Author: Lironyan

ShinHan PWC (Primary Set I Selected) – Demo, Review & First Impressions

Hi there! Today I want to share with you an initial review I did for three paints by ShiHan PWC.

I initially came across these at a local art store, and got a free sample pack. I was surprised to find how much I loved and enjoyed using them.

Here’s the full video review. Below it you’ll find an update from when I originally purchased these (after playing around with them a little more).

ShinHan PWC and Other Lines of Paints

ShinHan is a Korean art supplies manufacturer. It produces three lines of watercolor paints.

  • PWC – These are their ARTIST GRADE paints. Their best watercolors.
  • Professional – These are their STUDENT GRADE paints. Confusing name, I know (;
  • SHAMI – These are watercolors aimed for kids (perhaps similar to the sets you’ll find in the art section of an office supplies store)

Just to clarify – I haven’t tried the other lines so I can’t give a first-hand review. In this review I’ll only talk about the PWC line.

ShinHan PWC Paints I Got

So I decided to kind of build my own primary set. I got three paints:

  1. Cobalt blue
  2. Cadmium Red Deep
  3. Cadmium Yellow Deep

Here’s the first (EVER) painting I did with these.

Needless to say, I was very pleased with this result, especially for a first try. I immediately fell in love with these paints.

Individual Tubes Info

Cobalt Blue – A blue somewhat resembling French Ultramarine. Pigment – PB28 (Cobalt Blue). It’s semi-transparent and has excellent lightfastness.

Cadmium Red Deep – A semi-opaque, strong warm red. Pigment – PR108 (Cadmium Sulfoselenide). Excellent Lightfastness

Cadmium Yellow Deep – A nother semi-opaque paint. Strong warm yellow. Pigment – PY35 (Cadmium Yellow).

As chance has it, all of these are Series D (which is relatively expensive, the scale starts at A).

Issues With This Particular Primary Combo

Here are some issues I experience with this specific combinations. These do not necessarily reflect poorly on the paints (but perhaps reflect poorly on my selection haha).

The blue isn’t dark enough. Their Cobalt Blue is easily overpowered by the red. Its range of values simply isn’t wide enough.

This creates problems when trying to achieve a cooler gray, or simply a dark blue.

The red and yellow are a little too opaque for my taste. This makes them even more dominant in the mixture. It’s a bit hard to explain, but it’s like they don’t mix too well.

Again, this has more to do with color selection. I do plan on getting a few more, and this time focusing on transparency and a large range of values.

Here’s another painting I did using these. I love this one too.

Where to Purchase ShinHan PWC Paints

From what I saw, ShinHan does not sell the individual PWC tubes on Amazon. I got lucky, as I can easily get them locally.

However, they do sell sets. I usually don’t recommend sets, especially for beginners, and especially very large ones. But the price for these may actually be worth it. The price per tube is much cheaper that way.

Here are links to purchase two sets (affiliate links, you pay the same price – I get a small commission):

Get the 24 set here
Get the 32 set here

Conclusion

I would highly recommend giving these a try. They seem to be priced cheaper, but as far as I can tell they are beautiful, vibrant and lightfast. Many are single pigments too.

I would suggest doing a more proper research than what I did, and making sure you get a good combo.

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

– Liron

 

Perylene Red – Daniel Smith Watercolor | The Paint Show 24

Hi there! Today I want to share with you a review I did for Perylene Red paint, as part of The Paint Show.

This paint is by the Daniel Smith brand, and I got it as part of their Primary Set.

Here’s the full video review, scroll down to read more.

Why I LOVE Perylene Red

This is a paint I really love, and for multiple reasons. The first is that it’s relatively neutral.

I compared it to Pyrrol Scarlet (left) and Quinacridone Rose (right), and you can see how it’s in the middle. Not too warm, not too cool.

It’s also a semi-transparent paint, has excellent lightfastness and pretty easier to lift, if necessary.

Perylene Red by Daniel Smith – Info

Pigment: PR178

This pigment is said to go through a significant shift when drying. It’s supposed to lighten slightly, and loose about 20% of its saturation (according to HandPrint.com). I didn’t notice such a significant difference.

