BLANCA ALVAREZ | Painting Masters 18

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Hi there, Liron here!
In today's episode of Painting Masters we'll take a look at works by an incredible painter called Blanca Alvarez.
Blanca is from Malaga, Spain.
She paints a large variety of subjects, and my favorite thing about her style is how colorful it is!
I found about her through Instagram.
You can check it out here:
/ blancaalvarezwatercolors
I hope you enjoy this one, and I'll see you again in another vid real soon!
- Liron
** MUSIC CREDITS **
Music by Joakim Karud / joakimkarud
Music by @joakimkarudmusic

[@michelleflick1937]

The thing I like best is she uses interesting compositions, original and engaging. Her use of light and color gives her paintings a unique 'glow'.

[@stephaniewolff9886]

Love your Painting Masters!!! Thank you.

[@LironYan]

Thank you Stephanie 😁😁 So glad you're enjoying the series

[@MagentaBlock]

Beautiful work by Blanca; thank you for these. The little buildings on the beach are (unsurprisingly) 'Beach Huts' which are wooden constructions you find on beaches in Britain and Europe; they are owned by individual families and used for changing into swimming gear and pic-nicking etc when enjoying a day at the beach. They are very sought after and expensive to buy.

[@Cafewatercolor]

She is one of my favorite. Her ability to control the wetness is amazing. Many of the edges and the shapes she does are not easy to do. If you paint them while it's still wet it'll just vanish, but paint them when it's too dry and you'll get cauliflower edges

[@LironYan]

Yes - she seems to have that perfect timing 😁🎨 Really impressive (and requires lots of painful trial and error to learn 😂).

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

Wow...really what an art! Superb colours

[@LironYan]

She is fantastic 😁😁

[@richasingh8578]

I love this series , Liron. So many talented watercolorists I was unaware of until now. I would like to see a video on hsieh ming chang. I love his work !

[@parapapapa69]

guy from Malaga in here ! i am lick enough to buy a piece of art from her. And outstanding great painting from iconic Madrid's Gran Via street. she is not only a great artist but a really nice person too ! so glad to see she is getting recognized. I would recommend you all to check for «Miguel Linares Rios» another artist and incredible watercoloroist. I am sure you will enjoy his pieces too.

[@parapapapa69]

also Malaga is not and island dude :D it's in the south of Spain in the Andalucia region :)

[@wandabeatriz1096]

Excellent video of this great artist i came to know just today! Her art is amazing!

[@IshtarPainting]

I have been following Blanca's art for so many years and I found this video about her, I loved they way you analyse her work, few points I noticed too but other points you bring to me for the first time like the overall composition of the painting and the final strokes of contrast colour, well done in this videa I loved it. I would also want to visit your own work. Thank you

[@LironYan]

Thank you so much! 😊🙏🏼 Love Blanca’s work! As for my art - you can see a lot of it on my Instagram (link in descriptio), and the really good stuff on the gallery (LironGallery.com) ❤️

[@AcuamalagaBlog]

Perfect choice and description of Blanca's Job that is said as she has said it. But Malaga is not an island, it is a city by the sea. It is in Andalusia, in the south of Spain, where watercolor is highly appreciated. I see that you are struck by the distribution of some color points, it is a technique called "pointillé" and it was already used by Veermer.

[@siquetube]

Thank you again Liron, I really learn to watch throw your analisis.

[@silvanocece1365]

Top stuff Liron 🎨👍👌😉

[@LironYan]

😊🙏🏼

[@David-nu3dr]

Thanks for this great video on artist Blanca Alvarez. Her paintings are quite impressive. Great skills with drawing, perspective, and color. She seems to have a handle on the elements that make a balanced composition. I respect you for featuring a female artist, too. Most male artists never mention the opposite sex when they share the same career paths as themselves, so that in itself was enlightening. You are a talented artist yourself, Mr. Yanconsky. Bravo! Please post more of your own work.Keep creating because your audience loves you and your work.

[@LironYan]

Thank you so much 😊🙏🏼 I have a lot of other female artists I hope to share in the future. Also - I have a painting I finished a short while ago that I want to present and talk a bit about (there's a lot to learn from it, I believe).

[@btwilks]

Great video, Liron - many thanks for posting! What an incredible artist Ms Alavarez is; if I could do just one painting as well as she, I could die a happy man. Incidentally, I love the way you discuss these artists that you feature from time to time. It's so obvious that you connect with them passionately and your enthusiasm for their work always shows through so clearly. Thanks again for the quantity and quality of the output on your channel - all the best, Brian.

[@LironYan]

Thank you so much Brian! 😊🙏🏼 I really appreciate it Trying to keep the quality alongside the quantity 😉🎨

[@marycatyoung2143]

My respect for you as an artist and teacher keeps growing, Liron. To me there's no substitute for studying the masters ~ even hanging out with them, so to speak ~ whether the discipline is visual arts, music, writing, whatever. You teach us well by curating for us with such a discerning eye. Thank you so much!

