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My TV Interview | Liron Yanconsky’s Podcast – Episode 56

Hi there, Liron here! And today I want to talk to you about my recent TV interview! (:

This was a spectacular way for me to close-up 2018 and start 2019.

In this episode I tell you a bit about how I get the interview, how it went down in the day of the interview, and also some of the interesting questions I was asked.

How I Got the Interview

So basically the show’s anchor contacted me via LinkedIn and asked if I would be interested in being interviewed for a show on The Christian Network.

We talked on the phone and set it up.

The funny thing is, she didn’t really reach me thanks to all the tons of content I publish, but rather accidentally found me on LinkedIn (haha!).

But I will say that just the previous month I significantly improved my LinkedIn page, companies listed and so on – so that may have contributed!

The Day of the Interview

I got there early, as asked to. But the schedule was postponed so I only started the interview about 1.5 hours after arriving!

So in the meantime I had enough time to build some nervousness. But there were a bunch of interesting people there and we talked!

Then they did my make up, put on a mic and we got started.

The Interview Itself

I’ll start by saying that Yael, the anchor, was super professional and nice. Was also impressed by the whole crew.

I thought I’d share some notable questions and the answers I gave.

Q: What is the role of artists in society?

A: I basically talked about how we are sensitive to things few people can notice or see. So our job is to remind people of beauty, and how it’s everywhere around us.

I also explained how people always comment that I make “boring” subjects interesting. And that’s part of it!

Q: Does your work comment on current social or political issues?

A: I said that I strive to make evergreen content that will always be able to inspire people to create with courage and passion. So I don’t really comment on current events or anything like that.

Q: Do you let your emotions onto the canvas?

A: Sometimes. I’m very logical in nature. My creative time is bound in a tight time slot, and within that I allow myself complete freedom. So depending on the mood I may just paint, or I may pour my heart and emotions onto the canvas.

Q: What is your dream project?

A: To which I told her about wanting to collaborate with a musician or rapper, and combine music and art in some way! (:

Conclusion

This was an amazing experience, and I’m so grateful to have had it. It gave me even more confidence in myself and my skills, and showed me I’m prepared for the next level, once it hits.

I will keep striving to become the best of the best! So happy to have you with me on this journey ^_^

Artist Corner

In this episode I talked about Hercules Brabazon Brabazon, an English watercolor and oil painter.

I absolutely love his works. He was known to be accomplished in the Turner (William Turner) watercolor style and approach.

But as with some other artists – what I really like is his oils.

You can read more about him here: Hercules Brabazon Brabazon on Wikipedia

And here’s where you can find me

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

Does YouTube Hate Me? | Liron Yanconsky’s Podcast – Episode 52

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Hi there, Liron here!

I recently published a YouTube video, discussing the recent decline in views. I wanted to share it here as well, in audio form, in case you’ve missed it.

Preface to “Does YouTube Hate Me?”

I would like to also preface this podcast episode by saying I’m super grateful for anyone who watches my videos. My intent is NOT to take current viewership lightly.

I want to thank you for watching, reading, listening, commenting and all the great things you do. This means a lot to me, and is the main source of my happiness (as well as income (: ).

YouTube Views

In the last while I’ve been feeling a steady decline in the YouTube views, as well as some slow down in subscribers.

In the video / this podcast episode I wanted to share this with you, as well as get some feedback as to why this may happen.

My YouTube Success Is MY Responsibility

I wanted to stress that I’m fully aware my wins and losses are 100% my own responsibility.

I produce the content. If it works – it’s my success. If it loses – it’s MY failure.

Conclusion

I want to thank you for listening. Again – I’m trying to tackle this from a positive perspective of learning and improving.

Your feedback on the video has been very helpful. And if you have any additional feedback I would appreciate it a lot.

You can do so by commenting below, or contacting me in any of the places I reside in (list below too).

And with that being said – now it’s time for our Artist Corner!

Artist Corner

Today I’m featuring Victoria Prischedko!

Victoria is a watercolor painter, working in a very loose impressionistic style. Her drawing skills are excellent, and this carries in an interesting way in her loose work.

One thing that really characterizes her work is her use of warms and cools. She paints with lots of reds and blues, creating an interesting contrast and plays of temperature.

You can check out here work here:
https://www.facebook.com/prischedko/

And you can read more about her here:
https://www.aquarellereimsevenement.com/index.php/en/viktoria-prischedko-gallery-en

And here’s where you can find me

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

What Makes Art Good? | Liron Yanconsky’s Podcast – Episode 51

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What makes art good?

Hi there, Liron here – and today I wanted to share my insights after listening to Antrese Wood’s podcast episode with Alvaro Castagnet.

In the podcast (The Savvy Painter) episode, they were talking about what makes art… well – art!

Alvaro shared his perspective on what is important when creating, and what separates good art from rare / great art.

Impressed By Castagnet

First off I want to say how impressed I am with Alvaro’s dedication to ART. He seems to be an artist through and through, and not “just” a painter.

I didn’t know he had such a developed outlook and perspective on this topic.

My Main Takeaways – What Makes Art Good

Here are the points I found important here:

1. Creating with innocence. We know how to make beautiful art, but then we learn and internalize a lot of excessive baggage. Unlearning is the key. Children’s paintings are beautiful and fully authentic.

2. Being present while creating. Something I mentioned here many times in the past.

3. Sensitivity to the world. This is something I’ve been talking about, but never phrased this way. Alvaro is a GENIUS. It’s such a good way to put it. Sensitivity. The ability to see more, where others see nothing.

4. Spontaneity. This is especially true with the wild medium of watercolor. At times you have to be able to be flexible and react to what the paint does.

Vision & Techniques Work Together

The above help you develop a clear vision.

What techniques do is help you execute on that vision. This is why techniques are important, but have their place.

A spectacular vision, imagination and perception, together with mediocre technique – can actually do wonders.

Excellent technique with complete lack of vision may produce boring work that has no soul.

And this is it for today. Would love to hear your thoughts on this in a comment below!

And with that being said… Artist corner!

Artist Corner

Today, I’ve featuring Antrese Wood! I mentioned her podcast and wanted to share more information about her.

She actually has an interesting life story, and art played a very significant role within it. She’s a painter, working mainly in oils and watercolor. From what I’ve seen she focuses on the A-la-prima approach (finishing the painting in one go).

She created a body of work called “A Portrait of Argentina”, which I highly recommend you check out. As someone who visited some of these places – she did a FANTASTIC job.

Antrese’s website: http://antrese.com/

Antrese’s podcast episode with Alvaro Castagnet: https://savvypainter.com/podcast/alvaro-castagnet/

A painting by here that I absolutely LOVE: https://shop.antrese.com/original-art/original_art_products/persistence-pmb4gqkh1da

And here’s where you can find me

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

Interviewing Nitin Singh | Liron Yanconsky’s Podcast – Episode 36

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What’s up? Liron here, and today I’m interviewing Nitin Singh!

Nitin’s a super-talented watercolor painter from Bangalore, India. I cam across him and his work by finding his YouTube channel.

I think he is a rare find, in that he is very skilled with the medium of watercolor, but also has a lot of interesting insights and ideas that are fresh in his mind. That’s because he’s been seriously painting as long as I have been, for about 3 years now.

The Interview With Nitin Singh

In the interview we touched upon many topics I think are important, in regards to approaching an artistic career, improving with a medium, overcoming hardships and so on.

I hope you enjoy this one!

Also, if you want to see the video version, be sure to check it out here – Interview With Nitin Singh on YouTube

Artist Corner – Nitin Singh

So obviously, today’s artist IS Nitin Singh. Here are a few useful links:

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

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