ай бұрын
@@ronschlorff7089 Thanks. It’s helpful to learn that the goal posts will shift if we learn something. I suppose “fun” depends on the person. Some find things that are challenging fun even if it is hard work (mostly because they enjoy being engrossed in something)… just depends on the challenge.
@ronschlorff708910 ай бұрын
Definitely, fun is in the eye of the beholder. Some folks find golf fun, for example, but that's not my game either. I subscribe to what Mark Twain is alleged to have said of golf: " A lovely walk, ..ruined", or words to that effect. LOL. I like the idea of "problem solving" that art provides you with; it keeps your brain "fresh" and "alive", even in old age!! LOL ;D@@IExpectedBSJustNotThisMuchBS
@millytseng808011 ай бұрын
Thank you Ian for your generosity in sharing your knowledge. Just what I needed to learn and practice. 🙏
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
thanks so much. Glad you liked it and all the best.
@bartcharlow980711 ай бұрын
Wonderful example. You had me from the structural layout alone, then your skillful altering of the values between the various planes and the focal point. So well done and well explained. Thank you, Ian.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
You're very welcome. Thank you for watching.
@dutchamericanman11 ай бұрын
What an excellent lesson. Thank you for making the time to produce these - I learn so much with each video. These raise my understanding of composition - now off to paint!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. Enjoy the painting process and have fun. All the best.
@lindaaddison423411 ай бұрын
You have done a wonderful job of explaining a step by step so that even a beginner like myself can understand. I believe I have gotten more from this video than any so far. By the way, it is a lovely painting.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
That makes me very happy to hear. Thank you Linda.
@frenchgrama11 ай бұрын
Beautifully explained... I learn sooooo much from you and am very grateful to you for sharing. I bought your book 'Mastering Composition' and refer to it often, I paint in watercolours only and I've tried a number of your compositions in watercolours with varying degrees of success due to the different way in which watercolours are applied compared to oils and acrylics - and I'll definitely have a go at doing this one. I would love to see you paint 'alla prima' in watercolour.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
Delighted you enjoyed the video. And the book. I find I am way more fluid with oil. Much more experience with it than with watercolor. I'd have to do quite a bit of watercolor painting before I think my efforts would be helpful.
@Delane6111 ай бұрын
What an excellent teacher your are, Ian. Thank you so much for this video, it was so very helpful.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful. Thanks so much.
@skyofhoney711 ай бұрын
Yet again another brilliant video. So helpful, so clear, so informed. You inspire me.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
So glad. Thank you and all the best.
@andrzejmaranda369911 ай бұрын
Your video is VERY INSTRUCTIVE, INFORMATIVE & INSPIRING, Ian!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. I am glad you think so.
@andrzejmaranda369911 ай бұрын
@@IanRobertsMasteringComposition: pleasure is ALL MINE! :)
@sapienproductions11 ай бұрын
Thank you Ian, I was just driving home and thinking, I wonder if Ian Roberts will have a new video soon, I sit down and there is a notification. I'm very happy. Great tips and information as ever and and incredibly beautiful painting to watch come to life. Thank you again for your time, knowledge and content.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind comment. I am glad I was able to deliver a video as soon as you were thinking about it. Best wishes.
@anneadamczewski418711 ай бұрын
Brilliant! Thank you again Ian. I really appreciate that you keep ‘the main thing, the main thing’. Clarifying the point of interest. Repetition of shapes leading to the point of interest. Keeping the palate simple. Go slow. Don’t fuss and enjoy the process. 👏
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
HI Anne, that is exactly the right idea.
@refugeinthewind11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. With the vast amount of content on the Internet it is such a pleasure to receive email notification of your videos! I learn so much. ( Can't wait for the farm work here to wind down in fall so I can spend the autumn and winter nights in my little studio...🎨🖼
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
That is very kind of you to say. Thank you. I wish you the best for autumn and winter nights in your little studio.
