Demonstration Video: How to Mix Subtle Greens

So many viewers (100,000 and counting) watched my last demonstration video from two weeks ago, I decided to do another. I elaborate on the video from last week on mixing greens and add not just the long form demonstration but show in advance how I am thinking about color mixing.
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[@robertoeduardocrowley322]

I think that “long demos” are not good, they are FANTÁSTIC!!! Thank you so much!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

OK Roberto, fantastic is good. Thanks for letting me know.

[@jacquelinewoolbright3146]

This is so great for those of us who need instruction , but unable to participate in in-person classes.

[@IHS333]

Mr Roberts if i can ask you how do u attach your canvas to the easel board?

[@watchmanonthewall77744]

AGREE

[@susanhepburn6040]

Yes, I would greatly appreciate a long-form demo once a month, Ian. Really helpful, and thank you very much.

[@donaldwarren8891]

I agree with the longer demos at least once a month - they are quite helpful. I often think that the 6-7 minute videos are a little too short - they seem more of introductions to topics. (I didn't want to scroll all the way down to the end to type this comment.) OH! Now I see I could have made my comment at the beginning, but I don't know where it would end up in the listing of comments.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thanks so much Susan.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Hi Donald, thanks on your feedback on the length. It's true 6-8 minutes means crafting something pretty tightly on topic and letting all kinds of related ideas hung. I suppose until another later one. At the same time I hardly ever have time to watch something a good deal longer. What's that line about public speaking, close while they still want more. Not sure. All the best.

[@apianarosa]

Long demos are great, anytime, lovely to see you painting and explaining.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thank you Albertina.

[@jolakedra2998]

Demos are always nice but it's quite likely way more work for you. Thank you for posting for free for all of us who want to learn but not necessarily can afford classes.👌❤️

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thanks so much for your appreciation. Means a lot Jola.

[@marystrickland5748]

Love your videos and the fact you display the ref photo and explain the colors being mixed to achieve end results, in addition to the technique used while painting. These videos are at the top of the ones most helpful. You stick to the point and don’t stray from the subject matter. Most helpful demonstrations! Thank you!

[@maryphillips6273]

Yes, a longer demo is always appreciated! Thanks so much for this, Ian. I thought the color wheel explanation was a great reminder for me when mixing colors.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Glad you enjoyed you enjoyed the longer video Mary. All the very best to you.

[@kathyriggs2308]

I love the long demos--I find greens challenging so your video really made color clearer. Thank you.

[@vineyardsailing1923]

Yes please on long-form demos!! Thank you for all you do!!

[@maryatkinson4884]

I will watch everything you do, too! So glad to have found you!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thanks Mary. You are great!

[@Kate-mo8lh]

Love this demo! I would like to see something similar on sky’s/clouds.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thanks Kate. Will do one on clouds. Be a few weeks.

[@joycehuguenin1012]

I loved how you showed all the different greens, but Kate is right: one on clouds/sky's and even water, waves, sea I would love to see.Thank you Ian for showing these wonderfull demo's

[@mona2242]

@@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 👏👏👏

[@peterpower6397]

Action speaks louder than words , More demos please , Love your teaching style Thanks Ian.

[@sharonlsmith7912]

Yes a long demo once a month would be much appreciated

[@jaywon6749]

Yes, a long demo is a great idea. Thank you for your time in making these.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thank you!

[@lindabriggs1411]

I concur that the longer demo is very helpful and watching the process of color mixing helps get us out of the "fearful" closet! Great teaching!

[@catherinemckinnon379]

The long demos are worthwhile. Seeing the painting from start to finish along with your commentary and thought process is very good. Thank

[@user-fh9vi6pe1l]

This study/demo was very helpful. I would enjoy a monthly demonstration-your offering to do so is very generous.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

thanks so much. Glad you enjoy it

[@marybenton9898]

What a gift your free instructional videos are for many of us. Would love to watch some over and over but actually find it challenging just to keep up your impressive weekly publishing schedule.

[@normclark7497]

Mastering composition is my go to reference book, I’m really appreciating your videos both short and long. This video was so helpful Thank you Ian👍🏼

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thanks Norm.

[@scottseary2276]

I'm learning more from this than from years of browsing other lessons 😁👍

[@pusheenlover5535]

I too love the longer demos. It gives me more detailed information which is super helpful! Thank you!

[@jaymade211]

I will definitely be watching your long-form demos, repeatedly, and taking notes.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thank you.

[@helenlee2269]

Ian, I've enjoyed watching your long demos. I learned a lot from you. Hope you'll produce more long demos. Thank you so much!

[@robertbuckley4859]

I just discovered you ... I wish I had discovered you a couple of years ago when I started painting! Yes please, more long demos!!!

