How to Make a Painting Pop

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3 ай бұрын

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@jmmead2545 3 ай бұрын

As always, you gave us your time, talent -both as an artist and a teacher, and tender guidance. You never fail to give me insight to make my paintings better. I'm truly and hugely grateful to you.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for letting me know. I really appreciate it. All the best.

@Sykirobme 3 ай бұрын

Love this demo, I always appreciate you leaving in the parts of the process where you're grasping for something or have to repaint areas you didn't get right the first time.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! And yes it is helpful to see process rather than just editing it so it all looks easy.

@lindasteger7207 Күн бұрын

All art instructors need to go thru your courses. Hats off to you!

@Serg_Bro 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your video! ✌️🇺🇦

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

You are most welcome Serg. All the best.

@barbarachasnoff5967 3 ай бұрын

the green and orange light are gorgeous- I wouldnt have thought of it especially for the cup.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Barbara. That cup was pretty green. It is just that the photo was over exposed and so the green looked white and bleached out.

@chrystakyr9681 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. We are very lucky to have you as a teacher.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

I appreciate your telling me. Happy you enjoyed it. Best wishes.

@shawneefleenor2182 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Ian. You are such a good teacher, explaining so thoroughly and generously. I love your work and am grateful for your videos.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

You are most welcome. Delighted you enjoyed it. All the best.

@WillStephensArt 3 ай бұрын

Thank your Me Roberts for being an inspiration and online mentor! You’ve done a great job of simplifying oil painting.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Will. I appreciate your telling me. All the best.

@inglishhomeandgarden8386 3 ай бұрын

I always look forward to watching your videos. Thank you. 🌿

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Delighted you enjoy them.

@lmb888 25 күн бұрын

The scale truly balances here with the light... there through the middle w/ the papers.

@ivarboneless2649 3 ай бұрын

Ever since I’ve started watching your videos I’ve found myself finding compositions everywhere. It’s allowed me to do so many beautiful paintings that I wouldn’t have spotted before. I’m so grateful for the instruction and knowledge Ian!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

That makes me so happy to here. All the best.

@kathypointer3938 3 ай бұрын

I never thought about the fact that I am just painting light. We’ll put! Thank you. I really enjoyed watching you paint that still life.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Glad that created an insight Kathy. All the best

@richardwait1206 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your demonstration Ian. You explain it all so well.

@sapienproductions 3 ай бұрын

Always look forward to the 1st Tuesday of the month and your series of invaluable demonstrations. You can always make tricky concepts so easy and less daunting to understand. A brilliant teacher.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

You are most kind. Thank you.

@dianepetzold1523 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for another fantastic video. Love the subject and the demonstration. Thanks for helping keep us all inspired!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it and I am most delighted to know the videos are helping keep you inspired. All the best.

@kimweissenborn8600 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your demonstration. I love watching you paint and hearing your commentary.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome Kim. Best wishes.

@rhondahunt9888 Ай бұрын

Awesome to watch it progress!

@tfloraditch 3 ай бұрын

Great. I love how you simplify things.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@TehmeenaZeeshanRJ 4 күн бұрын

You are the best! The way you teach how to paint is amazing.

@angelacampo6327 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this great demo. I really appreciate you explaining the way light affects value in a painting.

@02rivail 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Ian for your lesson! hugs!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

You are most welcome. Happy you found it helpful. With best wishes.

@sylhayes8152 3 ай бұрын

Just love your calm attitude and explanation of your painting.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate your telling me.

@fandbwelch3768 3 ай бұрын

I love the lighting in the beginning of your video to prove your point.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

You mean the new angle with the stronger light on me. I even used a better camera to film it. I wanted to have the light dim right down so I went completely black and then back up to make the point. But it proved a tech bridge too far for me. Best wishes.

@eyeballs46 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Ian, very generous. Simply and elegantly put.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

You are most welcome. Best wishes.

@andrzejmaranda3699 3 ай бұрын

THANK YOU SOOO MUCH, Ian, for this VERY IMPORTANT, VALUABLE & INFORMATIVE video!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

You are most welcome Andrzej. I am delighted you enjoyed it.

@amykeane6611 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for modeling and explaining what you're doing! Very informative.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Glad you found it helpful Amy. Best wishes

@christinemolnar8739 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your gift of teaching.

@philomenacesta563 3 ай бұрын

Love it. Thank you so much.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@angmacleod 3 ай бұрын

Just wonderful, Thank you, I could watch it all day one!😊

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. Happy you enjoyed it.

