Seeing More in Shape, Design and Structure

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[@williamcesario1579]

Your "sketches" are works of art!!!!!!!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

I'm so glad you like them.

[@pchabanowich]

Just setting the studio up for drawing/painting. Your honed instincts are so inherent - your method you explain clearly, and as always, I see your drawing and smile... thank you. 💐

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Glad it was helpful!

[@christinegalysh7433]

Drawing before painting is really helpful. Whether from photos or still life either inside or outside, drawing first does help us see where the shapes are and also helps with color. This is a great video. Thank you so much and all the best.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Delighted you found it helpful.

[@pattin4015]

I sketched this scene out when you posted this months ago. Learned a lot back then and again. The sketch is framed and in a hallway- it serves as a reminder to create more. Thank you!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

I love the idea that it inspires you to create more. Onward! All the best.

[@pattin4015]

@@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Thanks, I'm trying to bring some of my photos to life, but not as easy when the shades and strokes are not determined for us as are shown on your process. It will take time to master!

[@loricolt9123]

Major league helpful. Okay, you convinced me I need to do this more Ian. Thanks for the great video.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Delighted you found it helpful.

[@saram5005]

Thank you, Ian. I looked for the Blackwing matte pencils online but the only ones I found seem to have regular, round tips. Yours seem to have a flat tip do you get those broad strokes that cover the surface more quickly. Can you share where to buy those? Or is there a special way you sharpen them to get that flat, chiseled tip (like a carpenter’s pencil)? Thank you!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

HI Sara, I sharpen the Blackwing Matte pencils with a sharp utility knife so the exposed lead is a bit longer than you would get it if you just used a normal pencil sharpener. Still pointed. Then I hold the pencil as I would for drawing and drag it back and forth on a really fine sand paper, say 350 grit. (You can just do this on a piece of paper it just takes a bit longer) Then just a few passes on a piece of normal paper and that creates the chiselled edge I use. The trick is to not be twisting and turning your wrist once you find that thick mark on the page or it will be impossible to build a flat mass of value on the page. You move the wrist back and forth, just not twisting it at the same time. Takes some practice but is not rocket science. Good luck.

[@saram5005]

Thanks so much for your quick very clear response! I’ll do just that. :-) ​@@IanRobertsMasteringComposition

[@annieeatch9014]

Thank you. Hearing your thought processes really helps.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Delighted you found it useful.

[@kerimtim]

Ian, your work is art, and it's satisfying to watch you draw, they are simple but engaging

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

I'm delighted that you like them

[@robertdufour2456]

Your drawings are always so wonderful!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thank you very much! All the best -

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Delighted that you enjoy them.

[@rdendelacruz4332]

This is what i really wanted to know........im definitely going to try this!😃

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

I'm so glad you found it helpful.

[@BirdieBarleyGolf]

Your teaching and expertise have been inspiring! I’ve learned more here than in Art school

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

High praise! Thanks so much. All the best!

[@RosCharron]

Wonderful drawing. I get what you are saying! Thanks Ian. Just what I needed

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Glad it was helpful!

[@radharcanna]

Beautiful drawing.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

I'm glad you liked it

[@ElleCoyote]

What beautiful draftsmanship you display in your sketches!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thanks so much, Elle

[@nancypeplau9747]

Thank you for a great lesson!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

So glad you found it helpful

[@dfrozendog3849]

I have learned so much from you. Thank you for what you do.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Delighted that you found it helpful

[@lindasteger7207]

What a gift you pass on!!!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thanks so much. All the best

[@peerakanwasantiwong4493]

This is very constructive. Thank you Ian❤

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Glad it was helpful!

[@anshk7076]

That was amazingly informative, thank you!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nickrodis6862]

Salamat po

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Glad you liked it.

[@Saeed-art27]

It's very good ❤

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Glad you like it!

[@philipk917]

Awesome! Thanks Ian!

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@BornAgainFarmGirl]

Thank you Ian !

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Glad you found it helpful

[@AbiNomac]

Thank you. It’s very helpful

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Delighted it was helpful!

[@lightcardsatlisas3932]

💯 thank you

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

You are so welcome

[@binder098]

“I have not seen what I have not drawn” is attributed to Eduard Charlemont, a 19th-century Austrian painter.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thanks so much

[@ropori_piipo]

very pretty drawing.

[@IanRobertsMasteringComposition]

Thank you so much