[@user-iv5cb8gy5b]

absolutely more longer demos- love, love your demos and work.

[@burlingtonburnaby5356]

Hi Ian , The long format really works for me. I particularly like the way you laid out the overall strategies of color mixing before going into the details. It would be nice to you can teach another one like this for yellow/orange and brown family. Thank you so much. I have learned a lot from you. Anita

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Glad you liked it and that is a good suggestion for the browns. I'll have to find an image that works for that. Thank you.

[@sherylsilberman]

This was so helpful, not only for the mixing of greens but the relaxed process. Thank you!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

That's great Sheryl. Thanks for telling me.

[@jauharacare2679]

A longer demo of actual painting is very helpful

[@Coco2345ful]

I am so enthralled , I forget to breathe! Thanks again. I do like the long demo.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Wonderful! Thanks for letting me know Dee.

[@colettemorgan4503]

The demonstration was well done. I would really appreciate the long version once a month. I especially appreciate the 🎨 demonstration before the painting. Thank you.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thanks Colette.

[@janenef]

I would like to see more demos, particularly on color mixing, although this is not good for my budget.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thanks Janene.

[@Tizaheijting]

Ian, these long instruction films are worth their weight in gold. Please, we need lots and lots. Went straight to the shop and bought chrome oxide green and cadmium orange and am training every day with scenery around the village to get to grips with the greens and how to combine them into an interesting structure that make sence on the picture plane (first all I saw was just GREEN and a trillion leaves and grasses - my head spinning ;b). But we're learning, we all do. Thanks, Ian, for your didactic skills, patience and insightful sharing to us all!!!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Hi Patricia, thank you so much for letting me know the videos are helping. I really appreciate it. All the best.

[@enamary1]

Oh, my gosh! An excellent tutorial! Demonstrating while explaining is so helpful. Thank you Ian.

[@DannySabraArt]

I really loved your comments on controlling the edges subservient to the overall goal of the composition. I think that is so often overlooked when you really need a chorus of techniques harmonizing towards one goal. Color, texture, shape and composition all singing together. Thanks for this great demonstration! This is one I’ll watch multiple times! Keep it up! Great work.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thanks so much Danny and I really need to do another one on edges.

[@joyceyoung5628]

I watched it three times in a row--so all that great info will sink in! It simplifies my process and makes sense. Please continue with at least one full demo a month; thank you soooo much!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thanks for the feedback Joyce. Best wishes.

[@heide6842]

Thank you for teaching me the construction of different greens. Love your demonstration. Thank you!

[@Canadianboomer59]

Yes to the Long form demos.... thank you for sharing your talent.

[@Coco2345ful]

I was enthralled with your way of mixing greens! I need to watch this over several times, hope I can save this! I noticed the composition , vertical , horizontal and diagonal , is Always on the right side of the canvas. Do yo , or can you put the vertical on the left, etc.? I don't see why not!

[@pamelahulland8439]

According to Stefan Baumann, in western cultures, because we write from left to right, our eyes are comfortable going into the painting from the left and then rest on the right, other cultures such as Arabic who write from right to left have the opposite degree of comfort. It’s a natural progression from cultural training.

[@payntpot7623]

If you watch last week, he showed how he came to that layout.

[@rolisonpaint3]

Edward Potthast 1859-1927 did many paintings with his vertical on the left hand side and was very successful with that composition.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Well, in next week's video the main center of interest is way on the left. Just to make the point, that I think it just depends on my reference material.

[@mogauthier0000]

I noticed that because I’m left handed I have a tendency to put my focal point on the right hand side of my compositions. I have to be very careful because I also want to do the same with how the eye will enter a canvas. Thank you for doing this demo on greens. I was stuck with too few greens in my current painting.

[@sarahlarsen5326]

I would love longer demos on a regular basis. They really help.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thank you Sarah.

[@suzannepowers1185]

Excellent discussion on greens! Would love to see more of these long videos.

[@philmecup]

Two years too late, but it’s a beautiful painting!

[@muhlenstedt]

Yes to long demos and also for the short version before,one to have a general idea and the other going deep. These videos are so well done and helpful, thank you very much.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thank you for the feedback.

[@thesharonleah]

I’d love to see longer demos. I found your channel a few weeks ago and have been enjoying your video instruction and learning a lot. Thank you!

[@barbarabrusilow3824]

Please do a presentstion every month. You are amazing Ian.

[@geddesphotographyandfinear9801]

I love the 7 minute quickies but this was very informative and I would vote yes for a once a month longer demo.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Delighted you enjoyed it.

[@suepidlubny3183]

Yes, the long format video is a great idea. Thank you. Working from a “puddle” is now part of my process; it makes my compositions so much more consistent. Looking forward to next Tuesday.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

That's great Sue. Thanks for the feedback.