@Seth-L 3 ай бұрын

That first hit of light on the cup was stunning, such a perfect demonstration

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

HI Seth, I thought that long mark of orange on the table was the one that just sort of came alive almost as I painted it. But it was cool after setting the stage with all the shadows to see it pop with the lights.

@kathiscarpace610 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, Ian. I like what you said about light. And thank you for sharing your struggle to paint the newspaper. Gave me encouragement.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Hi Kathi, it's funny sometimes those videos go really easily, everything falls into place, or I can film it as if probably did. And sometimes, like those newspapers, they just had a life of their own. All the very best.

@jonquilbennett8411 3 ай бұрын

Another great video! You explain and demonstrate things so clearly and your warm personality shines through . Thank you for your generosity in posting these videos 😊

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@garysart 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Ian, another great tuition.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it Gary.

@richardgroberto 3 ай бұрын

You are such a good teacher. You have a wonderful way of explaining your thought process. Love it.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for telling me Richard. I appreciate it. All the best.

@Michelle-hg3sv 3 ай бұрын

What a beautiful and striking painting. Simple objects made extraordinary. Thanks for the excellent lesson, Ian!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Hi Michelle, glad you found the video helpful. And thank you for your comments on the painting itself. All the best.

@diannejonasson4663 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant! Thank you so much! As always, very helpful and instructive. 🎨🤗

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful Dianne. All the best.

@dianerose4469 3 ай бұрын

another great lesson Ian. thank you so much

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

You are welcome Diane. Best wishes.

@diannecarr2524 3 ай бұрын

Love all your videos Ian. You keep it simple but oh so informative. My favourite tutorials by far ❣️

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Dianne.

@kamleshsunak3176 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Ian for another invaluable demonstration. The whole process is simple and easy to follow. I I really appreciate, you taking time to share your knowledge and experience with us. Always look forward to monthly Tuesday email.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Delighted you enjoyed it.

@virginia4378 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful to watch you paint this. Since my painting is indoors, this was just what I wanted to see. Watching paint become a thing is seeing a kind of magic. Love paint. Thank you!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Delighted you enjoyed the video Virginia. All the best.

@stephenjamison6124 3 ай бұрын

Enjoyable as ever. Thank you Ian

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Hi Stephen, delighted you enjoyed it. All the best to you.

@monicacote6304 3 ай бұрын

I continue to learn so much from you. You awaken my eye to see.. really see!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

I appreciate your letting me know Monica. All the best.

@pennydefreyne 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely loved this thanks so much Ian! Lovely painting 👏🏽💖🌞

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Penny. With best wishes.

@user-hj2jb8dl5w 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Ian - I love watching you paint. You make it look so easy and simple views come out beautifully. Best wishes. Janie

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Many thanks Janie.

@AbiNomac 3 ай бұрын

Your opening lines is brilliant. This was very informative. Thank you

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Delighted you enjoyed it. Best wishes

@BibleStudyPastor 3 ай бұрын

Wonderful, simple, dramatic! Thank you, Ian.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Ralph. Always good to hear from you.

@christinegalysh7433 2 ай бұрын

Thank you and all the best.

@janesoncanvas8337 3 ай бұрын

Yes! thanks for all you do to help us understand what we’re seeing and doing. I started clicking on all of the comments I agree with, and we are all saying it!--THANK YOU!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for telling me Jane. All the best.

@las174 3 ай бұрын

I always smile at the end because your ending is so kind and loving, like a dear friend. Thank you!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Thank you . I appreciate your telling me. All the best.

@lmb888 25 күн бұрын

5:03 tol ☀️ transition of light, I really enjoy how you bring it through here

@earthrooster1969 3 ай бұрын

Thank You! What a generous demonstration for those like us who are getting the basics right. Love your enthusiasm to really try for us to understand the magic of light....and shadows

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

I'm delighted you found the video helpful. All the best

@donitafichter8298 3 ай бұрын

So Lovely! And so much valuable instruction and information. Thank you!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Happy you enjoyed it and found it helpful. With best wishes.

@karenasherah3757 3 ай бұрын

You are such a wonderful teacher and I LOVE your painting 🙏🏼

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Karen. Best wishes.

@maryannnash653 3 ай бұрын

Wow loved this and feel so grateful and inspired to paint! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and masterful art with the world. 🙏🏼

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

I think Maryann nothing would make me happier than my videos inspiring you to paint. Make it feel worthwhile. All the best.

