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Can You Teach? What Gives Us Permission to Teach Others | Liron Yanconsky’s Podcast – Episode 29

What gives us permission to teach others? And to charge for it?? These are the questions I’d like us to answer today!

A Question in a YouTube Comment

I was asked about this in a YouTube comment. One of my followers there wanted to know – how do I know I can teach?

The funny thing was – I immediately knew the answer!

Listening Allows me to Teach

What I do is share my knowledge as I learn it. I don’t front or pretend, but rather simply share things as I learn them.

I actually feel very lucky. Building an audience on YouTube has allowed me to gain a lot of feedback.

What I do is listen to what you say, and react. Once I saw many followers started asking me about when I’ll create a course, or a book – I knew it was time.

Teaching Watercolor Painting

I’m relatively new to this medium, so up until perhaps 6 months ago, I haven’t even thought of teaching it.

But then comments started piling up. People were asking me to teach, and I started feeling comfortable with the medium. So I went for it!

Listening Has more Advantages

I really focus on that in the episode. Aside from helping me gauge when I can teach, listening has done much more for me.

It gives me new ideas for videos and podcast episodes (like this one!). It allows me to learn what my strengths and weaknesses are.

I also think my growth is consistent (and rapid at times) because I listen. I try to provide exactly what YOU want me to, as long as it’s “in my lane”.

It’s how I got my idea to start (and continue) Business Monday, or my upcoming series “From Watercolor to Pen Sketch” (that I probably will turn into a series).

To Teach You Have to Know

I do think that in addition to the above, in order to be a good teacher – you have to actually know what you’re talking about.

I think the perfect combination is having good intentions + knowledge and experience. I strive to hone and improve both of these.

If you can teach people something they do not know, and you come from a good place, you will have a positive impact.

Also, if you can provide others with teachings they CAN’T GET ANYWHERE ELSE – that’s the real magic formula.

I’m trying to leverage my personality in anything I do. It’s the one thing that makes me truly unique.

Conclusion

I really think there are two sides to this.

One side is being self-aware, and knowing your skills, strengths and weaknesses. The other is LISTENING to others (awareness that’s directed outwards).

I hope you enjoyed discussing this concept! Let’s move onto the artist corner!

Artist Corner

Today we talked about John Yardley. He’s a FANTASTIC British painter.

John has a very interesting life story. He was a banker all of his life. Then, at the age of 53 he decided to devote his life to art.

His inspirations are Edward Seago and Edward Wesson.

I love his style. He tends to not overcomplicate things. His style is less stressful and doesn’t necessarily require working super-fast. It doesn’t make you worry about everything being connected, but it works really well!

I love his unique color scheme as well.

You can read more about him here: John Yardley on ArtNet
And you can watch a really good APV video here: Watercolour Moments: John Yardley

And Here’s where you can find me (:

You can support me on Patreon

Check out my YouTube Channel – Liron Yanconsky

Or ask me questions on Instagram – @LironYanIL or Snapchat – @LironYan3

And this is it. I hope you enjoyed this episode, and I’ll talk to you again real soon!

– Liron

How to Sketch People (Upcoming Book)

Hi there, Liron here! Today I want to talk to you about my upcoming book – How to Sketch People.

It’s still work in progress, but I should finish it within 1-2 months. I wanted to share with you some sketches from the book, so you can see what it’s all about.

Check out this video for more information, and scroll down for a few more examples.

More Examples from How to Sketch People

I plan for the book to include many examples, exercises and in depth explanations.

I wanted to create a fun read, and teach a sketching style that is loose and fun. Many of the books on drawing people very “heavy”. I took a lighter approach (;

Here are some examples

I hope you enjoyed seeing those.

I’ll keep you updated on how the book goes, and when it’s out.

And until then, take care!

– Liron

Perseverance & Giving Yourself a Chance | Liron Yanconsky’s Podcast – Episode 28

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Today I want to share with you my thoughts and perseverance, and why it’s one of THE MOST IMPORTANT things.

Perseverance & Giving Yourself a Chance

I usually plan out my podcast episodes, or I have something specific to say.

This time I was preparing to start recording, and suddenly perseverance popped into my mind.

I immediately thought of it in the context if – success takes TIME. If you are not willing to persevere and try again and again, you’ll never make it.

Perseverance is Important in Both BUSINESS and ART

The reason why I talk a lot about these topics is that, this is really what’s on my mind most of the time. This has been the case for the past 1-2 years, if not longer.

In my watercolor journey, I can really sense the importance of persevering. There were MANY times I got punched in the face by the medium.

I was on a roll (painting a few nice artworks), and then found out I suddenly have ZERO control over the paint.

I went through tough challenges.

Had I not continued regardless, I could never win. And I’m only just now starting to win.

Business is TOUGH

That’s another thing I’m coming to terms lately. Building wealth, financial and business success is hard. It takes a lot of effort, making mistakes along the way and continuing regardless.

This is something I had to learn the hard way. I’m not sure how to put it in words, so I’ll just say this: There is no finish line.

There’s never that point that you get to – that you can really say – I’m done and can rest now. Work always continues, and it’s all a part of one long process.

