How to Stop Overworking Your Paintings
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- Do you find yourself getting bogged down in details with your paintings? Or, do you find yourself working, reworking, and then overworking your paintings? If you answered yes, I think you're going to find this video really helpful.
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Ian, I know I'm sounding repetitious, but boy, you make it look so simple. Oddly, the part that thrilled me the most was when you took the small brush and (without hesitation or fumbling or shaking) drew that roofline so beautifully. It never looks like your brush is overloaded, but you make those confident--and long--strokes and never seem to run out of color. Ever video makes me come away wanting to practice one technique or the other. I so appreciate you and your work. Have a wonderful holiday!
Me too! This video made it so clear to me! I'm learning alot by watching you. Every video brings something else. Thank you Ian
Hi Evan, I'm glad you found it helpful. One thing is I treat the brush like a 360 degree tool. I load the brush but then twist it so I keep having a fresh edge of paint to put down. All the best for the holidays to you as well.
Thanks Barbara. Happy you find them helpful. All the very best.
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Overworking and trying to add detail to a painting that lacks the fundamental quality for shapes and values is definitely my biggest problem. Every time I try to do a lose painting style I find myself smothering it with completely unneccesary detail resulting in very messy painting. Thank you for great advice and demonstrating it on this absolutely amazing painting.
You're so welcome. Enjoy the painting process and have fun with it.
As a comic artist/ animator trying to get back to my classical training roots, these tutorials are absolutely magnificent, just loaded with gems and nuggets of amazing wisdom. Thank you for these amazing videos 🙏🙏
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Good one Ian, as always. Every artist wants to get a "good painting", at least once in a great while. The key may be to "simplify", as the theme of this vid says, but that may not be as simple as it sounds. A good small painting is better than a bad big painting, if less impressive as to size. And it might actually sell, if that is your goal for it! The great landscape artist Scott Christensen once said in a vid of his I have on DVD, that "big is one thing, but big And ugly is a totally other thing"! Bigger paintings seem to need more detail but that may suck the life out of them. One way to get over that is to paint outdoors, you don't have much time to get too detailed or you shouldn't. And you should paint quite small, much smaller than your studio work which you may spend days on, all the while draining the energy from them, by overworking. That is easier said than done. If you are really terrible at painting in your studio, you may not want to face the ridicule of painting outdoors and have someone, make an unkind comment. That usually never happens, but it may be my own experience, and not someone's whose paintings really do suck. LOL.
But seriously, even if you have done bad paintings in the studio, (and Everyone has boxes of them) look at them again and try do them much smaller; say take a 16x20 and do the same painting on an 8x10, with a big brush, one that feels awkward in your hand, not matter which hand you use, eh, Ian? You may find the "key" to making a simplified painting that way and give you the experience to translate that into a larger work, even back to the original size of the painting. It's a "trick" or method you can try in the comfort of your home, without the need to go outside and suffer the "slings and arrows of outrageous fortune", or rude comments from passersby!! LOL. Actually, a little hike to a secluded spot helps too, with or without the pack mules, carrying your art supplies and camping gear!! :D
Regardless, have "fun" painting, indoors or out, even though that is the very last thing you should ever expect from the painting experience. But it is a "worthwhile" endeavor, much better than mindlessly scrolling all day on your cell phone, for example!! LOL ;D
Wonderful advice. As a beginner painter, this enforces how important drawing and planning is.
I always forward to seeing your lessons.
Drawing and planning can make a huge difference in the success of your painting. Delighted you found this helpful.
Yes, learning this now. I always thought the sketching was a waste of time.😅
As a self-taught artist, I deeply thank you for these videos. In this channel I've found all the answers to my questions about composition, plus you're left handed and that makes everything look more comfy, at least for me 😅😅
You're very welcome! Glad you are enjoying the videos
Yep, I'm a lefty too, but when I play darts, I throw with left and right hands., Lol.
