Mastering Composition

Goethe said, "I have not seen what I have not drawn." The backbone of representational painting is knowing what you're looking at, really seeing it. And the best way to really see something is to draw it. Ursula LeGuin said "Writing without structure is like trying to walk without bones" and it holds true of drawing and painting as well. The Mastering Composition course opens for registration on April 7, 2026. For details, sign up at IANROBERTS.COM. Get a free 20-Minute video “Mastering Composition: Four Fundamental Principles to Dramatically Improve Your Paintings.” when you sign up. [Affiliate links below. Thank you for helping support this channel.] PENCIL Blackwing Matte Pencil https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-100729310-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fitems%2Fblackwing-pencils-matte-black-pack-12%2F PAINT COLORS Pigment list for oil and acrylics painters: https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-100729310-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Flists%2Fblicku%2Fhx8u4fle6s4bh%2F BOOKS Mastering Composition: https://amzn.to/4od8K5j Creative Authenticity: https://amzn.to/4fhxcyh Creative Authenticity Audiobook: -Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1BdOoaQ1jYdvi3iilZo4JK -Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Creative-Authenticity-Audiobook/B0GH9B11WV -Apple Books US: https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/creative-authenticity/id1860348714 -Apple Books UK: https://books.apple.com/gb/audiobook/creative-authenticity/id1860348714 -Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/creative-authenticity-ian-roberts/1111638465?ean=2940201916596 -Booktopia [Australia]: https://www.booktopia.com.au/creative-authenticity-ian-roberts/audiobook/9781732094819.html?srsltid=AfmBOoo5NfWAOsXXKwffn4xXnfPIWrql9k8-Ofr3-yQ-Grd_d-eZ81LN -Google play: https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details/Ian_Roberts_Creative_Authenticity?id=AQAAAEDqQScB3M&pli=1 SITES Website: https://www.ianroberts.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IanRobertsArtist/ Instagram @ianrobertsartist: https://www.instagram.com/ianrobertsartist/