--- product_id: 5052374 title: "Mastering Composition: Techniques and Principles to Dramatically Improve Your Painting" price: "£21.79" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/5052374-mastering-composition-techniques-and-principles-to-dramatically-improve-your-painting store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Mastering Composition: Techniques and Principles to Dramatically Improve Your Painting **Price:** £21.79 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Mastering Composition: Techniques and Principles to Dramatically Improve Your Painting - **How much does it cost?** £21.79 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/5052374-mastering-composition-techniques-and-principles-to-dramatically-improve-your-painting) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Mastering Composition: Techniques and Principles to Dramatically Improve Your Painting [Roberts, Ian] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Mastering Composition: Techniques and Principles to Dramatically Improve Your Painting Review: Strong Illustration of Importance of Composition - I am enjoying reading this book. It came highly recommended by my online watercolor teacher. The writing is in simple language yet very specific, with clear definitions. I enjoy the art used to illustrate the concepts, and the author makes it clear how the principles enhance the art process. I am reading slowly, making sure I absorb the details fully before moving on, for me it is a deep read learning a new subject to myself. Review: Incredible art book - Everyone interested in painting should own this book. Supurb quality. Incredible explanations and examples. Ian Roberts is genuinely generous with sharing his art knowledge. This is my absolute favorite art instruction book. And I know it will be yours too. Thank you. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #10,031 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3 in Landscape Painting #3 in Landscape & Seascape Art #9 in Arts & Photography Study & Teaching | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (976) | | Dimensions | 8.82 x 0.63 x 11.22 inches | | Edition | Har | | ISBN-10 | 1581809247 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1581809244 | | Item Weight | 1.91 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 144 pages | | Publication date | November 29, 2007 | | Publisher | North Light Books | ## Images ![Mastering Composition: Techniques and Principles to Dramatically Improve Your Painting - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91T367WFSCL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Strong Illustration of Importance of Composition *by K***G on January 30, 2026* I am enjoying reading this book. It came highly recommended by my online watercolor teacher. The writing is in simple language yet very specific, with clear definitions. I enjoy the art used to illustrate the concepts, and the author makes it clear how the principles enhance the art process. I am reading slowly, making sure I absorb the details fully before moving on, for me it is a deep read learning a new subject to myself. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Incredible art book *by H***R on December 25, 2025* Everyone interested in painting should own this book. Supurb quality. Incredible explanations and examples. Ian Roberts is genuinely generous with sharing his art knowledge. This is my absolute favorite art instruction book. And I know it will be yours too. Thank you. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A masterful book on visual artistry! *by P***Y on August 25, 2025* As a lapsed beginner painter who has decided to finally dive back in hopes of enhancing my skills enough to start illustrating my children’s books, this book is exactly what I needed right now! Roberts’ painting experience and knowledge is vast, his ability to convey that knowledge in clear and practical ways is masterful, and his writing style is succinct yet highly approachable. I am about half way through my first reading and I am amazed at how much I have already learned and, most importantly, retained. Additionally, after a these first 80 pages I feel an increased passion to get started on the exercises (which I will do on my second read through), have had a myriad of revelations about painting, and have had dozens of questions pop into my head that demand I do some extensive and fun experimentation! To sum up, I highly recommend this book for any illustrators or painters who not only want to better understand composition, but also want a plethora of guidance around related facets of creating imagery on a 2-dimensional surface, including digital screens. ## Frequently Bought Together - Mastering Composition: Techniques and Principles to Dramatically Improve Your Painting - Creative Authenticity: 16 Principles to Clarify and Deepen Your Artistic Vision - The Landscape Painter's Workbook: Essential Studies in Shape, Composition, and Color (Volume 6) (For Artists, 6) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/5052374-mastering-composition-techniques-and-principles-to-dramatically-improve-your-painting](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/5052374-mastering-composition-techniques-and-principles-to-dramatically-improve-your-painting) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*