It’s also highly active in wet-in-wet, and creates large blossoms.

Excellent Lightfastness
Semi-Transparent
Medium-Staining
Non-Granulating
Series 3 – goes on Amazon for ~13$-14$.

Link to purchase (affiliate, you pay the same price, I get a commission):
Tube: http://amzn.to/2GrbC9Q
Set: http://amzn.to/2rJ4eTZ

Conclusion

Perylene Red is great if you are looking for a good primary red that’s relatively neutral. I love the way it handles and behaves, and enjoy using it.

I’d also like to add that getting the Primary Set is highly economical, and results in a relatively cheap “per tube” price. It contains three useful paints (this one, alongside Hansa Yellow and French Ultramarine). All come in 15ml.

Here’s my review of the Daniel Smith Primary Set:

And the link to purchase it: http://amzn.to/2rJ4eTZ

I hope you enjoyed this review of Perylene Red, and I’ll talk to you again really soon!

– Liron

Inspiration Sources For Artists | Liron Yanconsky’s Podcast – Episode 25

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In this episode we’ll talk about different inspiration catalysts and sources, and how to hone inspiration using them!

Inspiration Catalysts

I recently meditated on the idea of inspiration catalysts. These are events, places, and “things” that make us feel inspired.

After visiting Italy last week I arrived at several insights regarding these catalysts that awaken the flame of inspiration, and I’d like to present them here.

Novelty, Quirks & Subjects

Novelty – This is anything that’s new / foreign to us. I realized this while I was traveling around the beautiful Florence.

I found myself thinking – why is THIS inspiring to me, and not my hometown? What’s so attractive about this place? And I immediately answered – because it’s new and foreign to me.

Novelty can play an important role in creativity and inspiration. When something’s new to us, we see it in a purer manner. It’s a little like a baby that experiences the world for the first time.

Quirks – It’s funny how this word is the particular one I felt to best represent this idea. Quicks are anything specific you like, visually speaking.

For me, that would be strong contrasts and a multitude of colors (mainly reds, yellows and greens).

For you it’ll be different things.

Subjects – Here I’m referring to specific subjects that interest you. This is something I mentioned in one of the earliest podcast episodes, when we talked about dealing with lack of inspiration.

I mentioned how some subjects can spark inspiration for me. Those are mainly cars and buildings (and architecture in general). I love painting things with well-defined, geometric shapes.

It All Connected In Florence

While preparing for this episode I realized how all three of these connected for me in Florence.

I had novelty (a new place I’ve never visited before). I had the interesting contrasts and light conditions (especially in Florence’s narrow streets, that create interesting light angles). I also had my favorite subject – architecture (and European at that!).

This can probably explain why my sketches from the were so inspired. I felt this especially in the first day visiting. I immediately sat down to sketch, and loved every minute of it. This particular first sketch happens to be my favorite from this trip.

And that’s all I wanted to share today. I hope you enjoyed this! (:

Artist Corner

Today we talked about Nita Engle. Nita is an American watercolor painter. Her work is amazing in my opinion.

She combines realism with atmosphere. She is probably one of the only artists I’ve seen that can do that so well.

She allows the water and paint do what they want, and really exploits it to create realistic effects.

I highly recommend her book: How to Make a Watercolor Paint Itself

If you want to see a review I did of this book, you can see it right here.

And I’d also recommend watching this video of hers.

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

 

Challenges in Watercolor Painting | Liron Yanconsky’s Podcast – Episode 24

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Hi there, in today’s episode of the podcast I want to share with you some challenges I’m experiencing in watercolor.

A 2 Week Plateau

For the past two weeks or so I felt like things were’t connecting the way I wanted in my paintings.

I didn’t feel like my results were up to par, and I also felt extremely out of control with the medium.

I actually have a few ideas as to the reason for this.

Advancing to a Higher Level

Usually when I hit that kind of plateau, it means I’m about to advance to a higher level.

This is something I consistently noticed over the past few years.

It’s almost as if there is something crucial I need to learn in order to progress. I maxed out on all of my current skills, and it’s time to move on.