[@LironYan]

So happy I can help / entertain/ educate that way! Thank you so much 😊🙏🏼 I wholeheartedly agree

[@barbaraverser1056]

OMGosh, I can't believe you have 18 of these videos! This is my first watch and I love her work. Thank you.

[@LironYan]

Welcome aboard 😉 I hope you’ll enjoy the rest of them 🙏🏼🙏🏼 And today I’m posting a new one (that I think will be the best!!).

[@michaelparry1383]

Liron, Great Video. I really appreciate your reviews of these Masters. I really like to view the works of many artists. Thanks again. I really enjoy your drawing course on Udemy.

[@LironYan]

That makes me so happy to hear 😊🙏🏼 Thank you!

[@nathaliahiatt4366]

Good Analysis. Thank you I really enjoyed this episode.

[@LironYan]

So happy to hear 😊🙏🏼 Thank you

[@cshula1]

Lovely. 💕

[@LironYan]

She is amazing 😊🙏🏼

[@frankcorneloup9955]

Hi Liron, the pools are dying pools used in colouring skins or fabrics in north Africa.

[@LironYan]

Yes, that makes sense! I saw another painting of hers, in which the pools actually had different colors in them (: But it also made me think that this may mean those are different types of pools 😅

[@michaelannfitzgerald8742]

Her art is wonderful! She makes everything look really interesting, with beautiful color, looseness and light. Thank you for sharing, this was a joy to watch. Also thank you for suggesting other channels to learn from, very helpful. Have a great day!🤗👍

[@LironYan]

So happy this helped you 😊🙏🏼 Thank you so much!

[@michellet204]

I noticed Alvarez's paintings before but never knew who it actually was, she is bloody brilliant. So delicate. Thanks for these master review videos, they're my favorite!!

[@LironYan]

She is indeed brilliant! 😊🙏🏼 Happy to share this

[@mayurbetharia5866]

Hey Liron, thanks for introducing to this wonderful artist !! I am amazed at her lighthouse paintings .. particularly the crashing waves. I am trying to figure out how she does it. Can you? I get some clues, but her execution is perfect. It would be great if you can demo something like that. Thanks for your videos. They are amazing and I learn a lot !!

[@LironYan]

Thank you so much 😊🙏🏼 And she is indeed amazing! About the crashing wave - I think it's beauty comes from the combination of the rough edges (perhaps achieved using the paper texture, but not necessarily), and how it contrasts with the wave's different colors that were done wet in wet. It's very pleasing to the eye. May do something on the topic in a future vid, once I feel more comfortable with that kind of technique ^_^

[@mayurbetharia5866]

Thanks. In some of her work, she uses cauliflower shaped edges. It’s amazing to see her control on such edges and it’s application. Haven’t seen many artists using it so intentionally.

[@TheJudeJane]

Thank you for introduction to Blanca Alvarez. She uses a high key palette which reminds me of my own choice of colors in my work. I have tried to get more contrast, in fact, but always seem to keep shadow areas subtle yet not what some call "muddy". I enjoyed this video so much, Liron. Maybe you could interview her some time? I LO💖E your paintings, and see much improvement in your compositions and color choices. Keep making your incredible art, Liron. You have an extraordinary gift, my friend! Peace✌🏽

[@LironYan]

Thank you so much for the kind words and encouragement 😊🙏🏼 And for noticing the improvement - doing my best!

[@rachelm7525]

What a lovely, gentle style!

[@pikkuoo]

Thank you Liron! I love your enthusiasm. Blanka Alvares was new to me, and now I'm hooked. Beautiful paintings, truly. Her style is not unlike yours..

[@LironYan]

Thank you 😊🙏🏼 Happy I could help you discover her!

[@cherylhughes691]

Thank you for putting up so many great videos - I thoroughly enjoy every video you put up and learn so much from you - thank you.

[@LironYan]

So happy to hear 😊🙏🏼 Thank you!

[@nbreiman1]

Thank you! Fantastic.

[@LironYan]

🙏🏼🎨😊

[@ElenaVans]

Hi, Liron! This is one of my fave series of yours. I learn so much from you every time.

[@LironYan]

Thank you so much 😊🙏🏼 Very happy to hear, and I have a lot of episodes coming up, with more fantastic artists!

[@ElenaVans]

Another thing that I love about this channel is how close you are to us, the viewers. Thank you for taking the time to answer, @@LironYan !

[@EVA-cf7em]

​@@LironYan I like that you put out this album to share the artist's work, she is the style I like, more freedom and imagination, full of vitality. She has very few videos. Thank you for sharing, you are a treasure here.

