Demos make all the difference in the world as part of the learning process. I can learn theory all day long but when I SEE it being done then learning becomes even more enhanced.
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.
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.
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.👌❤️
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.
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 👍
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!
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.
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
So I'm not alone in everything I do and think about the painting process! I can take hours culling through photos until I find about 20 that I put into a folder for future painting consideration. And when I have lessons from an instructor that just don't "inspire" me, I push through and what do you know...I end up really liking the painting afterall. And better yet, I proved I could overcome and I learned how to do something I thought I couldn't. Great advice! You've encouraged me to just keep going on this journey.
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
That was brilliant, but particularly because you add so much understanding with your fluent commentary. Also well edited for time so that it stays interesting all the way through. Thank you so much. Please keep the demos coming
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.
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.
One thing I’m confused about is how to keep the residual paint on the brush from ruining the little blobs of color. Maybe it’s editing but you don’t appear to rinse your brush. Every time you grab a little yellow ochre for example you’re also leaving a smear of dark green. (Haha this is probably a “cleanliness” hang-up I have and the antidote is probably to “get messy!” ) Maybe I should try finger painting. 😬
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 👍
This Is wonderful, Ian. Artists are mainly right brained, as you know, and most of us learn by watching something being done in order to learn. My school days were a mess as I couldn't memorize anything and when History came around, I would be busy setting a scene with everything that was said and so basically, learned nothing!! I couldn't absorb the common word, I had to SEE IN MY MIND what the History teacher was talking about. I was in tears in every class as the teacher would get so far ahead of me that I couldn't follow him.. Since my time (the 60's in high school), they have discovered that everyone does not learn the same and I hope that has helped people like me who learn by watching how it's done and not by listening to how it's done. That is how I learned how to use a computer...I had someone come in and show me what could be done on a computer and then I just dove right into it and mastered it! So Kudos to you for this, and I hope you do many, many more demonstrations!! THANK YOU!!!
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.
The long form is actually my favorite, so many people go to TH-cam for bite size bits, but with painting all my favorite teachers have long form stuff I enjoy more. So thank you and please add more long form 🙂
Oh yes please, Ian, to more of these longer videos. Once a month is good too so we can let things sink in. I liked how you built towards it and then brought it all back in together for the demo.
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
I would love a long demo once a month! Thank you very much for all the details and explanations. I do learn a lot and appreciate very much how generous you share your experience.
I only found you on TH-cam 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.
I HAVE JUST WATCED THIS FOR THE SECOND TIME. YOUR INFORMATION WHILE YOU ARE PAINTING IS MORE VALUABLE TO THOSE OF US WHO ARE LEARNING THAN YOU KNOW. PLEASE CONTINUE THE LONGER VIDEOS. THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR AMAZING TALENT AND KNOWLEDGE.
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.
Love the idea of a demo once a month. But please don’t forget to focus on teaching composition, because you are the only teacher I follow who explains it so clearly. Thanks for all you do !
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.
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.
@@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!
I think that “long demos” are not good, they are FANTÁSTIC!!! Thank you so much!
OK Roberto, fantastic is good. Thanks for letting me know.
This is so great for those of us who need instruction , but unable to participate in in-person classes.
Mr Roberts if i can ask you how do u attach your canvas to the easel board?
AGREE
Demos make all the difference in the world as part of the learning process. I can learn theory all day long but when I SEE it being done then learning becomes even more enhanced.
Thanks so much.
Yes, I would greatly appreciate a long-form demo once a month, Ian. Really helpful, and thank you very much.
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.
Thanks so much Susan.
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.
I would like to see a long demo once a month. I find it so fascinating to watch you do it. Very informative. Thank you very much
Glad you enjoyed it!
Long demos are great, anytime, lovely to see you painting and explaining.
Thank you Albertina.
Long demo once a month. YES please. 25:29
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.👌❤️
Thanks so much for your appreciation. Means a lot Jola.
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.
Hi Karen, thanks for telling me. Glad you are finding them useful.
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 👍
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!
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.
Glad you enjoyed you enjoyed the longer video Mary. All the very best to you.
The long demo with the detailed commentary definitely adds value. The process allows me to form questions that I didn't know I wanted answered.
Delighted that you found it helpful.
I will watch everything you do, too! So glad to have found you!
Thanks Mary. You are great!
Love this demo! I would like to see something similar on sky’s/clouds.
Thanks Kate. Will do one on clouds. Be a few weeks.
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
@@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 👏👏👏
Oh, my gosh! An excellent tutorial! Demonstrating while explaining is so helpful. Thank you Ian.