[@alphaomega6684]

Yes, the puddle makes so much sense. My problem is never knowing how much paint to start with and never wanting to put enough for fear of wasting it.☺

[@christinelewis5765]

Such a great job explaining your intentions. Really helpful for those trying to progress on their art journey. Thank you for all your wonderful videos. So inspiring, instructive, and practical! And yes, personally I love the longer demos 👍

[@susanzahn812]

Yes please, Ian, longer demos would be fabulous!

[@janewrankle4809]

This is the best video I’ve seen in a long time. Worth watching again and again. Thank you

[@jackiecarroll3121]

Enjoyed the video, I just wonder how often you change brushes to keep from getting too muddy.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

I clean them a lot.

[@MichaelLaFrance1]

Long form demos monthly would be a fantastic idea, and you needn't worry about them being too long. I enjoy longer videos from time to time, and it seems most people watching tutorial videos feel the same. Thanks.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Appreciate your feedback Michael. All the best.

[@sharondowney3302]

Yes. A long demo from you would be excellent. Subtle Greens was really helpful!

[@josephineherrera8508]

I love the long demos! I am not an oil or acrylic painter, but I learn so much from your demonstrations.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

That is good news Josephine. Thanks for telling me.

[@paintwithpa8694]

A long form demo once a month is perfect!

[@LoriDonohue]

Yes. I like the demos and the long format. Thank you very much.

[@jamieelder7438]

I follow along to demos. No classes offered here in rural areas. I can pause and show down video as I need. Very helpful! Thank you so much for your instruction and insight!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Good to know Jamie. Thank you.

[@sherenebarilla2537]

A long form demo once a week would even be better!! 🧑🏼‍🎨🎨

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thanks Sherene.

[@judyberman6540]

I think the long demo is helpful. There is so much versatility with the greens you painted. Thank you.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

thanks for letting me know Judy.

[@monicawood827]

Really appreciate the long demo.

[@gretaklug]

Yes, I do like a long demo. It’s very helpful seeing how you make the strokes, especially in reaching my goal to paint loose.

[@bobdevan2232]

Yes! Absolutely! one long video a month would be fantastic!....thanks for sharing your process .

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thanks Bob.

[@dollycatlin5077]

I love this video. 2/16/23. Looking for more longer videos since this one was filmed and not seeing any 25 minutes videos are more. I have subscribed and just love your videos love love love

[@Coco2345ful]

Love watching you mix allthose greens and not contaminate each pilelike I do!

[@jeffcantwell9701]

I love it. Please do more like this. When I watch your technique it makes feel like “hey, I think I can do that!”.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

HI Jeff, glad you enjoyed the video. And yes you can do that!

[@peggysharrow2312]

I think a longer demo every now and then would be a good idea. However, the shorter segments, lessons are very nice.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thank you for the feedback Peggy.

[@thalaagdal2457]

J'aime beaucoup cette longue demo qui nous apprend mieux le mélange des couleurs et comment elles s'harmonisent grâce aux complementaires. Le point focal attire l'œil du spectateur et le redistribue sur toute la surface du tableau. Une demo de ce genre par mois serait la bienvenue en effet. Merci

[@user-hp4yh3ds7h]

I agree, long demos are brilliant and once a month would be fantastic. Thank you Ian!

[@craigknox1887]

Love it. Yes, demos are helpful. We are watercolorists but learning much from your instruction. Thank you.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Glad it was helpful Craig.

[@rodwinning4548]

I'm painting in acrylic but I love the way you show details of whatever it is you're subject is. Love the tuesday emails. That GREEN demo was excellent. Thanks

[@juliegriffiths4272]

I agree, the longer demo's give a more complete picture, excuse the pun. Watching your colour mixing complete with your voice over narrative, is so helpful. I really enjoy and benefit from your demo's. Thank you.

[@nancyb-r2235]

I’m gaining so much knowledge watching your demos. Very very helpful. Please do more! Thank you!!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thank you! Will do!

[@merv592]

I would love to see a long demo. Always struggle with greens.

[@billhawthorne2840]

Yes me also. I sruggle with mixing greens.

[@lorrvana]

I would love to watch a long demo once a month. Thank you Ian for sharing your knowledge. 😉

[@bethscanlon7791]

Longer demos are much appreciated. Thank you

[@peggyolson5107]

Thank you for showing me how to mix greens, I can see where I need to make some changes. I do like the longer videos. I do also find the short ones beneficial to watch. Mixing colors is where I struggle.

[@heartlazyh60]

I love the long demos verses the speeded up ones I've seen elsewhere...much more useful. Thank you!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

HI Patricia, I always find them kind of frenetic and you loose the sense that the artist is in fact taking their time and being attentive to what they are doing. I think the idea of being slow and attentive while painting is important.

