How to See Like a Painter

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Perhaps the most useful tip to see like a painter is to think less in terms of "subject matter", but to think more in terms of compositional structure and design. Essentially, seeing the big picture first. Then, you're able to simplify the painting and strip everything away that doesn't support the design or composition. I'll show you what I mean in this video.
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@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Год назад

I really appreciate every single comment. Thank you. And I read them all. In the past I've also answered them all. Given how much the channel has grown, answering them all is proving a bit daunting. Going forward know that I will continue to read them all. I really enjoy your comments. If there is a question or comment that might be interesting in a way that is generally helpful I will continue to answer those. But please do know that I read all your comments and appreciate them. Thank you and best wishes.

@sharonstritzel9490 Год назад

Thanks for all you do!

@leilaluginbill916 Год назад

After watching many of your compositional videos, I have noticed that the way I view the world has changed. I’ve painted in watercolor for decades, so my sense of color and value is pretty well tuned, but now every where I go, I mentally compose pictures from landscapes to cityscapes to people doing activities. I’ve even become very aware of how movies are filmed to get the best composition to catch the viewer’s eye. I just watched the Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power filmed in New Zealand…the videographers are certainly masters of their craft. The whole time viewing, I was mentally composing paintings based on what I learned from you. Thank you…you have made my life more enjoyable😍

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Год назад

Thanks so much for sharing that with me Leila. I watched a film last year called The Dig that it seemed every scene was so considered in terms of composition. Best wishes

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Год назад

Glad you are seeing more in terms of shapes and designs too Max. All the best

@sapphiresennelier2319 Год назад

@@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Have to agree on that. I’ve been on digs. In that film they took an isolated element and transformed it into a world. It was impressive.

@deaconseptember2002 Год назад

One of the best on-line instructors in oil painting. Keep 'em coming, Ian.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Год назад

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

@ivangreen5018 Год назад

Ian, you are a highly effective communicator. When viewing other well-intentioned instructors, I come to appreciate your work even more.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Год назад

You're a prince Ivan.

@smailhamza7251 Год назад

I think the secret is just to love "painting" then we will see entire life in paintings visions. I love what you do ... from algeria

@RegnaSaturna Год назад

I realized that you can really make people become aware of where they really are if you do a good job as a painter/drawer.

@jebberjay4324 Год назад

You are a master artist and a master teacher. Thanks again for another act of generosity, sharing your talents and what goes on behind the eyelids. 🧠 Thank you!

@luludesjardins Год назад

Thank you so much Ian.

@daisyrafferty2204 Год назад

Allow me to join the chorus, you are an excellent teacher. When you first put up your photo I was struck by the shape of the distant trees, I saw the wind in them pulling them to one side...but you elected to draw them and paint them straight up and down. I would have left that wind in....but we're all different, and that's what makes painting exciting. Thanks for the lesson.

@julieburke1579 Год назад

Your videos always hold such gems of information Ian. Sometimes its a reminder of a concept/idea previously known yet I've forgotten how important it is to remember to remember it, or sometimes it's a totally new-to-me gem. Your videos are little treasures, especially in the context of the pressure these days for us painters to be film makers too and produce a slick, quick, attention getting, "junk food" like reel to feed the social media gods. Whereas your videos are like "whole foods", making me just want to sit down with a nice cup of coffee and take the time to thoroughly drink in and digest your informative, helpful and enjoyable content. I do have both your books and pull them out over and over. Oh, and lovely painting too!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Год назад

Hi Julie, thank you for equating my videos with whole food. I too find it so easy to let my attention get distracted by youtube analytics. But I think what I have to say it pretty much decided so I don't stray looking for more.

@sapphiresennelier2319 Год назад

This video ended with me gazing out my window on the scene I look at every day. I have wanted to paint it - an alley - but wanted it to look more “back yard”. Watching how you just eliminated elements instantly guided how I was looking at this site. The details often drag me down a rabbit hole. Your recomposing of a scene, drawing on the bones or architectural design elements, has influenced my way of seeing. What power you have and have given us! 😉

@decomposed_croissant295 Год назад

Thank you for your videos! I’m not that proficient but even listening to it casually I feel like I’m learning a lot. Cheers!

@YogeshKumarSharma Год назад

Awesome sir.

@lozgreen5199 Год назад

Thank you once again Ian, I have watched your videos for many years now and have purchased several of them. You are so giving and a wonderful teacher. Good on you mate

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Год назад

You are very welcome

@c.augustin Год назад

Even as someone doing large format pinhole photography instead of painting, I find your videos very instructive! While I can't leave out things that are there, it helps to get a better sense of what the important elements of a scene are. Pinhole photography has some slight similarities with painting, as it smoothes out many small details and forces to simplify the composition.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Год назад

Sounds interesting Christian. Good luck.