Left handed the sign of a true artist 😊
I love that your subject is just a typical American house amid trees -- something many of us see/walk by/drive by without giving the experience a second's thought or creative exploration.
Glad you liked it Peter
Hello Ian. I am a fan of Jay Maisel, the photographer. Many times he has recommended to study paintings in order to understand composition. That’s how I found you and bought your book “Mastering Composition”. Very interesting and helpful. Now I want to learn how to paint 😅
You are a very inspirational and great teacher. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and work with the world.
That is kind of you to say. Delighted you are finding my videos helpful. Happy new year Alex
Ian...thank you for a very straight forward explanation on thinking before painting and simply blocking out shapes to "uncomplicate" a scene!!..great job!!
You're very welcome Joseph
Well described and demonstrated…thankyou
Great lessons!!!!!!!!!
That was awesome! And great learning for me. Thanks Ian.
Great video and insights. Thanks a lot for sharing, Ian!
Wonderful painting, great artist!✨
That's brilliant idea and very useful video. Thank you for help!!!
I guess I'm just catching up! June 2023, Australia. Thanks for this explanation of composition and planning. I am getting the hang of it!
Thank you. I appreciate you sharing this.
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Very helpful. Thank you so much.
You’re very welcome
Thank you. Love this lesson.
You are so welcome!
Thank you Ian for your teaching.
You’re very welcome Najma
Wonderful to watch. You changed nothing, and transformed the image. WOW
Thanks so much John
Thank you for the video as always helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
My monthly visit with my friend Ian! Your efforts are greatly valued and appreciated.
Thanks so much Stephen. Delighted you like the videos
Great video! Thank you so much 🙏
You're so welcome!
Many thanks Ian. I appreciate the help and advice.
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Thank you Ian. Very helpful…
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I so appreciate these lessons, Ian! As well I want you to know that my partner, dog and I traveled from our home in Nova Scotia to North West River in Labrador by road last month, a trip we've made many times. Due to weather issues the ferry from the Gaspe to Baie Comeau was canceled and we had to make a 800 kilometer detour to cross the river at Quebec City. The weather going and coming was hideous but I had just received your book on composition before we left and spent the trip looking at the magnificent landscapes with fresh eyes. Even though for our six days of traveling all told we did not see a glimmer of sun, beauty abounded. As artists, (in my case both visual and as a writer), our discipline and practice wakes us up to what is in front of us. What a gift!
Hi Jan, you know I have wanted to do that drive along the south shore of the St. Lawrence for decades. My father, a painter, did it once and he had so many great pictures. I shall go one day. Thank you for reminding me! All the very best.
Thanks!! Very helpful 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
You’re very welcome
Thus was SO helpful to me! Thank you!
I'm so glad. Thanks Rita
youre a superb teacher and ofcourse a great painter..
Excellent - thank you Ian ... and Merry Christmas!
Happy holidays!
Thanks Ian I always appreciate your teaching.
Thanks so much Holly
Thank you for this.
You’re very welcome
Thank you so much for this video and all of the videos and tips/lessons over the year. I am looking forward to the next one. Happy holidays!
Thanks so much Penny. Happy holidays
Thank you Ian,as always another wonderful video! I am now ready to start painting!
Thanks so much Gale. Have fun with it
"...nuances within the shape that do not disturb the shape itself....created modulation (in the grasses) that do not interfere with the sense of what those big shapes are in the first place...not getting bogged down in detail..." COLORS @7:48. Thank you for naming the colors! Whew!
Wow that's a great learning experience. Thanks a lot !
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Very valuable and informative lesson. Thank you!
You’re very welcome Edith
Gracias por tu labor altruista. Un saludo.
Very helpful video as always; and a beautiful painting as well.
Thanks so much
Hi Ian, another awesome video, thanks for all your instructions this year and I look forward to the Dec. 22 one. Wishing you all the best for the coming holiday season.