@mortysnerd11 ай бұрын
Thanks, Ian I always look forward to Tuesdays to see what you're going to teach us. you give a lot out and I hope you get it back through book sales and sales of your work. I always learn something or upgrade my attention to nuance.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
I like your expression upgrade your attention to nuance. Nicely said.
@NJ-bu7zw11 ай бұрын
I stumbled onto your video series while searching some information on thumbnail sketches. And I am glad I did so. What a great, interesting series and way of teaching. I wish I had an art teacher like you in my younger days. So, thank you from the Netherlands and I am looking forward to the next videos.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
Delighted you stumbled upon my channel. Thank you for watching and I hope you enjoy my videos. All the best, Ian.
@juliepowell961511 ай бұрын
I so enjoyed watching you paint this Ian. It looked like a rather plain scene with flat light when you showed the reference image, but your painting brought it to life and it’s a beautiful calming image. You made alla prima appear so easy. I wish! Julie
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Julie.
@marywilliamson255911 ай бұрын
This lesson/demo was super helpful, especially the advice to paint each object as you come to it, and then LEAVE IT ALONE! This is the most important tip for me to learn. Thenks
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
you are not alone. All of us have to practice that more. Glad you liked the video. Thank you
@suarezromelia311510 ай бұрын
Hi Ian, I haven't painted for a while but I'm ready to start again and this video is very helpful. Thank you very much for your valuable guide.
@jeancollier293011 ай бұрын
I love this! Deceptively simple brush strokes and such a pleasing result. Much to learn! Many thanks, Ian.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
thanks so much Jean.
@marciagklarosk516111 ай бұрын
Another excellent and comprehensive class! Thank you very much!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
you're very welcome Marcia
@rebeccabrown94111 ай бұрын
Excellent tips (as usual) - I remember a quote someone told me, in relation to overworking: “There’s a value to spontaneity that ‘finish’ can never equal.” (Charles Movalli) Thanks for showing in a practical way what that looks like.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
I really like that quote. Thank you Rebecca. All the best.
@francoforleo497111 ай бұрын
Another excellent demo filled with inspiration and great advice 🙏🎨🙏
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
thanks so much Franco. Glad you think so.
@francoforleo497111 ай бұрын
Since I have adopted your approach on looking at shapes, my paintings have improved considerably… ( or so I think ! ) 🙏🎨🙏
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
wonderful to hear!@@francoforleo4971
@normamiller231611 ай бұрын
Thank you Ian for breaking your process down in such a straightforward and practical approach. Such a beautiful painting, along with your impeccable choice of colors! I just finished Creative Authenticity, after purchasing it from your website. Impactful information, which I will refer to for both inspiration and confidence.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video Norman and CA. All the very best.
@mikeinengland998211 ай бұрын
It's wonderful to see you working Ian. One second there's an outline sketch and then suddenly you've conjured up a masterpiece. The distance effect is brilliant. This is one of my two favourite paintings of yours; the other being the sunny garden with your wife in a blue dress. After seeing this I've promised myself I'm going to paint a similar landscape to be proud of. Thank you.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
that makes me very happy to hear Mike. Thank you for the kind words and I am glad you are using my videos as inspiration. All the best. @@mikeinengland9982
@WENDYHIPS11 ай бұрын
Ian, I can't thank you enough for your videos. Ive learned an immense amount from them, you!!! Your painting in this vid is stunning! Thank you for your generosity in sharing your insights and expertise! 🙏
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
You are very welcome. I appreciate your kind comment
@annebutt450711 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Ian, for this terrific tutorial.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
You're very welcome Anne. All the best.
@michelfrance7511 ай бұрын
Thank you for this excellent video which illustrates how with a fairly banal and not very photogenic landscape, you can create a beautiful painting. I really like the artistic way in which you treated the tall grass in the foreground as well as the wheat field, this deserves to be developed in a specific video.
