Dramatically Increase the Illusion of Depth in Your Landscapes

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In this video, I show you how just a couple of touches of color can create dynamism between foreground and background in your painting, and will dramatically increase the sense of depth in your painting. The focus of this video is that a couple of small changes can dramatically yield big results in the success of your painting.
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@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

I created a "Before and After" video of the paintings based on your comments. You can watch it here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kNh7fcd73qmtcYk.html&ab_channel=IanRoberts

@sandyedwards2681 10 ай бұрын

Ian so glad to see your channel taking off! Congrats on your book and all you’re doing to increase art in the world.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Sandy. I am glad so many people like my videos. Thanks for the kind comment. @@sandyedwards2681

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 9 ай бұрын

thanks so much for the kind comment Sandy. Best wishes.@@sandyedwards2681

@shsummers 10 ай бұрын

You should switch between before and after a few times after the exposition; this would allow the viewer to more readily see the effects of your changes.

@roccoliuzzi8394 10 ай бұрын

Or show the images side by side. This is very subtle but I can see it has great affect. Thanks.

@michaelavolio 10 ай бұрын

@@roccoliuzzi8394Yes, side-by-side comparisons are extremely useful.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Next time I will. Side by side they are a bit small but back and forth would be helpful. Thanks. All the best.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Side by side they were a bit small, but back and forth a couple of times would have been a good idea. Next time. All the best.

@elenareid266 10 ай бұрын

I did it to scroling back to compare. I find this video very helpfull. Thank you for showing this type of small tricks, that have a big impact.

@Dennis-Hare 10 ай бұрын

It's fascinating how impactful those few strokes can be, after painting dozens and dozens of them. The illusion of painting is mind blowing. It seems that your previous video on transitional colors, goes hand and hand with this one. Thank you for yet another insightful lesson, Ian.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Dennis. Yes, my videos all relate. Glad you are finding they can help you as a group. All the best.

@rebeccabrown941 10 ай бұрын

Wow! A masterclass in 10 minutes! Amazing! I need to watch this one several more times to absorb all the nuances - thanks so much Ian!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Rebecca. Thank you so much

@gladyshorst6257 10 ай бұрын

This is a great example of when you know something is "off" about your painting - it just needs tweaked! Your changes are so subtle that I almost need to see the before and after side by side.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

You were not alone in that. Side by side made them a bit small, but if I do that again I'll show before and after a couple of times so it is clearer. Thanks and all the best.

@josephinejamison8180 10 ай бұрын

Enjoyed your video, very helpful

@coreliemalcaba93 10 ай бұрын

Well…what can I say! That was so incredibly insightful and helpful. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos and sharing them with the world.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for watching

@mariannelifrieri2251 10 ай бұрын

Great tips that would go unnoticed had you not brought to our attentions!! Looking forward to next month.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Marianne. Glad you enjoyed it

@YosemiteLee 3 ай бұрын

This is one of the most helpful landscaping tip videos I’ve ever seen in my long life. It’s one thing to give students a list of rules, and quite another to demonstrate the rules right before their eyes. Bravo!!

@sandradonofrio413 10 ай бұрын

Excellent. I agree with previous comment that more back and forth on changes would be helpful.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

If I do it again I'll do that. I think it would help. Thanks and all the best.

@Jancass5 10 ай бұрын

Small changes…huge differences! Fascinating!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Small changes, big results. Thank you for watching and glad you liked it

@htth3152 10 ай бұрын

I audibly went "HOLY SH*T" at the sixth example. Such a strong shift with such few changes, it's actual magic!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Thank you. I am delighted that you saw what I meant. How small changes can yield such big results.

@artgirl7649 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the several lessons on painting depth into paintings. I will keep your tips in mind as I paint.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

You are so welcome. Thank you for watching

@heatherh3457 10 ай бұрын

I have both books and they changed my whole approach to art. Didn't think Creative Authenticity would have as significant an effect as it did but I think I got more insight from it that Mastering Composition . I highly recommend both.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for letting me know Heather. All the best.

@marthacanady9441 10 ай бұрын

Excellent demonstration. I could easily see what you meant. Who knew that could make so much difference? Thanks, Ian.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Glad it helped Martha. Small changes can make a big difference

@TOPFIVEFIT 10 ай бұрын

This completely changed my understanding of the next thing I'm painting. Really opened my eyes, thank you!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Excellent. I am so glad it is changing how you see things. All the best.

@christianek_h 10 ай бұрын

Consistently impressed with the higher level education you provide here for free Ian, thank you so much for your generosity! Your videos always make me feel like I've snuck into a college painting class!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

That is kind of you to say Christiana. Thanks so much.