I agree. I've learned so much about mixing color simply by watching!
Yes to the Long form demos.... thank you for sharing your talent.
Yes, a long demo is a great idea. Thank you for your time in making these.
Thank you!
Action speaks louder than words , More demos please , Love your teaching style Thanks Ian.
I too love the longer demos. It gives me more detailed information which is super helpful!
Thank you!
You are such a talented teacher… your demonstrations only enhance that ability. Demonstrations EVERY week would be ideal!
Delighted you are enjoying the videos. Best wishes
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!
So I'm not alone in everything I do and think about the painting process! I can take hours culling through photos until I find about 20 that I put into a folder for future painting consideration. And when I have lessons from an instructor that just don't "inspire" me, I push through and what do you know...I end up really liking the painting afterall. And better yet, I proved I could overcome and I learned how to do something I thought I couldn't. Great advice! You've encouraged me to just keep going on this journey.
Delighted you enjoyed the video
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👍🏼
Thanks Norm.
Long demos are vital. The opportunity to see the process is so helpful as I learn. Thank you for what you are doing! Please keep doing it!!
I will definitely be watching your long-form demos, repeatedly, and taking notes.
Thank you.
A longer demo of actual painting is very helpful
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.
Longer demos are great!! You add more tips with more time teaching. Thank you so much!
You're welcome! I'm glad it was helpful.
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.
Thanks Colette.
I like the idea of a once a month demo it helps clarity a lot of things
Delighted you are enjoying the videos George. Best wishes
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
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.
I would love to see a long demo. Always struggle with greens.
Yes me also. I sruggle with mixing greens.
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!
A long form demo once a month is perfect!
This was so helpful, not only for the mixing of greens but the relaxed process. Thank you!
That's great Sheryl. Thanks for telling me.
Excellent discussion on greens! Would love to see more of these long videos.
I would like to see more demos, particularly on color mixing, although this is not good for my budget.
Thanks Janene.
Yes, we haven't seen a new full demo for a long time, please at least once a month to light up in the winter south world with your more demos!😃
I'm so glad it was helpful.
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.
Thanks so much Danny and I really need to do another one on edges.
It's just a wonderful time, a quality time with mr. Roberts, think you alot!!!!!❤
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!
Thanks for the feedback Joyce. Best wishes.
This study/demo was very helpful. I would enjoy a monthly demonstration-your offering to do so is very generous.
thanks so much. Glad you enjoy it
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!
I just discovered you ... I wish I had discovered you a couple of years ago when I started painting! Yes please, more long demos!!!
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!
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.
If you watch last week, he showed how he came to that layout.
Edward Potthast 1859-1927 did many paintings with his vertical on the left hand side and was very successful with that composition.
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.
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.
That was brilliant, but particularly because you add so much understanding with your fluent commentary. Also well edited for time so that it stays interesting all the way through. Thank you so much. Please keep the demos coming
I'm glad you enjoyed it.
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.
Thank you for the feedback.
Yes a long demo once a month would be much appreciated
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.
That's great Sue. Thanks for the feedback.
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.☺
One thing I’m confused about is how to keep the residual paint on the brush from ruining the little blobs of color. Maybe it’s editing but you don’t appear to rinse your brush. Every time you grab a little yellow ochre for example you’re also leaving a smear of dark green. (Haha this is probably a “cleanliness” hang-up I have and the antidote is probably to “get messy!” ) Maybe I should try finger painting. 😬
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 👍
I am so enthralled , I forget to breathe! Thanks again. I do like the long demo.
Wonderful! Thanks for letting me know Dee.
Enjoyed the video, I just wonder how often you change brushes to keep from getting too muddy.
I clean them a lot.
Yes -please more long demos. You are helpful and not pretentious.
Thanks for letting me know. I appreciate it.
A long form demo once a week would even be better!! 🧑🏼🎨🎨
Thanks Sherene.
Longer demos would be most appreciated by you as you one of the best so thanx a lot.
You are so welcome Mary!
I'm learning more from this than from years of browsing other lessons 😁👍
This Is wonderful, Ian. Artists are mainly right brained, as you know, and most of us learn by watching something being done in order to learn. My school days were a mess as I couldn't memorize anything and when History came around, I would be busy setting a scene with everything that was said and so basically, learned nothing!! I couldn't absorb the common word, I had to SEE IN MY MIND what the History teacher was talking about. I was in tears in every class as the teacher would get so far ahead of me that I couldn't follow him.. Since my time (the 60's in high school), they have discovered that everyone does not learn the same and I hope that has helped people like me who learn by watching how it's done and not by listening to how it's done. That is how I learned how to use a computer...I had someone come in and show me what could be done on a computer and then I just dove right into it and mastered it! So Kudos to you for this, and I hope you do many, many more demonstrations!! THANK YOU!!!