@sandramillar9067 Год назад

Oh it’s so good to be back and listen and watch your very very helpful videos. I love how you delineate the composition at the very beginning and walk us through all the next steps. I also admire your colour mixing skills 👏🙌🏻👏 your way of teaching is kind and encouraging. Have a wonderful day Ian!

@simonknights7526 Год назад

So interesting, and so concise. Ian, I have learnt so much from you over the last year or so!

@jeanettekamphuisofartistic1414 Год назад

Those first words …. To c the picture from the back…. That was an EXCELLENT advice bcz the emotion will be easier to get in the painting

@rafaeltuts4044 Год назад

This is again a very useful and instructive video of a great landscape painting of yours. What I found particularly useful this time is how you showed very clearly till what stage you had reached at the end of the first day, before finishing off the painting. Thanks again for the inspiration!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Год назад

Glad it was helpful Rafael.

@LukenUSee Год назад

I really appreciate your style and approach to painting and teaching. Showing us your attention to design is so helpful. One thing I need to do is to create thumbnails to work out the composition. I've tended to want to rush the process, to sketch on the canvas and get on with get the painting. I see the value now in taking a bit of time up front to plan the frame and make important decisions. Thank you for sharing your artistic wisdom!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Год назад

I just think it makes more sense to have a roadmap before heading out on the journey. Best wishes

@LukenUSee Год назад

@@IanRobertsMasteringComposition I agree. Great advice. Thank you so much!

@andrzejmaranda3699 Год назад

Ian Roberts: this video is VERY VALUABLE for me!

@hikingwiththedog6078 Год назад

This is a great video!! I'd love to see more like this, where you give examples of how you identify a scene to paint. You're incredibly helpful, and I always want to walk into your paintings!!!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Год назад

I'll maybe see if I can do a video just on that. Finding the image.

@hikingwiththedog6078 Год назад

@@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Thank you!!!

@AndyWalkerArt Год назад

Really helpful video Ian - thanks for making everything so clear and simple. Love the painting by the way!

@DreamingCatStudio Год назад

Soooo beautiful! Every step makes sense. I live in Northern California and you’ve captured a scene I might drive by. Thank you very helpful!

@brendajeannewyche2294 Год назад

Absolutely beautiful. This is very helpful information. Thank you.

@rogeriagaudencio1549 Год назад

It looks so easy when you're painting. I'm very attached to details and need to free myself from them. Your paintings are wonderful!

@sunnyseacat6857 9 месяцев назад

"Painting to design first." Oh, so that's how it's done! Fantastic demonstration of color choices, shapes, placement of them, and their interaction with each other, basically.

@joanistotler8804 Год назад

Absolutely gorgeous!!

@rosesinfaith Год назад

Thank you. I took a picture of a scene with this style of information and did not know what to do with it. You answered every question.

@lisaburda5490 Год назад

Thank you so much, Ian! I am a beginner and your videos are incredibly useful! All the best!

@sherrywoodwardart1488 Год назад

This looks like a scene in Northern California where I live. Now I am inspired to drive around and see what designs I can find. I loved watching you paint!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Год назад

Yes Sherry. See what you can find. So much up there. All the best

@sharonstritzel9490 Год назад

Just beautiful!!!

@horsthh1 Год назад

Thank You, Ian.

@glorious5389 Год назад

Excellent work. Love it.

@lorraineferraro8946 Год назад

Amazing Ian !

@christinemay2411 Год назад

Fantastic advice. Thank you!

@greenmacaroni8872 Год назад

Your painting is beautiful. I’ve often wondered, what to look for when taking pictures for my own paintings. This is great help. Thank you. Julie 🥰

@meiredeabreu8665 10 месяцев назад

Gorgeous ! Thank you so much! Loooove it!

@morvenb7759 10 месяцев назад

Hugely inspiring! thank you

@smatheson7527 Год назад

Perfect painting.

@dominiquedelapierre5581 Год назад

Encore Bravo. Un vrai plaisir. MERCI

@rudyadnan1445 Год назад

Brilliant. Thank you very much for sharing 🙏

@apvandev Год назад

NIIIICE! so painterly and fresh!

@lisaramscar Год назад

Thank you so much for your lesson. Beautiful

@jasmink7231 Год назад

This is so helpful, thank you!

@Slaneous Год назад

Marvelous work and process Ian as ever.

@tedewilkins Год назад

So helpful and informative. Thank you!

@santone1849 Год назад

great book great video thank you Ian

@deborahrech7429 10 месяцев назад

Another wonderful video! So helpful.

@brigittefortier1211 Год назад

WOW! What an eye opener, thank you sooo much!

@barbarabush1596 Год назад

Always Helpful!