You as well Janet. Thanks so much
Always look forward to your clear and inspiring videos! Thank you
You’re very welcome Kathy
I really like this one,
Oh, I shall be so happy to watch your new video! Can't wait for it! And, to be honest, can't wait for the Santa sent by you on the 22nd.😀 No matter what it is, I shall be delighted you considered making us happy. Once again, on top of your precious painting classes. Thank you and see you on the 22nd! All the best, Adriana
See you on the 22nd, Adriana. Delighted you are enjoying the videos. All the best
thank you for another amazing demonstration and good clear advice :)
Thanks so much Mary
AMAZING!!!! THANK YOU ! BEAUTIFUL VIDEO, MAKES SO MUCH SENSE!!!
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So wonderful
Thanks so much Lydia
Very helpful- so simple but great advice for beginners! Thank you so much !
You’re very welcome Smita
Very new to painting. Thank you so much for this! It's a huge help
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks, Ian! What a lovely way to start the day - you’re always an inspiration!
Thanks so much Jan. Glad you enjoyed it
Many many thanks!!!
You're very welcome Wendy
Superb video demonstration ... So much thanks! 🧡💚❤
Glad you liked it!
Very objective and clarifying video, as always. Thank you very much, Mr. Roberts!
You’re very welcome Marcia
That was so well done! Kudos to you!
Thanks so much Pat
You truly are an amazing teacher Ian!!. Thank you so much.
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Hello Ian, this is so beautiful! Another amazing video demonstration! I look forward to them! Thank you! 🌠
You’re very welcome. Thank you Megan
I am really happy with your guide, you are so inspiring. Thanks.
Glad I could help Suarez
As always, a masterclass in painting 🙏🎨🙏
Thank you so much
Thank you Ian so much to think about. Being able to watch the work on the palette is very useful.
Thanks so much Clifford
Thank you for your attention to detail in explaining thought and process. Very helpful!
You’re very welcome Warren
Ian, every video you post is a gift to us. Much appreciated and many thanks for sharing all of this process.
Thanks so much. I am glad you find it so helpful
As always so inspirational ! I need to look through my photos and make a project folder with that kind of selection in mind. Thank you Ian
You’re very welcome. Thinking of the big shapes really does change how you view photographs for painting
What I wouldn't give to paint next to you for a day! You're so pleasant and knowledgeable!! I can learn a lot from you! 🙂
That’s really teaching thanks for that amazing painting
Thanks so much Kotler
Thanks for the video and simplfying matters Ian. Look forward to the 22nd Happy Christmas to you and yours x
Thanks so much Sandra. Happy holidays
Thank you Ian. I look forward to your videos and was very happy to see it in my inbox this morning. Great advice and lesson!
You’re very welcome Marie. All the very best
I'm learning watercolor. Still, your videos are so useful to me. I'm glad that your channel popped up. Thank you!
You are spreading love I guess.. you teache everything you know about drawing for people. I always appreciate whenever I watch your channel. Thank you immensely.
You are so welcome Kelly. Thank you
Thanks so very much for continuing to make these. You achieve such a good balance in your work and explain your thought process so clearly.
Thanks so much Rachel
Hi Ian, thank you for these great instructional videos. Merry Christmas to you and Anne.
You’re very welcome and happy holidays to you and your family as well
Thank you Ian so much for sharing your knowledge, and talent with the world. Your videos are one the best I've ever seen in the art world!
You are very welcome. That is kind of you to say
Hi Ian thanks for this tutorial, lovely painting 👍
You’re very welcome Jeff
Great video! Thank you 😊
Thanks so much Carrie
Great stuff Ian x
Thanks John.
Thank you very Much,Ian
I wish you and your family and friends à very Nice Christmas
Thanks so much. Happy holidays to you and your family
I have learnt so much from your videos. Looking forward to seeing a new one in two weeks!
Thanks so much
Complimenti per la straordinaria semplicità. Grazie Jan 🎨👍
Thank you so much Yan, and I'll be there! Have a nice week.