@diamondplums503 10 ай бұрын

I think I can use this lesson in my digital art!! Thank you Sir Ian!! :DD

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely. This can be used in digital art, or any medium. All the best.

@wonderingabouttheworld Күн бұрын

Totally shows why and how an artist can lose the painting with one wrong stroke of the brush and one wrong color. I feel a true artist can pick those things up without training but by only having a natural knowingness in these subtle requirements.

@pproniewski 10 ай бұрын

Very good lesson! I have your Mastering Composition book and love it. I consider myself a professional (with some awards in juried shows and gallery representation) and I find your lessons beneficial to me! Many thanks!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

That makes me happy to hear. Thank you very much. All the best.

@swapneelswami7925 10 ай бұрын

Noted Ian 🫡👍 soft edges, cooler and blueish in the background. Happy Summer to you too ❤

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. Happy summer!

@kristahall136 10 ай бұрын

This is super helpful. Thank you! I found myself going back & forth several times between the images, so I took several screenshots & compared them side-by-side & that helped my brain to absorb the differences. Others may find that useful also. Perhaps you might consider setting the images side-by-side after you discuss them. Love your videos!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Hi Krista, that was a common comment. I figured it was video. You could rewind it. But I think it would have been better to have them side by side. If I do it again.... All the best.

@anupamroy1771 10 ай бұрын

This session just blew my mind

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Thank you. Delighted you enjoyed it.

@108bhavani 10 ай бұрын

This was another great lesson from Ian. I pulled some older small pastel works from the cupboard . Thought they would be in the box till I am dead. I applied the techniques as shown in Video. Voila yes the small changes do make a difference I am now in the process of framing them with some store bought frames _____this is becoming. a bit of a nightmare 😂. Pastels seem to come alive once they are behind glass . Now they will more than likely sit in a box framed. Thank you Ian. I am now relating differently to fore ground and background as well as paying attention to soft and hard edges. Cheers Miriam. Sustralia

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Hi Miriam, Gotta get you and outlet for all those framed paintings now. Glad you found the video helpful. All the best to you.

@mollymarch9186 10 ай бұрын

fantastic! I so much miss seeing you every Tuesday, but deeply appreciate the once a month gems. Thank you for your generosity and for sharing your expertise with all of us.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

You're very welcome Molly. I appreciate your kind words.

@laraadamczyk 8 ай бұрын

Thank you, this compact lesson was a game-changer. I would love to see more of your insightful advices based on your students works. It makes a huge difference when you can observe corrections on a real work. Thank you again!

@susanrscott7910 10 ай бұрын

Love your book but watching how you edit real paint is even better. Thank you.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Susan. All the best.

@user-sy8eu2rf2c 10 ай бұрын

A fantastic lesson! Thank you for sharing your expertise.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

You're very welcome. Thank you so much

@smitamehta9523 10 ай бұрын

This is a great lesson indeed, a very practical and very interesting!! Please have a few more like this, very very helpful! Thank you !

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Thank you. I am delighted you enjoyed it.

@michaelharris9615 3 ай бұрын

Subtle, maybe a little complex, even subjective, but edifying! I agree with the comment about showing before and after. Not just this video - I've had the thought on other videos too. Appreciate the wisdom, thank you.

@jw7903 10 ай бұрын

wow, it looks like you cast a magic on every pictures. thank you for showing the technique.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@Garden366 10 ай бұрын

Well, now I see what’s holding me in the foreground of the painting currently on my easel as I’ve already blurred and blued the distant mountains but there is little differentiation between anything in the middle ground and the foreground BECAUSE the edges of receding ridge lines are too distinct and in one area, the value is too dark. I also need to darken my immediate foreground because a strip of it is very light. I stood at my easel this morning and looked at my work and said well this one is going to be over painted, and I’ll scrape the canvas. Thank you so very much for these tips, and allowing my mind to be unblocked as to what the problems were in the composition of this current painting. This is the first panoramic landscape I’ve attempted. Thank you, thank you!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

That's great. It really helps to know what the problem is. The main problem. Because you can go back in, knowing something is wrong, but not sure exactly what, and just keep making tons of small changes that in the end ruin the whole thing. Glad you found it helpful

@dragonskinavi 10 ай бұрын

Just what I needed to push me in the right direction....wonderful Ian, thanks!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Perfect. Thank you and all the best.

@dragonskinavi 10 ай бұрын

@@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Thank you!