[@gordonanderson5425]

Your vids are so informative Liron I ,m in awe of your paintings and the three degrees look that you paint & Blanca,s paintings are the same. As a beginner to watercolour I live in hope to ever reach your skills. Keep up the videos pls

[@LironYan]

Thank you so much 😊🙏🏼 Happy I can help / inspire in any way!

[@MedaHalmaciu]

Nice one, Lyron. Love her paintings as well. I liked the way she uses dots of a certain color in unexpected places across her paintings.

[@LironYan]

Oh yes, and she also does it mostly with complementary colors which is really smart! (Like orange and blue)

[@purplemoonflower18]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful work and introducing me to this painter. Beautiful colors! Amazing!

[@LironYan]

She is indeed incredible, thank you! 😊🙏🏼

[@Zoomfreaky]

Wow! Thanks for sharing this wonderful artist. Didn't know her. But I will check her out now. The colors...chips. Inspiration! So thanks Liron.

[@LironYan]

My pleasure 😊🙏🏼 Thank you She is indeed incredible!

[@sherrenmacleod7807]

Loved the review on Blanca Alvarez... exceptional colour and touch... totally inspirational

[@LironYan]

So happy to hear 😊🙏🏼 Her work is magnificent!

[@rachelm7525]

Those little 'shacks', you didn't know what they are? They're beach-huts; here in the UK many were built in Victorian times or post-war, and they were used for changing, for making tea, for storing deck-chairs, etc. They were home for the day at the beach. They quickly became a status-symbol and there are still many in existence today, but to buy one there's a very long waiting-list and it costs almost as much as a house!! 🙂

[@LironYan]

Haha wow - had no idea! Thank you for enlightening me 😁🙏🏼 That's so crazy haha

[@AnitasDreams]

Oh my goodness!!!! I Love this artist paintings. I will definitely do some research on her. You are bringing some really inspiring artist works to the table. Thank You so much for your hard work.

[@LironYan]

So happy to hear 😊🙏🏼 Thank you so much! I'm sure you'll love the rest of her body of work - there are even better ones that I couldn't get a larger version of (I saw them in small size on Instagram), that I had to leave out.

[@lvmylord54]

I enjoy all your videos and I'm an Israel lover though I've never been. My friends have though. Keep on keep on~

[@LironYan]

Thank you so much 😊🙏🏼 If you ever come visit let me know!

[@lvmylord54]

@@LironYan Some people I know are there right now with Boaz Shalgi.! I doubt I 'll ever get the chance.

[@LisaSandboge]

Thank you for showing us this artist! Really interesting and lovely art!

[@LironYan]

My pleasure 😊🙏🏼 She is amazing! 🎨

[@barbrajoan2554]

Thanks Liron for putting this video . The art is beautiful, and I 'd not heard of the artist before.

[@LironYan]

So happy you enjoyed this one - thank you 😊🙏🏼

[@Paytonxoxoxo]

Amazing Video! Thank you!!!!!

[@LironYan]

My pleasure 😊🙏🏼

[@ingeleonora-denouden6222]

Didn't know her work before, but I love her colours!

[@LironYan]

She is great 😁🎨

[@frenchgrama]

I also discovered Blanca Alvarez on Instagram and was soooo happy to see you do a review of her work.

[@LironYan]

That is so cool! Happy I could review someone you are familiar with 😊🙏🏼

[@olgakozlova8984]

Really fantastic artist ! Shalom Liron! Super video ! As always ! Many hugs from Saint-Petersburg

[@LironYan]

Thank you so much 😊🙏🏼 Sending hugs back!!

[@maryannjordan317]

Thank you so much! Love your videos and love that you did one on Blanca Alvarez! I really, really, really want to learn her style! I have sent a Facebook message to her hoping that she will do one. Being an older artist in the USA, I would not have the ability to travel and learn from her in a workshop. I wonder if there are any other artists that paint similarly to her that I could learn this style from?

[@dianagillies9305]

Thanks Liron, truly inspiring!

[@LironYan]

My pleasure, thank you 😊🙏🏼

[@sandrapatterson5240]

Thanks for sharing this. I am really inspired by her work.

[@LironYan]

My pleasure, thank you 😊🙏🏼

[@noreenkellett3863]

Another great artist thanks Liron 😊

[@LironYan]

You got it 😊🙏🏼 Thank you

[@rebeccanas7241]

I absolutely loved this video (your whole channel to be honest) you make everything so interesting, I love it

[@LironYan]

Thank you 😊🙏🏼 So happy you enjoy my stuff!

[@jengoodwyn2715]

So gifted! This was inspiring.

[@LironYan]

She is amazing 😊👏

[@dolorescardenas3853]

Lovely work, I didn't know her...thanks for introducing me to a new artist.

