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Hi there, Liron here! And today I want to talk to you about how I’m recently spending more time painting inside my new studio, rather than outside.
Painting Outside VS Painting Inside / In the Studio
I’ve already talked about this several times in the past. Both of these have advantages and disadvantages.
I find that for me, the ideal way is to alternate between the two, and find the balance that satisfies me. And that balance keeps changing with time.
My Journey & With Painting Outside
When I just got started in watercolor, and still had no idea what I was doing, I painted inside only.
That’s how I learned how watercolor works, the basic techniques and several approaches.
I then started experimenting with painting outside, but nothing too serious. I always made a big deal out of it, like not knowing what to paint, or how to have a proper setup to help me make it easier.
Then, around late 2017 I started becoming MUCH more serious about painting outside, after hearing about the importance of this practice, from multiple sources.
I spent most of that and 2018 creating mainly outside. I also lived in a tiny apartment, and painting outside was actually EASIER (:
But I then started lacking in accuracy, and in the ability to properly finalize my art.
It was time to go back to working more inside.
My New Studio
As I recently moved to a new apartment, and now finally have a dedicated studio, I find myself painting inside most of the time.
I recently started feeling like it was time for a change.
So I decided (like I did in the past), that I’d spend x number of days a week working outside. Right now, my balance is once a week.
For now this feels great, and I’m slowly getting back to the joy of seeing a beautiful view in front of your very eyes, and painting it.
Will keep you updated on any interesting developments (:
Artist Corner
Today I featured Gonzalo Carcamo, a Brazilian artist who works mainly in watercolor.
He has a fantastic sense of light and shadow, and he keeps his color scheme VERY simple. Yet his work is a beautiful and REALISTIC impression of what he sees.
I highly recommend you check out his work on Instagram: Gonzalo Carcamo
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
I hope you enjoyed this one. Take care, and we’ll talk again really soon,
– Liron