[@heartlazyh60]

@@IanRobertsMasteringComposition If you feel frenetic you certainly don't come across that way at all! I really love to see an artist painting in real time and observing how they put the paint down etc. You do a fantastic job and I am looking forward to seeing more in the future. Thank you so much!

[@karenmerrin3824]

I get so much from the demo and I like the way you provide a running commentary, especially when things don;t go quite the way you intended. Very useful.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Hi Karen, thanks for telling me. Glad you are finding them useful.

[@ehart2422]

Yes, the longer demos and your thought processes are very helpful. Thank you!

[@rayaru1]

Like the long demos. The greens are so hard to mix, you make it look so easy! This is excellent video. Would like to see more like this.

[@abbeykletz2577]

I learned a lot from viewing your demos. Over and over thanks

[@paintingforhappiness3738]

I like to see painting demos often.

[@artbykcappadona5166]

I think a long demo once a month would be a helpful and welcome addition to your channel.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thanks so much for getting back to me. Best wishes.

[@grandpa_eric]

I think I’m on the right track. This video confirms my paint mixing is okay. Sometimes my paint appears “muddy” but abstracted, that’s how it really looks as tertiaries. And then the fresh greens work even better. Thanks for this video!

[@thinker8889]

I vote for longer demos once a month, thanks!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thanks you for the feedback. All the best.

[@shanonpadmore2190]

Requesting longer demo once a month please. All your videos and so helpful and informative. Always you are so kind and helpful on my creative journey of discovery.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thanks so much Shanon.

[@barbarasidel9012]

I only found you on KZbin two days ago! Am I ever glad I did!! 🌟😊 Your teaching style is exquisite. I am learning from you already. Yes I would like to see demos.

[@himanshusekharS]

Long demos, at least once in a month, would be fantastic!

[@philmecup]

Yes, longer form monthly 👍👍. Thanks!

[@samirbaida2724]

Yes I like your demonstration. I would like to see more of Your long version videos every month. Thank You so much.

[@llsimon11]

I thought the demo was extremely informative - I struggled with greens until I watched the demo - it is amazing how the greens became more real and inviting 👍

[@maureengarcia5478]

Yes, to once a month longer demo. The short ones are nice because they are condensed and to the point of your lesson and not too long if I'm short on time. Thanks so much for sharing your time and art experience. I read both of your books a few years back and both are excellent.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thanks Maureen.

[@vasundharakoppolu5080]

These general guidelines are very helpful. Please continue to provide them. Thank you.

[@corallall]

It's just a wonderful time, a quality time with mr. Roberts, think you alot!!!!!❤

[@carolhama4156]

This is another fabulous demo! A friend sent me a link to one of your demos and I have been hooked, ever since. I am trying to catch up, not wanting to miss a single episode! You could say that I am "hooked": rod, line & sinker! LOL I have been trying for years to paint faster,...more effectively. Though I love oil painting, the process just seemed so long and tedious but your method seems so much more direct & beautiful. By the way, I love your bright colours! I learned oil painting from an old master who was 93 yrs old when she started teaching me, but she was "frustrated by her slow output" (an amazing- one 18" x 24" per week) and stiff style. I really like the way you explain, clearly & simply, throughout the videos even while painting! and you post your reference images in the frame, as well as showing us your palette! To me, it is as though you are showing us a glimpse into your painting soul! Thank you for sharing! You share so well (in quality and content)!

[@Coco2345ful]

Love watching you tackle those greens! I really needed to see this. Struggling with greens , still, yet....

[@lynng6594]

I would definitely watch long demos from you, Ian. Thank you

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thanks for telling me.

[@TopTenSite]

I really enjoy and benefit from most of your tutorials, but this is definitely a cut above the rest. Your previous videos often require a certain amount of interpolation, you lay down some stepping stones and we find our way across. But this was like being carried across on your back - no risk of getting lost or stumbling, because you are there every step of the way. PLEASE make more like this. Thank you!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Hi Terry, that is a good analogy. I think in the shorter videos it is just the idea of presenting one idea. And afterward I am always thinking of other things I could have said. Thanks for the feedback.

[@shaukatmi]

Long demos are a treat. Love it once a month. Thanks.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

OK thanks so much Muhammad.

[@paulamitchem1476]

I loved the longer format especially with mixing greens. It is one of those topics that gives me trouble. Thank you for a wonderful demonstration.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

You are most welcome Paula. Glad it was helpful.

[@debrab.7076]

I would love to see longer videos, but I look forward to your Tuesday videos each week.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thanks for the feedback Debra. Best wishes.

[@suziperret468]

Love watching you mix your colors on the pallet.