Yes, my last video. And I'll tell you why....

Thank you, Ian! You're the only art teacher I've ever had. I've started selling my paintings, thanks to your videos and book. Most importantly, I've gone from a wannabe painter who deeply disliked her own art to a painter satisfied with her artistic path forward. There are no words to describe how grateful I am. Thank you. And god bless.

That's precisely where I am. At 74, I've never felt more drawn to the absolutely essential nature of silence and time alone in finding one's true work. I support you wholeheartedly in taking this step Ian. It says a great deal about your integrity as a teacher that you have created a continuing teaching resource to help aspiring painters, without thought of personal gain. A breath of fresh air at a time when everything that moves is deemed fit for commodification. You've more than earned your new direction. May it be as fruitful as you hope. Well done!

You're leaving just when I found you!

Thank you for all you've given to the YouTube art community Ian 💗

Ian, you are tremendously generous offering free videos to people like me who are mere hobbyists. I am reminded to "make yourself available to the muse..." Your kindness and generosity is so beautiful in this clamorous world. May you listen to your muse in peace and quiet and leran much.

Oh Ian- when I saw that ‘Last video’’ comment, my heart sank because I love your videos and they’ve helped me so much! Thank you for doing this and I can’t wait to receive and see these incredibly helpful videos in the future. Good luck with your own artistic progress! Julie

OMG, I was so scared by the thumbnail, afraid that something sad is happening.............now is's such a relief to see and hear your message. I wish you prosperity and succes in your art and thank you for all videos!

This is another warm and appreciative message. I do believe I have been getting these incredibly helpful you tube videos by email for a number of years. I would like to share with you - I just completed a painting and at the end I said YES that is what Ian Roberts is talking about. I entered it in a local show and took second out of 88 entries. Thank you

Ian, we discovered you at the start of lockdown. You were such an important part of that strange time. We still follow you, and discuss you and your work regularly. Quite simply, you have become part of our day to day conversation and how we engage with our art. Thank you for being an encouraging and warm person. It always felt in those 2020/21 days that you were here with us. Take care. Best wishes Helen and Pete Brookes, Birmingham UK.

ROBERT- I started my painting journey when covid hit. In the past 4 years you've helped me understand things that could take other artist years to grasp. I'm more a portrait painter now, however your lessons apply to the " structure " of art itself. Thank you for your everything you've shared with the community. It's people like you that make the world a better place given these uncertain times. Best of luck on your future endeavors

Ian, From day “1” throughout the four years on YouTube you never wavered once from your authentic creative self, expressing and sharing all that you know about painting, drawing and being an artist. I value every lesson I took and all of them have empowered me to take more risks as well as share what you have taught me whenever I can. I respect your personal decision to honor your time needed to dive deeper into your artistic journey. It shows that there is always more to learn at any stage in our development. I wish you well and can’t wait to see what develops! Thank you!

Your library of videos are a treasure. Thank you for them!

Dear Mr. Roberts, you will be sorely missed, but we all love you and what you have most generously shared with us as an online community of subscribers. Not only have you given us insights into the artistic process, but also your musings touch a deeper core within us all as people learning to express ourselves through art. The monthly themed video packages is a great idea. Even though my interest is in watercolour painting, your videos help me understand composition in a way I never imagined before. You are also a lovely, calm and sincere man who has my utmost respect. Thank you.

This is such a much needed video right now. I recently lost my job, and instead of rushing into looking for a new one, I decided to focus on my art, really push myself, improve the technique, and focus and fidning my voice. It's great to see a master artist taking some quiet time to focus on his art. Definetly will sign up to the email and will include Ian's lessons in my studying.

Ian, I’m short for words to tell you a thousand times thank you for all you have done and do for your followers on YouTube. You are an unusual human being, generous, humble who is willing to to continue guiding us in the right path of Art. I began my oil painting journey with your book about composition, then another book and then your videos, together combined a golden guide filled with inspiration. Each time I watch a video, I find new information to help my painting. You will be missed dearly physically and temporarily but you will continuously be present in my heart and thoughts as an extraordinary master of composition! I wish you all the best and thanks again for gifting us with monthly challenges and new ways to continue improving. You are jut the best! Blessings, take care and be safe. Looking forward to continue the journey. ❤❤❤ At 68 soon to be 69 I will continue watching your videos over and over!

"Warm, generous, kind audience" because YOU ARE. 🌈

I completely understand and appreciate all you have done to grow my art practice. I only recently discovered in your channel and have been working my way through them. I look forward to your emails. Blessings to you and your wife.

Wishing you all the best!!

Oh! I’ve just discovered you!!!❤❤❤ I hope your channel will remain available! You are wonderful. Art is a personal and individual journey and you are a special teacher. Thank you ❤

I honor you and hope to see your new direction. Am so grateful for all I’ve learned from you.