@ronschlorff708911 ай бұрын
Yes, all of nature is potentially beautiful, you just have to take time to study and appreciate it deeply, and painting it allows you to do that!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
It's funny you say you thought the photo banal because from the time I took it I thought oh this will make a great painting. But the thing is I am attracted to the compositional structure really, not to the scene itself (as scenic or beautiful say). Delighted you enjoyed the video. With best wishes.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
I think a lot of learning to paint is learning to see. Sort of a right brain shift to seeing in terms of design perhaps.
@ronschlorff708911 ай бұрын
Yes, Ian, it is amazing how almost anything you can think of, at least in a landscape, will make a good if not great painting, compositionally. It doesn't have to be "heroic", like the Grand Canyon, that's been done, "ad nauseum", or like the duck flying over a marsh, or much much worse, IMHO, a dumb plate of fruit. LOL ;D. But the most interesting light effects, thanks to our G-type star, and good composition, thanks to the observant artist, can be found in the most "overlooked" and common of landscapes. :D@@IanRobertsMasteringComposition
@michelfrance7511 ай бұрын
I'm talking about the raw landscape not your photo which is already an artistic interpretation. A photo taken and framed by a painter is already a beginning of a painting. This is perhaps why one hardly ever finds a photo conducive to a painting in the image banks with catchy and excessively processed shots more conducive to travel agency advertisements.@@IanRobertsMasteringComposition
@arnabkundu621111 ай бұрын
Absolutely love the way you teach! Hoping to be able to incorporate some of it in my next painting
@sarahplynch11 ай бұрын
Ian, I have only recently discovered your channel and have now worked through from the beginning. I rather belatedly realized that your book, “Mastering Composition” , has been on my Amazon wish list for several years but had slipped to the bottom. I have been painting for decades but have always felt that while basic composition is the most important aspect of all art it is also my own weakness. Thank you for your very helpful videos (and I have now purchased the book too!)
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
Thank you Sarah. I am glad you found me on KZbin - funny about the book too. I hope you enjoy it. Thank you for the kind comment. All the best.
@vivaldirules11 ай бұрын
That was excellent. You make this so accessible. I really appreciate your effort. Thank you!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
kind of you to say. Thanks so much.
@snowsick111 ай бұрын
An admirable painting and a brilliant thoughtful instruction) and to slow down - this is a remarkable synch for me)) thank you!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
You're very welcome!
@dektold767 ай бұрын
Very inspiring study on the use of foliage tones and essential brushstrokes. Thank You !
@naturevideos649611 ай бұрын
Hello Ian, I wanted to express how much I thoroughly enjoyed your demonstration. I watched it twice and was truly impressed. Your skills in this style of painting are undeniable, and it's clear that you are a master of your craft. As for my own painting endeavors, I anticipate that my free time for painting will draw near, most likely in January of the coming year. I have one more semester of teaching to complete before I can fully immerse myself in the world of landscape painting. I've been eagerly looking forward to this transition, as it's a significant step toward realizing my artistic passion. I want to take this opportunity to wish you all the best, Ian. Your talent and dedication are inspiring, and I look forward to the time when I can devote myself entirely to my artistic pursuits. Warm regards, Amarasiri
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
Hi Amarasiri, I wish you years of artistic engagement when you retire. Sounds exciting. With best wishes.
@apianarosa11 ай бұрын
Your painting is much more vibrant than the photo, that simple scene comes to life.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
thanks so much.
@teriehr849011 ай бұрын
Just unbelievable! the deliberate brush strokes, almost mushing the brush, then the distinction between light and dark.....and simplistic! I just can't get over it. I just did a little 5 x 7 of a vineyard and I probably used more brushstrokes than you did!! Always learning! and this is going to be my primer to watch over and over! Thank you Thank you Thank you!!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
So glad you found it helpful. All the best.
