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Welcome to my YouTube channel. In October, 2019 I decided to start these regular videos. My book Mastering Composition has sold over 45,000 copies. I've received letters and emails for years from students that have enjoyed it. Last year I decided after 25 years to stop teaching painting workshops. I had taught in Provence, France that whole time, as well as Maine, Taos, Point Reyes. I loved the camaraderie. I like teaching. So the weekly videos seemed like a nice continuation. The idea of the series allows for me to range around a bit. Videos on composition. On great painters, and paintings. On technique. On artistic vision. On authenticity. Please do subscribe. Or you can sign up to receive the videos in an email twice a month. May your brushes be light and free, Ian. To sign up for my email list and receive twice monthly emails & newsletters, please click here: https://ianroberts.com
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Joined January 5, 2012
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Videos
How a few words can reveal truth
11,000 views
Taking a break...And I'll Tell You Why
18,000 views
Design with Value, Enhance with Color
40,000 views
Composition
The #1 Composition Rule You Cannot Break
953,000 views
Engage the Vertical
55,000 views
How to Compose a Painting
49,000 views
What to Plan Before Painting
27,000 views
How to Draw Water Reflections
44,000 views
Going From Photo to Drawing to Painting
21,000 views
Painting a Field of Wildflowers
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Crafting a Composition: Demonstration
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Edges
Understanding the Role of Edges - Part 1
34,000 views
How Edges Drive Your Painting
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How Edges Make or Break Your Painting
64,000 views
Artistic Vision
Finding Your Artistic Voice
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The Greatest Painting in the World
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Andrew Wyeth's Abstract Paintings.
71,000 views
One-Month Project to Spark Creativity
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The Art Lover's Christmas Special
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Finding Your Style to Create Art
110,000 views
Understanding Your Muse
58,000 views
How To's
How to Paint Clouds
49,000 views
How to Work in a Series
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How to Add Drama with Shadows
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How to Crop for Greater Visual Drama
19,000 views
How to Simplify Your Paintings
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How to Balance Vision and Skill
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How to Create Visual Drama
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How to Draw a Cityscape
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Demonstration
Painting a Still Life: A Demonstration
34,000 views
Crop and Simplify for Drama: Demonstration
28,000 views
What to Eliminate: The Pre-Painting Process
50,000 views
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Demonstration Video: How to Mix Subtle Greens
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A Tonal Landscape Demonstration
49,000 views