@song4night 10 ай бұрын

Great informative lesson, Ian. Thanks

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

You're very welcome. Thanks for watching

@SingYourselfWell 10 ай бұрын

So good, Ian, so helpful. Thank you!

@ulrikeselleckart 10 ай бұрын

Thank you again Ian, so good!!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. All the best.

@TomH_YT 10 ай бұрын

Love your book and your videos. But this particular video is exceptional. The visual examples demonstrate the idea effectively to train the eye to see. Thank you.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

That makes me very happy to hear. I've been wanting to do a video on this for a while. All the best.

@jytte47 10 ай бұрын

This is fantastic. Just some few lines placed and the paintings turns into masterpieces. I will keep this in my favorite library.:o)

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Excellent. Thanks so much and glad you enjoyed it.

@pglatt 10 ай бұрын

I appreciate how you guide student painters to develop better self critique skills.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

That is one of the best ways to master composition.

@juliejroth29 10 ай бұрын

Wonderful lesson, Ian!! ❤

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Julie

@yvonnegeelen6571 10 ай бұрын

Love this I am going to think about this as I paint I will have to watch this a couple of times it’s a small change with a lot of power

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Small changes do have a lot of power. Thank you and glad you enjoyed it

@debwicks2523 10 ай бұрын

Ian, this session was extremely helpful! Edges, values, directing attention to where you want the viewer to go - thank you for these valuable lessons! Your books are a constant resource and must-haves for every painter’s library. Many thanks, Deb

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

HI Deb, so nice to hear from you. Hope all is going well. Delighted you enjoyed the video. My very best wishes, Ian

@Coco2345ful 7 ай бұрын

Love it. Thanks

@pch2230 10 ай бұрын

Excellent video. I'd never thought about slightly reducing the colour of an interesting foreground and heightening it further back to draw the eye in. I need to think a lot more about my edges too. I tend to forget them

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Thanks so much

@sydene54 9 ай бұрын

fantastic, thank you.

@joanl3115 10 ай бұрын

This is very helpful! Subtle changes make such a difference!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

They certainly do. Thank you for watching

@soniamurray1185 5 ай бұрын

This is so helpful. Thank you!

@BibleStudyPastor 10 ай бұрын

Wonderful illustrated instruction on how edges attract the eye. I learned something! Thank you. Have a wonderful summer. Ralph

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Ralph. Glad you enjoyed it and hope you are having a wonderful summer as well.

@dianetough8100 10 ай бұрын

I always learn something! Thank you so much! Love your book as well.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Diane. All the very best.

@Toontex 10 ай бұрын

Thank you I have known I had a problem in some of my paintings and been stumped as to what was wrong.Thanks to you at least one of those problems has been solved

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

That makes me happy to hear. Thank you

@JasonSmith-ds6zm 6 ай бұрын

So helpfull - inspirational/encouraging!

@dianneparks3625 10 ай бұрын

Another great lesson! You're the best and we all thank you, Ian!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. All the best Dianne

@barbaraw-boyer9741 10 ай бұрын

I loved this demo, very helpful!!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Wonderful. Thank you and glad you think so

@edbiggs7168 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, Ian. This is a good one; slight changes, but what a difference.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

@nickrodis6862 8 ай бұрын

Thank you Ian Roberts

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 8 ай бұрын

you're welcome Nick

@MrsLyle1 10 ай бұрын

this was so helpful, thank you!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 9 ай бұрын

I'm so glad. Thank you for watching

@jesiledesma9029 10 ай бұрын

oh wow, yeah the paintings are much improved❤ thank you.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

@simpleshoes 10 ай бұрын

This is invaluable information. Thank you!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@TaoofMiracles111 6 ай бұрын

This information is so subtle, SO helpful, and so good! Thank you!

@joanieford3434 10 ай бұрын

Very awesome, as always.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Joanie.

@jonathanbisher 10 ай бұрын

Really good quality tips, thank you.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful Jonathan

@marilynrose8122 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this valuable lesson, among many others!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Marilyn. Glad you like them.

@grantyale 10 ай бұрын

Wonderful demonstrations!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Grant

@mitchmenzmer3185 10 ай бұрын

Very helpful! Thank you!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Mitch

@lynnbuffone9555 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Ian! I love your book and all your tips! ❤

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. Glad you like my books and videos.

@1missmellie 10 ай бұрын

Wow! That was great instruction!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Thank you and all the best.