@christinerothmuller259711 ай бұрын
Allways great to watch you painting carefully and beautifully!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
Thank you Christine. All the best
@grandpa_eric8 ай бұрын
Inspiring lesson. Thank you! When I paint plein air alla prima I’m compelled to capture the elements quickly. Usually top to bottom as you demonstrated. It’s a race with the sunlight. Sometimes I scrub in the darks, hit the local color, saving the highlights and accents for last. It works! Trying to slow down, and leave the brushwork alone in the end is a challenge. I leave my expression and joy of the moment at the scene. And onto the next painting. Thank you so much, Ian. Your clarity in approach is wonderful.
@carolv98711 ай бұрын
Ian, thank you so much for these videos. I love your books as well. Last summer I joined a local plein group. It was a real struggle to not feel overwhelmed. It was a bit of a challenge applying this to watercolour but I think it's finally coming to me. I'll keep reading, watching and evolving
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
HI Carol, I would suggest, if you are not using one, that when plein air painting use a viewfinder to locate a design, and to organize it on your paper before you start. It really helps with overwhelm. So much stuff to look at. Good luck.
@pni200911 ай бұрын
Beautiful! Your videos have made me focus on the composition every time I’m in front of the canvas, thanks
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
thank you. That makes me very happy to hear
@jgtutors11 ай бұрын
Love this lesson and the 3 tips, thank you!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
You're so welcome. Best wishes.
@conniegray910811 ай бұрын
This demo pulled together many classes and years of instruction into a great understanding finally…I love how sparse you are with words…not any jabber that I hear from other instructors….I work with pastels and think this demo will help …I have a scene almost identical from our farm…..thank you for making a difference
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
Good luck on your painting. Glad you enjoyed the video. All the best.
@christinefischerart11 ай бұрын
Another great tutorial on Alla Prima painting. Your brushwork and color is so reminiscent of Van Gogh, Cezanne and early Monet. thanks so much for your teaching.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
thanks so much. Kind of you to say.
@sandradodson54011 ай бұрын
Beautiful Landscape and very informative demo. Thank you!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
you're very welcome Sandra
@sandradodson54011 ай бұрын
I bought your book today and so far I am so happy I got it.@@IanRobertsMasteringComposition
@evandegenfelder455411 ай бұрын
Love this painting, Ian; It's beautiful. I'm fixing to begin a landscape (not my strong suit, but I have some reference photos that are too compelling) and watching this has increased my confidence that an alla prima approach is the right one for the painting I have in mind. The three tips are excellent. I think many artists are guilty of trying 'fix' their paintings when, if they would just slow down and think, mistakes might be avoided. That's one of my biggest problems, so with these reminders ringing in my head, I'll begin! Thank you SO much!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
Good luck Evan. All the best.
@debraedmunds364911 ай бұрын
You took a simple scene and brought out the beauty of the various colors and composition. Slowing down has been my hardest achievement and this instruction gives me hope in achieving so much more! Can’t wait to paint!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
thank you Debra. I am delighted you liked the video so much.
@billpliske11 ай бұрын
One of your best videos .. well done!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
Glad you think so. All the best.
@gretaklug11 ай бұрын
Love the way you “flip” your brush strokes to blend in, avoiding sharp edges. You make it look easy.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
thank you Greta. Glad you like it.
@garysart11 ай бұрын
Thank you Ian for another very interesting Video, thanks again
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Gary
@marykahn680311 ай бұрын
I know I will be watching this again after I do the Color Course. It's interesting to watch this painting come alive and how Ian applies adding colors and yellows as he comes forward. One of these days, I think I will follow along with Ian and paint this myself. Fascinating tutorial. Beautiful painting. Thank you Ian for this video and the tips.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
thank you Mary. I appreciate the kind comment. Best wishes and excited to have you in the color course.
@jasonoliver788110 ай бұрын
I feel like as a beginner that what you are teaching us now will make more sense to me later as I gain more experience.
@fernandoboavida147511 ай бұрын
Excellent painting. Excellent advice.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it. Thank you Fernando
@katiesauceda176911 ай бұрын
Back from summer onto painting and you have given me a great push of valuable information and inspiration. Slow it down acknowledge the color palette and shapes and brush techniques. Thanks
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
you're very welcome Katie. Best wishes.