[@LironYan]

My pleasure 😊🙏🏼 Thank you!

[@cherie_colours]

Thankyou for this type of video. It's like going to a gallery! Her paintings are so beautiful. I decided to subscribe to you now instead of seeing you in recommended and viewing that way. Good length video too - not too much talking and great to see works of an artist that I probably may never have seen. I don't have the time to Instagram artists! :/ Thank you for doing it for us!

[@LironYan]

Haha thank you 😊🙏🏼 I appreciate you subscribing and the kind comment!

[@jia01510]

Thank you for a great vid. Blanca is one of my favorites. I wish she could do a demo video some day.

[@LironYan]

I would love to see that too 😊😊😁🎨 Thank you 😊🙏🏼

[@comedygumballmachine4748]

Thanks so much for bringing these artists to our attention ... so much to learn from! I wonder if you could get any of them to guest on your channel for an interview discussing their techniques. I'd like to know, especially, how in the world she created that gorgeous foreground - the lighter strokes in particular - throughout that last painting ~

[@LironYan]

Haha interviewing her could be really fun! (: I did a few interviews with some fellow artists here on KZbin, I hope to do more in the future. Thank you 😊🙏🏼

[@advanbroekhuizen3346]

Love your videos man!

[@LironYan]

Thank you 😊🙏🏼

[@advanbroekhuizen3346]

@@LironYan 👍👍👍

[@salliewhitney5889]

Great. Enjoyed this one (all of them, actually) but I’d asked you some time back about featuring a woman watercolorist and you said you would, glad you made it happen. Thanks.

[@LironYan]

I remember you asked me to 👍🏼😊🙏🏼 Thank you for bringing it to my attention. I have a lot of other female artists on my list too! So more to come

[@randommcranderson5155]

Liron I enjoy all of your videos, and I like these Painting Masters ones as well. My biggest issue is always just starting to paint. What do you do to keep your motivation up and get past that barrier of just getting going?

[@LironYan]

So happy you enjoy these 😊🙏🏼 I handled the barrier you mention by simply setting time to paint. Whatever happens in the time doesn't matter, as long as I paint. If I'm unmotivated, I'll just paint random stuff on the paper that have no meaning. As long as you put brush to paper everything is good 😉🎨 Let me know how it goes and if it improves!

[@francoisederocher]

I like Patrick Ley- Greaves too but he has not posted lately. I like the cabbages in the first painting you showed.

[@LironYan]

I love his work so much, and he indeed also has that essence of color (: I believe he's currently on vacation, but will probably be back to posting soon 😊

[@ianjackson5834]

when she as area's of just one colour she look as if she is adjusting the intensity of the saturation of colour and the opaqueness of it to create interest in the area in which she is painting for example the first painting with the roof. TFS

[@LironYan]

Yes, she seems to do that a lot 😁 I love the final result and how colorful it is

[@laluthomas3167]

Paintings look a bit similar to Corneliu Dragan-Targoviste??

[@LironYan]

Wow - wasn't familiar with this artist - but I can see the resemblance! 😁👍🏼 Thank you for helping me discover them 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@jucaro-arte4716]

Hi Lyron. Good video as usual. I would like you to check for a spanish artist called Manel Plana. It would be even better if you make a video about him :), but it could just be nice to know what you think about his art. He has usually a very short palette of colours, bur very rich on values. Also, his kind of drawing is like if all his watercolours were sketches, but I personally find something magic on his work. Regards.

[@LironYan]

Wow - checked his work out and it's incredible! 😁😮 It definitely falls in the range of what I like to observe and create! Thank you so much and will definitely feature him in the future 🙏🏼🙏🏼🎨🎨

[@jucaro-arte4716]

@@LironYan . Thanks, mate. It`s me who goes "wow" because I thought you ignored my comment... after few days... and... you haven't only answer to my question,,, you have also checked his work and you liked it. That means that I would just like to have you in front of me to give you a big cuddle. I am spanish, but I live in Finland.... too far from you,,, but Internet is so magic that can keep us all close. Gracias, Liron.

[@LironYan]

😁😁

[@w.sommen5209]

The blue, green bassins i meant

[@w.sommen5209]

I think the man that work there maybe could be dying fabric or leather tanneries in the salt luxe and white painting

[@LironYan]

Yes - that seems to be the case 😊

[@augustofelix3955]

Make a vídeo of Marcos beccari

[@ajinasawor]

It seems you forgot to link her instagram link in description box

[@LironYan]

Corrected now - thank you! 😊🙏🏼

[@francoisederocher]

Definitely leather or fabric dying. It's not salt; they are containers made with ciment or some man-made compound.

[@LironYan]

Thank you for clarifying 🙏🏼😁 I saw another painting of hers with similar pools, but those ones WERE in different colors. So I assumed these may be a different kind 😅