@christinelewis5765 3 ай бұрын

Excellent lesson and demo! Thank you for sharing this. It was very helpful

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

You are welcome Christine. Best wishes.

@barbarahenn-pander5872 3 ай бұрын

A privilege to watch you work. Thank you!!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Hi Barbara, happy you enjoyed it. Best wishes.

@wardkerr2456 3 ай бұрын

Useful and to the point, as always. You are a valued resource for me.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Delighted to hear it. Thank you.

@barbarabush1596 3 ай бұрын

Excellent, it is so helpful to see the process from start to finish. Love the painting. It reminds me of some of Diebenkorn's still life paintings.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Well I would always welcome a comparison with Deibenkorn. Glad you enjoyed it, Barbara. With best wishes.

@claraedouwesdekker6389 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant, as always, in all ways.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Clara

@fabienneherbertart8188 3 ай бұрын

This is so helpful , thank you for all your videos!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Thanks you much Fabienne. With best wishes.

@angelikawitter5305 3 ай бұрын

I would never have recognized this scene as a motif for a painting. And it looks so dramatic. You make me see things much more clearly. Thank you very much for another eye-opener! Geli

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Hi Angelika, I like the idea of searching for the thing that most people might pass by and making a painting of that . Makes me pay attention to stuff around me that otherwise I'd miss.

@cockatielnation5425 3 ай бұрын

So grateful for this new video!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@joannemurphy4636 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic demo and instruction! Thanks so much!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Joanne. Glad you liked it.

@hilary729 3 ай бұрын

So much to learn here … thank you 🙏

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome. All the best.

@robhead22 3 ай бұрын

Its a great demo. And i really enjoyed it! Thank you!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Glad you found it helpful. Rob. All the best.

@bonniediener5413 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful, and informative as always. Thank you.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Delighted you found it helpful Bonnie.

@patcampton7163 3 ай бұрын

Such a simple subject, but what a great painting of light and shadow.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Pat.

@pleinaire8698 3 ай бұрын

Excellent demonstration.. especially about using a dark underpainting for this piece.. Light.. shadows.. reflections .. very well done, Ian.. thank you.🥰

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. All the very best.

@rosannedistefano6204 3 ай бұрын

Thanks appreciate your time in doing this! 😊

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

You are most welcome Rosanne

@marywebb1138 3 ай бұрын

Another great and informative video Ian. Thank you 😊

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

I'm happy you enjoyed it Mary. All the best.

@pattyolson5947 3 ай бұрын

Wonderful demo, thank you!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

I'm glad you found it helpful Patty. All the best

@EllenR654 3 ай бұрын

Loved this, perfect timing for me, thank you!!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

You're so welcome Ellen.

@robertasorace1888 3 ай бұрын

Grazie Ian! Utile, davvero!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@deaconseptember2002 3 ай бұрын

For me, what makes this most simple design very beautiful is the juxtaposition of the warm orange tone of the wooden table against the cooler green and blues. I'd love to have painted this. It IS all about light. Thanks

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Delighted you enjoyed it. And now it is your turn. All the best.

@gaylemartin6498 3 ай бұрын

This was very interesting and always fun watching you paint. Thank you. Take care. g

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Always great to hear from you Gayle. All the very best to you.

@yarrowbumblefoot8877 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. You've taught me so much.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

That makes me happy to hear. With best wishes.

@judithmckenna7779 3 ай бұрын

Wonderful demo - thank you Ian!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

You are most welcome Judith. Best wishes.

@LoveToCreatebyTonya 25 күн бұрын

So helpful 😊 Thank you for sharing!

@guyhellstrom9226 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Ian for a wonderful video again. I like them so much and this was no exception. Clear,interesting and so educational. They give me so muh inspiration. Thanks, Guy (Finland)

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for letting me know Guy. All the best.

@twoforonecreativelife 3 ай бұрын

Very helpful. Thank you. I love it.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Glad you found it helpful. Best wishes.

@joanl3115 3 ай бұрын

Great tutorial ‼️👏‼️👏. Thank you for sharing 🖌️🖼🎨‼️

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Joan. Best wishes.

@song4night 3 ай бұрын

great process and love the finished work.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much.

@tamaratorres6468 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic! Thank you so much.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

You're very welcome Tamara!