It is so true how the school system back then just catered to such a single dimension of learning. Glad you are enjoying the demos. Best wishes.
You’re teaching is so uncomplicated really appreciate you’re skill and the way you share it ❤️
I'm glad you found it helpful
1 long demo a month would be great. Thank you.
Love the demos. It is rare to watch another artist paint. Keep it up!
Thanks Terry.
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.
Appreciate your feedback Michael. All the best.
WHY was I not taught this is art school?! Thank you so much. You are a great teacher.
I think a long demo once a month would be a helpful and welcome addition to your channel.
Thanks so much for getting back to me. Best wishes.
Yes longer demos are a good idea. You explain things so good. Thank you😊
I'm glad you enjoy them.
I think a longer demo every now and then would be a good idea. However, the shorter segments, lessons are very nice.
Thank you for the feedback Peggy.
I watched this 3 times. Great work and great learning.
Yes the long demo was great. Once a month would be good. Thank you
The long form is actually my favorite, so many people go to TH-cam for bite size bits, but with painting all my favorite teachers have long form stuff I enjoy more.
So thank you and please add more long form 🙂
Thanks for the feedback
I love the long demos--I find greens challenging so your video really made color clearer. Thank you.
Thank you for teaching me the construction of different greens. Love your demonstration. Thank you!
Really appreciate the long demo.
Oh yes please, Ian, to more of these longer videos. Once a month is good too so we can let things sink in. I liked how you built towards it and then brought it all back in together for the demo.
Thanks for the feedback Caroline. I appreciate it.
Please do a presentstion every month. You are amazing Ian.
I love the long demos! I am not an oil or acrylic painter, but I learn so much from your demonstrations.
That is good news Josephine. Thanks for telling me.
Yes please on long-form demos!! Thank you for all you do!!
I think the long demo is helpful. There is so much versatility with the greens you painted. Thank you.
thanks for letting me know Judy.
Long demos, at least once in a month, would be fantastic!
I would love to watch a long demo once a month. Thank you Ian for sharing your knowledge. 😉
Yes! Absolutely! one long video a month would be fantastic!....thanks for sharing your process .
Thanks Bob.
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
A long demo once a month would be great. Helps me , and I am sure others, to develop their art skills.
Thanks for letting me know Jeff.
I love it. Please do more like this. When I watch your technique it makes feel like “hey, I think I can do that!”.
HI Jeff, glad you enjoyed the video. And yes you can do that!
I would love a long demo once a month! Thank you very much for all the details and explanations. I do learn a lot and appreciate very much how generous you share your experience.
I'm glad it was helpful.
Love watching you mix allthose greens and not contaminate each pilelike I do!
Yes please Ian, I think a long demo monthly would be great! Thank you!
I only found you on TH-cam 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.
Please do. These longer demos explain more what's going through your mind and how you're dealing with the image. Great.
Thanks for the feedback Anthony. All the best.
I HAVE JUST WATCED THIS FOR THE SECOND TIME. YOUR INFORMATION WHILE YOU ARE PAINTING IS MORE VALUABLE TO THOSE OF US WHO ARE LEARNING THAN YOU KNOW. PLEASE CONTINUE THE LONGER VIDEOS. THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR AMAZING TALENT AND KNOWLEDGE.
You are so welcome Linda.
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.
Thanks so much Shanon.
These general guidelines are very helpful. Please continue to provide them. Thank you.
Even though I'm a watercolor painter I still benefited from the demo. Thanks for the knowledge.
Love the idea of a demo once a month. But please don’t forget to focus on teaching composition, because you are the only teacher I follow who explains it so clearly. Thanks for all you do !
That is a very good reminder Suzanne. I mean the channel is called mastering composition. Thanks for that!
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.
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.
Finally someone who has taken out the guesswork of the different greens. You have given us recipes! The components are starting the connect.
Hi Arleen, that makes me happy to hear it. Components starting to connect.
I like to see painting demos often.
I’m gaining so much knowledge watching your demos. Very very helpful. Please do more! Thank you!!
Thank you! Will do!
I love the long demos verses the speeded up ones I've seen elsewhere...much more useful. Thank you!
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.
@@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!
One of the best demos on mixing greens I have ever seen. Like the longer form demo, glad to have found you.
Glad you like it Peter.