Hedging it!

I’d like to give one caveat.

I think it’s important to do things smartly. If you’ve been doing something for a LOOONG time and you don’t see results, maybe it’s a good idea to try something else.

Or, at the very least – realize you may not achieve everything you wanted in that area. But if you enjoy it – I’ll be your biggest supporter.

I think this requires looking inside and figuring out what you want, what the results are and what the best course of action is.

I Got Lucky!

The first book I published on Amazon started selling the next day.

That’s insane.

I don’t know what would’ve happened had that not been the case.

Would I have published three more books? Would I have continued? Or may I’d just quit and “go get a job”.

Who knows? For now, all I can do is be super-grateful for the success I WAS able to achieve so far.

And that’s a good note to move onto the Artist Corner (;

Artist Corner

Today I presented Stanislaw Zoladz. He is a Polish painter living in Sweden.

His style is realistic, with some expressionism thrown in on some of his work. I absolutely love it.

Here’s one of my favorite painting of his.
I also found this interview I recommend you check out – Stanislaw Zoladz Interview.

And Here’s where you can find me (:

You can support me on Patreon

Check out my YouTube Channel – Liron Yanconsky

Or ask me questions on Instagram – @LironYanIL or Snapchat – @LironYan3

And this is it. I hope you enjoyed this episode, and PERSEVERE ON!

– Liron

Hansa Yellow Medium – Daniel Smith Watercolors | The Paint Show 26

Hi there! Today I want to review Hansa Yellow Medium, by Daniel Smith Watercolors.

You can view the full video review here, and scroll down to read more.

Hansa Yellow Medium

My story with this paint is so funny.

I originally got it with Daniel Smith’s Primary Set.

But I wasn’t too keen on the actual combination of paints in that set (together with French Ultramarine and Perylene Red – Which I reviewed here).

So I kind of stopped using it. For the longest time this tube took a nap in my drawer.

But then I decided to take it out and give it a try. And I re-fell in love with it instantly!

I guess I just needed more experience to see how useful it was.

Hansa Yellow Medium – Paint Info

Here’s some additional info about this tube.

Pigment: PY97 (Arylide Yellow FGL)
Series 2
Lightfastness: I (excellent)
Semi-transparent
Low-staining
Non-granulating

I find it to be quite useful. It mixes well with many different blues and reds.

My favorite yellows lean to orange, but if I had to go with a more neutral yellow, this would be my choice.

Results of Using Hansa Yellow Medium

Here are some quick paintings and sketches I did using this paint.

Where to Purchase It

You can purchase a single tube here: http://amzn.to/2H4L0Md
Or the entire set here (very cost-efficient): http://amzn.to/2sjEv4C

I have to say a word about the set. It’s really useful, and very cost-effective. Each of the paints are useful on their own. I would highly recommend getting it.

Conclusion

If you love Daniel Smith paints, I’d look into this one. It’s a good, neutral yellow to have.

Despite me not liking the set AS A SET, I would recommend getting it. That is because the individual paints are great in their own right.

I hope you enjoyed this one, and I’ll talk to you again real soon!

– Liron

SAA Watercolor Paints | Review, Demo & First Impressions

Hi there! Today I want to talk to you about the SAA watercolor Paints.

I reviewed them extensively in this YouTube video:

If you want to read more, scroll below.

SAA Watercolor Paints

I was sent these by one of my followers, Chris. He recommended I give them a try and I absolutely loved them!

I’m writing this quite a while after publishing the video. With this larger perspective I can say these are really high quality.

These paints behave the way I want them to. I find I have great control with them, but they still do what they want.

They are strongly pigmented, easy to activate and are very fun to use. They also have great lightfastness.

The Paints I Got

I got three paints:

1. Indian Yellow
2. Alizarin Crimson Permanent
3. French Ultramarine

Individually they work great. I would, in terms of combos, maybe replace the French Ultramarine with a cooler Phthalo Blue, but that’s just my personal preference.

Detailed Paint info

1. Indian Yellow
A beautiful warm yellow.

Pigment: PY3 (Hansa Yellow)
Semi-transparent
Lightfastness: A (best)

2. Alizarin Crimson Permanent
A strong Alizarin Crimson.

Very well-pigmented and saturated.
Pigments: PR177 (Anthraquinone Red) and PV23 (Dioxazine Violet)
Transparent
Lightfastness: A (best)

3. French Ultramarine
A beautiful warm blue.

Pigment: PB29 (Ultramarine Blue)
Semi-transparent
Lightfastness: A (best)

The Results

Here are some still-life results I got with these. I really love them!

Where to Purchase SAA Paints

These are very unique. SAA stands for The Society for All Artists. It is a UK based brand, that has a strong community around it.

They offer several plans that make their tools and paints significantly cheaper. They also don’t have series for their paints. All paints are priced equally.

If you reside in the UK I’d highly recommend giving them a try (although it’s worth mentioning they have an international plan as well).

You can learn more here: https://www.saa.co.uk/info/join-the-saa/

Conclusion

I’m really into these paints. I hope to share more artworks I did with these in the future.

I hope you enjoyed this review, and I’ll talk to you again real soon!

– Liron