Thanks so much. You too Rivail
That was great!🖌🖌🖌😀
Glad you liked it!
Anytime I look at your painting process, it inspires me so much and I start painting on my own!!! Today's work of yours is adorable! I love how you turn simple shapes into real pieces of nature!
Just a soft touch by smaller brush and there you are: detailed grass, some flowers, etc etc... Just great technique, Ian!
Thanks so much Adrian. Very glad you enjoyed it
The sketching process you teach i find is so important ! Thank you .
You’re very welcome. The sketching process can make a huge difference in the success of your painting, exactly.
Wow, you make it look so easy. Thanks for all the lessons. I keep on learning from you.
Thanks so much Astrid. Makes me happy to hear
I learn new things in every video you make. Thank you
You’re very welcome. Makes me happy to hear
Thank you Ian Roberts for that wonderful presentation. Attempting oil after watercoloring for awhile has its feat. Learning from your drawings as well will be another addition to my quest. May God grant you a surmountable return that will suffice. As you go forward many returns to you Ian. Thank you so much again.
Thank you I have learnt a lot from your post.
Glad to hear that Dawn
I do find myself often getting bogged down with details especially if I work on a painting for too long in one setting so this video, as well as many other videos you have posted, keep me focused on the shapes and values. Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge.
You're so welcome Julie. Glad you like the videos.
love your tutorials thank you 👏🥰
You’re welcome
Thank you very much for Beautiful video of very Important part of painting.
Thank you Gopal
Terrific demo and painting, Ian! A must-do pause & design - I’m a big fan of your process! Your drawing/composition classes are gold! Thanks again!
Thanks so much Deb. All the very best
You always make painting look so easy!
Thanks so much Rita
Hi Ian ! Thank you for another much awaited video ! I am always thrilled to see your thumbnail pencil sketches ! They always blow me away 😃! Your explanations are always simple and to the point which makes me remember them !
Thank you also for always coming up with so many explanations for any difficulties we come across while trying to paint !! You always create a sense of tranquility and serenity in your paintings and that is what I love most in your art ! I am ever so grateful to you Ian . I send you and your lovely wife Anne my sincerest Blessings and wish you health and happiness. Lorraine 🎨😁
That is very kind of you to say. Thank you Lorraine. All the best and a very Merry Christmas to you and your family
Thank you Ian for our Christmas gifts! You are an inspiration and a joy to listen to. Thanks for all of your tips, demos, and instruction, and for being so generous with your knowledge. Happy happy holidays and see you in the new year! Best,
Beverly
Thanks so much Beverly. Happy holidays to you as well
Hi Ian, your videos are really helpful to gain confidence!!! Really enjoyed the video....appreciate your efforts!!!
Thanks so much Paresh. All the very best
Your technique is so masterful, just the beautiful essence of the picture. Thanks, Ian, it's lovely.
Thanks so much Jean. Kind of you to say
Your lessons are always such a joy, and I always feel inspired to paint each time I finished watching a video of yours. Thank you so much for your generous instruction Ian, and happy holidays to you and your family.
Thanks so much. Delighted you liked the video. Happy holidays to you as well.
excellent lesson!! thank you so much for your goodwill in sharing your knowledge with us 🙏 the reference in my opinion was your best example to get the less is more across to me very effectively 👌
You're very welcome. Glad you found it helpful!
Brave of you to tackle this and fun and instructive to watch. Thanks, ian. Yes, please do show that master copy.
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This might be my new favorite painting of yours. Always helpful and inspirational videos, Ian! Love from Finland
Thanks so much Tatu. Very kind of you to say
Hi Ian, I really like this simple composition. I often forget to block in with a larger brush. I have the larger brushes, just don't always use them. lol You're giving me inspiration. Thanks for such a great demo.
Ian, this was another interesting video full of valuable information. I never get tired of watching you paint! Happy holidays! g
Hi Gayle, always nice to hear from you. Glad you liked the video and all the very best for the holidays as well. A great and creative 2023 to you!