@henriquejanuario88111 ай бұрын
GREAT CLASS! THANKS FOR YOUR HELP!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
You're very welcome!
@louielouie41874 ай бұрын
Just wonderful videos one after the other, can't say enough about your teaching
@juanamartinalbo943911 ай бұрын
You are a great teacher Ian! I have learn a lot following you, I and hope I can keep doing It! Thank you very much!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
You are very welcome. Thank you for watching
@kramollag11 ай бұрын
"Leave it" this just excellent advice! Many times a painted shape looks off until all it's corresponding shapes are painted. Thank you!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
you're very welcome Mark. All the best.
@tomhoang48956 ай бұрын
I really appreciated this video ! Giving me a lot of insights . Thank you so very much Ian Roberts!
@lindab.64558 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed this one. Odd as it may sound, I felt like walking 'backward' in this tutorial was incredibly helpful to understand the -where to begin. The untouched trees and vegetation after the initial paint, has such a lively feel . I love this scene and painting. Thank you
@dschmid884511 ай бұрын
This was helpful. This approach also works with “pure watercolour” watercolour painting, which I use frequently instead of the commonly used wet-on-wet approach. The result is a more “loose” and fresh looking watercolour. I think few people realize they can also use the alla prima approach.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
I think that is what most people like about watercolor. Is that loose look. They like it to look at, not that they can necessarily do it.
@ronschlorff708911 ай бұрын
Yes, water media is good for certain things, like the detailed paintings I once did of wildlife in watercolor, gouache, and later acrylic. Most of those work will for any subject, but I prefer oils for landscapes, so much scope and very "forgiving" if you need to correct in the field especially doing plein air!@@IanRobertsMasteringComposition
@roxypodlogar566111 ай бұрын
I’m intrigued by your comments as I am an intermediate watercolorist. I understand, I think pure watercolor, but why is wet into wet not pure watercolor. I too find these videos helpful as a watercolorist. Thanks!
@dschmid884511 ай бұрын
@@roxypodlogar5661 I only became aware of the “pure watercolour” approach after I came across Andrew Pitt, a British artist, who in turn was influenced by Edward Wesson, who had a unique “loose” and fresh style of watercolour painting. Pitt refers to the style as “pure watercolour”, where you “paint a shape once and only once, and don’t go back” to avoid overworking and to keep the fresh look of the shape. You can start anywhere in the painting, unlike the wet-on-wet approach, where one must first wet the whole paper first, then apply the paint in layers, from light to dark colours. Pitt has a KZbin site where he demonstrates the approach. The term “loose” is frequently misunderstood by beginners. It is a word that only appeared around the 1960’s, but was practiced by some of the British watercolour artists already two centuries ago.
@roxypodlogar566111 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to reply. I’ve never heard of that method after years of painting so I will check it out further. Thank you! @@dschmid8845
@jeffsayer288811 ай бұрын
Hi Ian great tutorial and explanation of alla prima,also loved the painting, kind regards Jeff
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
thanks so much Jeff, for the video and painting compliment. All the best.
@marywebb113811 ай бұрын
It's always a pleasure to watch you paint 😊
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
thanks so much Mary
@homayounazarnoush569911 ай бұрын
The best practice to show the difference of greens in a landscape that is the hardest part of a painting. Thank you so much for all your useful tips.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
you're very welcome. Thank you for watching.
@cherylwetsi902111 ай бұрын
Fantastic tutorial. From a Great teacher. Cheryl Sydney AUSTRALIA
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much Cheryl
@relaques6669 ай бұрын
I love your style of teaching. So animated, so present, so real. That feel is what I aspire to find in painting. Being present!
@mariarowden37519 ай бұрын
Another very helpful and clear video. You are a great teacher!
@gregwing640911 ай бұрын
It's so funny over the years in watching your videos sometimes you hit on exactly what I need to learn next. Last week while painting Plein Air I nearly finished the painting in one fell swoop. Thanks so much! Cheers -Greg
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
Makes me smile to think of that timing. Delighted to hear it. All the best Greg.