Going Autopilot & Using Gimmicks

Aside from that, I have an inkling of an idea as to what I need to improve.

I got to this after examining the areas where I have this issue, and the areas where I don’t.

I’m only experiencing this when painting large scenes, mainly cityscapes. I’m not experiencing this when working on portraits or pen sketches.

My main conclusion is this – In some areas I tend to go into autopilot when painting. And I don’t mean the good kind of autopilot (flow, in the zone, smooth-sailing).

I’m talking about doing things without truly observing the scene. Painting things as I THINK THEY APPEAR, rather than how they truly appear.

A Side Note About the Artist Curse

As a side note, I want to mention a concept I learned from Mark (Draw Mix Paint YouTube channel, THIS video).

He says we as artists can never enjoy our art like other viewers do. That’s because we see it slowly built up, and so it’s hard to be objective.

I’d also add to that, that we have a specific, “ideal” vision we may compare the result to. The viewer has no idea and doesn’t care. All they see is the art (:

The Solution

For the next few weeks, I’ll try disconnecting from external influences and other artists.

What I want to do is always focus on the subject at hand. To truly observe it and carefully study it.

To think, analyze, sketch, prepare and so on.

Sharing the Journey

I’m really happy to share these insights with you as I learn them.

I hope this will inspire others in the future. I really want to show how this is a challenging journey on the one hand, but how it shows promise on the other.

With enough practice and perseverance, you can master the medium.

Artist Corner

Today I talk about Dan Burt, an American watercolor painter.

Dan has a very unique style of painting, in which he applies many, MANY colors. He actually prepares multiple pools of paint, and slowly uses them all for painting.

He paints mainly in Texas, Mexico, Italy and Spain.

You can learn more about him here.

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

Filming Art Videos Outside | Liron Yanconsky’s Podcast – Episode 23

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Hi there!

In this episode I want to talk to you about filming art videos outside, and the challenges that accompany that.

I Love Painting and Sketching Outside

I really love creating outside. Seeing the scene in front of you, hearing the sounds, seeing the people. It’s just such a superior experience.

Plus, you get to translate the scene from a three-dimensional manifestation onto a two-dimensional paper.

This is an extremely important experience that you don’t get painting from photos.

Filming Art Videos Outside

So that brings me to art videos.

On the one hand, I really enjoy filming outside. It has a freshness to it.

Also, I have a funny feeling that this has something to do with my more advanced work. With things I want to do when I’m at the height of my career.

I want to show my work and everything I’m doing.

I don’t know if this is a bug I caught from figures like Gary Vee, or something that’s inherently mine.

But I do know it’s there.

But It’s a HUGE Challenge for me, at Times

Filming outside is challenging for me.

I think I can divide this challenge into two elements.

  1. Fear that filming will hurt my artistic results. This is a legitimate fear, but I believe that’s something you learn to deal with. When you are so used to recording everything you do, the camera becomes “invisible” to you.
  2. Fear of filming in public, in front of other people. One of the scariest (and funniest) moments are when I’m just about to talk, and there are many people around my. I know I’m going to surprise them =P

So this led to some challenges. On the one hand I KNEW I have to do this.

On the other, this is scary!

My Decision

I decided to film myself arting outside once a week.

And here’s the thing that will soften it. I don’t rely on that footage at all. I record my three weekly videos normally. And IF what I recorded outside is good, I’ll add it to the schedule.

This really reduces a lot of the pressure (:

You see, I have a tendency to strive for perfectionism at times. So in my head, “the painting process must be perfect”. But if I know that my sole purpose is to record, and whatever happens with it doesn’t matter – this takes off a lot of the pressure.

Artist Corner

In this episode I talked about Carol Evans.

Carol is a watercolor painter, and I think it’s best to let her art speak for itself.

She does crazy beautiful, semi-photo-realistic paintings. You can check out her artwork here:

http://www.carolevans.com/open-editions/

She also has this webpage on her website, showing an actual painting process in stages:

http://www.carolevans.com/original-painting-in-progress/tlvt3k6804rofopi3fsjonqomv4buf

Also, here’s an interview of her:

And this is most of what I talk about in this episode. I hope you enjoyed it!

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