@pamj2395 2 ай бұрын

First video I've watched, and have learned soooo much from this one (1). You are a great teacher and painter.😮❤😊

@AlenaWilsPainting 3 ай бұрын

Very well spoken and calming video, I rarely paint still lifes, but after watching your video I feel like i want to paint a still life soon. Thank you for brightening my day 😊.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

The great thing about still life is you can control pretty much everything. The objects, the setting, the angle you view it at, the angle of the light source. Glad you enjoyed it Alena. All the best.

@dektold76 3 ай бұрын

Great lesson on Light!. Learned a lot. Thank You!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

You are most welcome. All the best.

@sarachauvot7677 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing and explaining so clearly!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful Sara. Best wishes.

@anamariacastilloperez198 3 ай бұрын

I love the background painting. 😃

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

A painting of a stream in Corsica.

@CatherineGreen-dl5si 3 ай бұрын

Thank yuo. I am working on a painting in which I have been trying to implement your lessons. Remains to be seen how it comes out.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Good luck with it Catherine. Sometimes a new idea you have to try it a couple of times to get to the bottom of the idea. All the best

@richardsong8 3 ай бұрын

As always, immensely helpful. Poetry in paint. Thank you.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. Delighted you enjoyed it Richard.

@richardsong8 3 ай бұрын

I'm a lover of beautiful dark transparent underpainting. Btw, the name's Richardson, G (Gary) "richardsong@" is the happy accident of sequence. Happens all the time. : )

@user-th3nm2fr7z 3 ай бұрын

Hi Ian, thanks for another lesson. I have watched your videos since 2022 and because of a heavy work schedule have not been able to put in to practice your methods. I recently retired and have moved from San Diego, Ca to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. My goal is to paint Plein Air here in San Miguel. I have begun by using a view finder and drawing subjects in my area with a focus on composition. Thanks again for your time and dedication in producing the videos because of them I have been encouraged to paint.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

What an exciting move. My father was a painter and visited San Miguel on my parent's honeymoon and he raved about it always thereafter. I think in 1950 it was a very sleepy little town. I'm sure it has changed a lot. But it sounds like a wonderful place to retire and paint. Good luck.

@monicacote6304 3 ай бұрын

I always tell my students your darks are only as dark as your lights are light. Joni Mitchell’s Shadow and Light album always comes to mind. The introduction is spot on. It is no surprise that she is also a visual artist.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

I'll have to listen to that again with your idea in mind. But it's true, you can lather on white and not much will happen unless you get the darks behind it. All the best.

@dfw6773 3 ай бұрын

Amazingly helpful once again. Thank you so much

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@evandegenfelder4554 3 ай бұрын

Golly, Ian, once again I'm so envious at your ability to 'draw' shapes with your brush. Years of experience, I know, but it's still so impressive to watch. As you paint, the viewer (me) sees an object just appear; so incredibly skillful! Wish MY hand was as steady! (Lovely painting BTW)

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it Evan. I think part of that skill is seeing the shapes and just painting those and not getting distracted with other things. I'm not sure my hand is that steady actually.

@arenamariano9135 3 ай бұрын

🎨... Complimenti. Emozioni senza fine. Caravaggio è qui.Grazie maestro Jan per tutto questo.... 🎨

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. And yes the light is like Carravaggio. With best wishes.

@kamaleliyah 3 ай бұрын

I do not paint well and gave up. However you break it down so masterfully for us to be able to follow. Thank you so much. I am inspired to go back to painting again now. Ever so grateful to you ~ Eliyah from Singapore

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Hi Eliyah, I would be more than delighted if you again felt to dive in and paint again. It's like anything worthy of long term attention (like learning a second language or a musical instrument, or painting) it takes some time to build up the basics so it becomes a fluent medium of expression. But it is worth the effort in my mind. Good luck.

@ebuzzmiller9178 3 ай бұрын

The underpainting really holds everything together!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Picking that underpainting color was I won't say luck exactly but was a very fortunate choice in how it held it all together.

@DCMunford 2 ай бұрын

Very helpful -- Thank you!

@pproniewski 3 ай бұрын

Super! Thank you, Ian!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Happy you enjoyed it. All the best.

@JeanPierreThomasset 3 ай бұрын

You made a masterpiece from this mundane scene. That's a wonderful art work you did! It kind of reminds me of Edward Hopper's Cafe Hopper.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Jean Pierre. I think that is always the striking thing when someone pulls something you see everyday and can help us see it in a new way. Or in a new light I could say. All the best.