@vassanicolaou247511 ай бұрын
Thank you Ian. I love the way you describe what to do in simple terms and you also show this in your excellent demonstration. You know, I’ve come across so many different approaches to landscape painting in oils and although it’s fascinating to watch all these different styles, it can also become very confusing for a beginner like myself. haven’t tried your approach yet but I definitely will . I love the freshness and the simplicity. And the results look great! Thank you for your generosity.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
thank you for the kind comment and I am so glad you like my videos. Hoping you all the best on your artistic journey. Ian.
@beckyhofer432811 ай бұрын
You’re an outstanding teacher!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
Thank you Becky. I really appreciate your saying so. All the best.
@susansumnerroberts961711 ай бұрын
Such a great teacher. Thank you.
@andreawoods627711 ай бұрын
Very beautiful feeling to this painting. The mottled foreground often gives me trouble. Thank you for breaking down the process so well.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
My pleasure Andrea. All the best.
@leslielevan294711 ай бұрын
I love this one, Ian. A little more impressionistic than your usual demos. Right up my street. Les in Bristol.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much Les.
@janesoncanvas833711 ай бұрын
You have given us a gem of a video! You’ve shared some very specific points and I’m grateful! Thanks!!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
you're very welcome Jane. Thank you for watching
@michaellavelle99439 ай бұрын
Excellent tutorial! Just the sort of advice I was looking for. Thanks for a very helpful video
@andrewbellavie79511 ай бұрын
I love painting alla prima, just go for it!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
agreed. It can be very freeing.
@oliverhill11311 ай бұрын
Wow Ian! You've certainly created a lovely painting from what looked like an insignificant photo.👏👍 Many thanks for the video.🙏🙂
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
you're very welcome Oliver. Glad you liked the final painting
@anthonyandrade253611 ай бұрын
Such a good soul and great artist! Thank you Ian.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
thanks so much Anthony. All the best.
@TeineUaine11 ай бұрын
"Build forward.." Lightbulbs! Thank you!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
Thank you. Glad to hear it.
@BirchBrook11 ай бұрын
Thank for the step by step demonstration.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
you're very welcome. Glad you liked it
@fatherburning3585 ай бұрын
Your pragmatic approach to solving what others complicate is so very much appreciated and valued. Thankyou Sir
@24cts11 ай бұрын
Alla Prima painting is my favorite! Thanks for the demo and just 3 easy tips!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
You are so welcome. I am glad you liked it
@Bright-It11 ай бұрын
Like a good wine. Thank you so much for all great demonstrations. 👏
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
thanks so much. All the best.
@adriannacook31310 ай бұрын
Hi Ian, I've been really benefiting from your videos, which break down artistic processes in such a clear and logical way. Your guidance has helped me understand the importance of shapes and values. While I know your focus is on brush painting, have you ever thought about sharing lessons for working with oil pastels? There's a real shortage of learning materials for this medium, and I think your teaching style would make it a fun and valuable addition to our art practice. Thanks again for all you do! Warm regards, Minh
@mikerosario735819 күн бұрын
hi Ian , i enjoy your demos ,your info is very help ful and puts me on the right path for my journey as an artist .Thanks much Mike R
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition18 күн бұрын
Great to hear! Delighted that you find it helpful.
@nickrodis686211 ай бұрын
Thank you Ian Roberts
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
You're very welcome Nick
@RK-Schlueter11 ай бұрын
Great demo! Love your palette! Feeling inspired! Thank you!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
glad you feel inspired. Thank you and all the best.
@joycehuang764411 ай бұрын
So much information. I watched it three time and learned more everytime. Thanks Ian.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful. Thank you Joyce. All the best.