@marykahn6803 10 ай бұрын

Very informative! Thank you again Ian.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

You're very welcome Mary

@CoreyArt 10 ай бұрын

Super helpful thank you ! Great video.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Thank you

@evandegenfelder4554 10 ай бұрын

Good to see you Ian, that was an excellent video!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Evan

@WolfgangToeglhofer-gm9ep 10 ай бұрын

fantastic video as always. Please continue

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much

@user-nh3wx4ok9l 10 ай бұрын

Very very usefull (again). Thank you so much Ian!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

You're very welcome. Glad you enjoyed it

@janecochrane3574 10 ай бұрын

Another great masterclass - I find them so helpful, thank you!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Glad you like them. Thank you Jane.

@G1g1658 10 ай бұрын

What a revelation! It is so helpful to see the before and after. Let’s have more of these sessions! Thank you.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Patricia. I plan on it

@beatricebiederman7895 10 ай бұрын

That was very helpful.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Glad you think so Beatrice. Thank you

@joannegagnon-marihart 10 ай бұрын

Extremely helpful, thank you again!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

You're very welcome Joanne

@kramollag 10 ай бұрын

Great insight, thank you, looking forward to next month

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Mark. All the best.

@angelajsacaartistaffiliatedwpl 10 ай бұрын

Thx sir love the showings.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Glad you like them Angela. Thank you

@julessmithpaints 10 ай бұрын

Great adjustment Thank you

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

You're very welcome Jules.

@cathysheffield4346 10 ай бұрын

Excellent, thank you!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

You are welcome Cathy

@henschim 10 ай бұрын

So interesting and helpful!!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Senneh

@kamleshsunak3176 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Ian for this great lesson. Have a great summer!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. You too Kamlesh

@lyceum4177 10 ай бұрын

Great ideas, thank you very much!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Glad you like them. All the best.

@02rivail 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Ian!! All the Best!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Same to you. Thanks so much

@Tuamadre551 10 ай бұрын

Excellent explanation thanks!!!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Thanks so much

@kyrie0033 10 ай бұрын

Great video! Thank you!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much

@dganim9196 10 ай бұрын

Ian really great video, these before and after breakdowns you do are so educational. Thank you

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@sylvainst-pierre8725 10 ай бұрын

Thanks again M.Roberts. Everything makes sens.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Very welcome Sylvain. All the best.

@abigailbarrett2909 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Ian!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

You're welcome Abigail

@patcampton7163 10 ай бұрын

Really useful tips, thanks.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

My pleasure Pat. Thank you

@monicacote6304 10 ай бұрын

Your insights are always invaluable. Thank you!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 9 ай бұрын

My pleasure Monica. Thank you so much for watching

@lagarza2973 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your fantastic explanations

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

You are welcome. Thanks for watching

@normamiller2316 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Ian. Such valuable information and I greatly appreciate you sharing your expertise. I’m learning so much from you, and will buy books after I decide which to get first! Enjoy the rest of summer.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

You can't go wrong either way. Thank you for the kind comment. Enjoy your summer Norma

@sylhayes8152 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely wonderful, I learn so much from your vids

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Happy to hear that. Thank you and all the best.

@yay-cat 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Ian! the before after pics really explain the concepts so well (and it feel like a helpful crit to attend so that add to my experience as an artist). Also thanks for including portraiture because that's where I struggle most with composition elements

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

You're welcome. I am delighted you found it helpful for multiple reasons. All the best.

@dianerose4469 10 ай бұрын

ian...thank you, thank you for this lesson. It's wonderful! It's great and just what I needed. I now have your book Mastering Composition, so I can continue to learn from your .lessons!! Thank you again!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Wonderful. Very glad to hear you have my books also. All the best.

@markdunnell5591 10 ай бұрын

Never seen this explained before. Superb.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Makes me happy to hear. Thank you Mark

@austinstubblefield9907 10 ай бұрын

Great video! Very informative.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful

@benouihein430 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@db4006 10 ай бұрын

Ces exemples concrets, avant après, nous sont d'une aide très précieuse. Il n'y a pas mieux pour nous faire comprendre ce dont on n'a pas conscience sans ces explications. Quant on regarde une peinture réussie, on n'a pas conscience de toutes ces subtilités que le peintre à utilisé sciemment, et qui réunies font qu'une peinture devienne captivante, à commencer par la composition, valeurs, couleurs, contours, autres petits détail, etc etc... Merci Ian pour ces explications, des super informations et une super leçon en quelques minutes, Vous êtes un excellent professeur et beau de surcroît. Salutation depuis la France.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 10 ай бұрын

Well said. Glad you found it helpful. Thank you for the kind comment. All the best, Ian.