@barbararuigrok Год назад

Fantastic Ian (as always)! Thank you for your great advice!

@immanuel7925 Год назад

awesome work sir! good lesson!

@sabinelloyd8532 Год назад

So much makes sense that did not gel before! Your explanations are down to earth and easy to follow.

@marynugent2424 Год назад

Your lessons are very helpful. Thank you!

@jd-ke7uy Год назад

Thank you Ian. I think it is one of your best pieces!

@naturevideos6496 Год назад

Great! I enjoyed it very much.

@francoforleo4971 Год назад

Beautiful painting Ian, as always…. Thank you!

@acaccholi Год назад

Thank you for another great video! Very informative!

@theodoradanielacapat298 Год назад

Such a good way of explaining - thank you!

@sophiefernelius6900 Год назад

Beautiful painting Ian!! Thank you for renforcing the essential, composition!!

@clienteneno6233 Год назад

Ameiiiiiii...parabéns Sr.Ian Roberts

@andreatorraca8755 Год назад

Beautiful….thank you😇

@joycebutler3494 Год назад

Very helpful, thank you.

@DivLem Год назад

Great work

@iaincphotography6051 Год назад

Thank you for that Ian, Informative and very helpful.

@yenhoff22 Год назад

Your color harmony is so lovely.

@maliabryngelson5581 Год назад

Wonderful video, thank you!

@salvathijazi431 Год назад

Amazing work, I just got your book too , I am learning a lot from you, thanks for sharing your wonderful work with us

@artworld9799 Год назад

Great work!

@divyasinghart Год назад

Your videos always bring me clarity. Thank you so much

@craigseaborn4222 Год назад

That was a beautiful painting Ian , and the video's are always helpful! Thank you so much , Craig

@gerriekaychurch658 Год назад

Again another fantastic tutorial! I love the way you teach. Thank you for your generosity🤗

@natalykenny2069 Год назад

Thank you, Ian, for another great video tutorial! Very clear and helpful. ❤❤❤

@joannschoenleber813 Год назад

Brilliant! Thanks for these lessons that helpfully simplify it all!! 🙏👍

@laurieh5190 Год назад

I love your videos, and this is one of your best! I learn so much from each of them. Thank you so much!

@user-rx3ph3ox4i Год назад

Thank you Ian for the lesson! You make me look at painting more professional every time. Thus, you support my creative work at professional level. I've learned a lot from you.

@clemencelartigau Год назад

Oh my! Things seem so easy when I watch your videos… I love it ! Thank you !!!

@Coco2345ful Год назад

Thank you for a very thoughtful and provoking demo! I really enjoy watching you paint. Thanks again!

@jermainejeromyart Год назад

Your videos always give me a shot of inspiration to keep painting

@tanyatanu1 Год назад

The finished work is very beautiful ❤

@rgrvrrth Год назад

The grasses are so full of vibrancy in such simplistic way!!!! Unbelieavable!!💚

@evelynasher2177 Год назад

I value your instruction, Ian. Each time I gain insight and new techniques. Keep hammering home Mastering Composition which I find inspiring.

@mumtazsamnani1237 Год назад

Too good Well explained as always thank you

@liesesadler5295 Год назад

I’m stealing the analogy of “ coming in from the backside” - it really speaks to finding the skeleton or structure to hang an idea on. When painting outside sometimes it’s hard to get someone to see shapes, so I think this will be helpful!

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Год назад

Glad that was helpful Liese.

@juliamoon6562 8 месяцев назад

Quite helpful, Thank you.

@paulbrown6008 Год назад

Thank you so much for all the insight you bring and the demonstration showing your process from the initial drawing to the mixing of colors to the application of it to the finished painting. I'm so glad your book is back in publication, definitely have to get a copy.

@emmanuelpower2439 Год назад

Extremely helpful. Thank you so much.

@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@RaviSingh-pp4qn Год назад

I really like the way you simplify things. Its so good to watch you work

@ankiesiii Год назад

Thats amazing.

@leannemoss7002 Год назад

This one was magic! Great painting, and great reminder to sketch out the design first. Learned that the hard way this weekend working on a large piece without a roadmap first.

@ARTPAINTING101 Год назад

I love that you included some of the mixing process it is educational.

@janapeony8561 Год назад

Amazing, beautiful,so helpfull.Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge ,your experience .

@peterthespaceman.p.j.f.3067 Год назад

Thank's Ian, love you approach to painting also love your books are very informative. Thank's for sharing your video. 😃💖

@douglasmattingly1250 Год назад

Another useful reminder of how to approach the start of a painting. Thank you, Ian.

@brentladue Год назад

Just want to say thank you for the videos, they have all been really helpful and well presented. Big fan of the book as well. Looking forward to what you have planned next!