@berolinastrassmann11 ай бұрын
Wow, this was amazing! Thank you so much. I am a watercolour painter and found this very useful. Different medium but the essence is the same. Good tips at the end: slow down, let it be, move on. So helpful, as I fuzz about endlessly. Love your enthusiasm and clarity. Thanks again
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
that is great. Yes, this can be applied to any medium including watercolor. Glad you enjoyed it. Best wishes.
@maliequizhu661411 ай бұрын
Really enjoy your excellent step by step demo!!! 💕💕💕It’s an amazing painting too!!! 👍👍👍
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
Delighted you enjoyed it. All the best.
@judylearnstopaint104011 ай бұрын
This video came at the perfect time for me as a reminder not to overwork your painting. Thanks!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
thanks so much Judy.
@cobaltbluearts11 ай бұрын
Great advice and a lovely painting. Personally I find the values are more important than the colours and as I'm very abstract anyway I can afford to play fast and loose with the hues. 100% it's important to enjoy the process, if you do that, you will repeat and experiment and come up with something new and funky
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
That's the funny thing about color. Hue, the think we normally call "the color" is as you say really the least important if you can get the value and intensity right. Best wishes.
@georgewhitacre827611 ай бұрын
I'm a new subscriber and I have to tell you, you're style and explanation are excellent! The videos I've watched so far, have helped answer some questions I needed answers too. I paint with a similar style and fight with color issues at times. I love when you said, 'slow down and enjoy the process'. I'm definitely a fan and I will watch every video you put up. I have some catching up to do on your past content. So happy I found you're channel!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
thanks so much George. Delighted you found me and that you're enjoying the videos. All the very best.
@barbaramurray462711 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this session. I picked my last painting, which was done plein air, to death. I'll be very mindful of your advice on my next outing.
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
Good luck and have fun with it. All the best.
@MM-pd7dx11 ай бұрын
fantastic videos as always. Thank you for sharing your tips and tricks. Beautiful painting 🎨
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. All the best.
@annap21411 ай бұрын
So Professionally done..the colours are so clean, harmonious, and pleasing to the eye…..definitely needs tons of experience to get to this point…thank you for sharing this beautiful piece~*
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
you're very welcome Anna. Delighted you liked it.
@nettacanfi547511 ай бұрын
Beautiful work. Thanks for explaining the process
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
you're very welcome. Best wishes.
@beverlyglover-wood324711 ай бұрын
Hi Ian, this is a super demo. What great tips. I have never started at the back and come forward and I am going to try it. I just returned from painting in the Lake District and those landscapes will be perfect for this. The problem for me is that I paint acrylic, and I always feel rushed if I try to finish in one go. Do you ever paint in acrylic? If so, would you, at some point, do a demonstration in alla prima with acrylic paints? Once again, thanks for another enjoyable, helpful 13 minutes!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
HI Beverly, glad you liked the video and Lake District photos sound like they could work well. I have painted in acylic. I find plein air I just have to spray the canvas and palette a lot to make sure the paint stays workable. Marcia Burtt is the best acrylic painter I know. If you go to her website she has an instructional video there on how to paint in acrylic. Have a look at that. I'm sure you will find out some helpful ways of working. Good luck.
@beverlyglover-wood324711 ай бұрын
Thank you Ian for your reply and for the name of Marcia Burtt. I will definitely look her up! Best wishes, Beverly
@HigginsArt11 ай бұрын
Thank u for your inspiration
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
It's my pleasure
@mireillebeyrouthi738511 ай бұрын
Amazing demonstration and great lesson thank you❤❤
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
You are so welcome. Thank you for watching
@williammorrison542811 ай бұрын
As always, thank you for the video and for all the helpful information you provide. It is always a great pleasure to watch your channel and am very glad to have found it. Have tried oil painting off and on over the years and have been trying to paint more frequently now. I also follow another painter Chris Fornatero on youtube. He has mentioned you as one of the painters he enjoys following. Thanks again!
@IanRobertsMasteringComposition11 ай бұрын
Delighted you found the video helpful William. I've never actually met Chris, but he was from CA originally and we have discussed painting together next time he visits. With best wishes.