Painting Montepulciano (Tuscany) | Loose Watercolor Painting (Narrated Version)

[@julliettecarignan8563]

I laughed and really related to what you said around the 12' mark when you talked about watercolor giving you a succession of smacks (of failure) after you had a few wins and just started to feel optimistic that you were finally getting it. But you assured that you just persist and eventually resume improving visibly. That succession of punches have been exactly what's been going on for me lately, and it's been a bit discouraging, so it's nice to hear you indicate that it's just the nature of the particularly steep watercolor learning curve. Persist!

[@LironYan]

Haha YEP! It was such a common occurrence for me so far 😁 The funny thing is, looking back, you really do improve on a regular basis. But it just doesn't feel that way at times. Happy this helps, thank you for watching 😊🙏🏼

[@gingerbuchanan2795]

We are both apparently crazy Liron. I study the values in absolutely everything. Mental pictures everywhere. Thank you so much for all your efforts here. I learn so much watching your videos.

[@miablanchesettergren8139]

I really love the warm and nice colors of the one you made in this video, much happier!

[@gillshiels]

thank you for being honest about mistakes. so many demos don't mention where they have gone wrong but I learn as much from what you struggle with as when you are succeeding.

[@LironYan]

Very happy to hear that 😊🙏🏼 Thank you!

[@Shiruvan]

5:50, the far-back grip helps you to see more of the painting/drawing while adding more control is because holding that way often force oneself to use more arm movement over wrist, therefore more relaxed and the hand tend to flinch less, also less tiring. I keep forgetting that habit because I only draw on small paper(but the grip also works for small size, it's just sort of easily forgotten because it's not as much used as writing position grip)

[@LironYan]

Hmm, very good observation. Thank you for sharing (: I was doing some on-location painting yesterday, and found that I did this more naturally. I can now see how what you said is true, if I think back at yesterday's painting.

[@sweethomes674]

Beautiful 🕊🎨🖼

[@o8rufus]

Love both of them they are beautiful you captured the essence of warmth on both. Walking around analyzing values like a crazy person is the new normal so you are ok like the rest of us LOL!

[@LironYan]

Haha thank you for reassuring me (:

[@greggauthier2382]

I love Montepulciano! The city, the wine, and the painting! :)

[@LironYan]

It looks like such a beautiful place. I hope to visit one day 🙏🏼

[@Rockymtnbloom]

Some thoughts.... I so appreciate the link to the reference photo, it helps to view it and watch and listen as you paint. The way you point out regrets and what you would have changed as you go is really helpful and so humble. There are aspects of both paintings I like but over all the second is most pleasing. Glad you kept the building in the distance. The number of subscribers will continue to grow if you keep your presentations as is, I wouldnt change it. Funny you mention feeling crazy...I constantly look at everything around me in shapes, values, color, light, shadows, textures, etc. Even peoples faces, thinking how to mix colors of that nose shadow--they probably wonder what Im staring at! Must be some artistic neuroses, haha! Thanks for all you do!

[@josieb.herrera4770]

Iron, You have 46k subscribers now. I am sure more. You are great! I have learned so much from you and love your personal progress.

[@monopinion8799]

This such a beautiful painting, so well executed, it’s remarkable. How you do it I know but it’s more than practice there’s a gift there as well.

[@jacquigriffin5973]

I love hearing when you don't do something right. It helps to see how you fix it or not!

[@LironYan]

Happy you can learn from my mistakes (:

[@diannekrogers]

If you are going crazy, it is in the best possible way! Love this one! Your dedication and growth are really inspiring!

[@LironYan]

Haha thank you (: Then I'm okay with going a little crazy!

[@clayhendrix9010]

A tip: you can watch movies at flixzone. Me and my gf have been using it for watching loads of movies lately.

[@julianamir4323]

@Clay Hendrix Yup, I have been watching on Flixzone for since december myself :)

[@waltpierluissi2301]

Liron It's my impression that the colors on the second one are more vibrant and vivid.... I like it.... You know my father is actually from Corsica and Tuscany is one of my favorites places.... that's why my last name PIERLUISSI.... have a wonderful week friend... keep the good work I can see your improvement through time..... Great JOB!!!!

[@LironYan]

Oh Corsica looks like such a beautiful and unique place! (: Thank you for sharing your observation - I agree. Have a great weekend, hope to share more of my improvement soon!

[@barbrajoan2554]

Like what you said about watercolor smacking you in the face. How many times I finished with a good painting and thought yeah I got this now . Then bam , the next 5 would be such a struggle. Lol . But I still love watercolor . You did a great job with this one .

[@LironYan]

Haha can totally relate! Yesterday I had one of those perfect paintings. We'll see if this time I get smacked too (;

[@TerrieJohnson731]

I love your expanding use of color!!! I am growing also- settling on artist's gouache techinques for understanding values, tone, and tint. I will be busy for a year with that. I will also be moving into pastel with gouache. I painted today without a sketch or an idea. That's gouache for me. How did you know when you found watercolor to be your paint? I just had an ah-ha! when I did an DIY gouache experiment painting. This is why watercolor was failing me...I think like an acrylic and oil painter. Pastel is the same, dark to light...

[@LironYan]

What you say is very interesting actually (: I can understand what you mean by the different mentalities. I had an ah-ha! moment with watercolor, because they way they flow and run together really attracted more. I'm a much bigger fan of the light to dark method. I love the way the shadows create lights once you put them in.

[@elizabeth_lee2172]

I have been assessing values in real life all the time lately. My excuse is that I'm trying to work on value studies...I didn't realize it was a thing until I started watching your channel.

[@LironYan]

Haha yes, it's funny to sometimes catch yourself doing it (: I guess art hijacks a major part of our brains.

[@ianjackson5834]

values are the toughest thing to get right, great link to David Howell, do you have the ref photo link can not find it

[@LironYan]

It's at the bottom of the description box. Here it is again (: pixabay.com/en/montepulciano-toscana-italy-city-1639451/ David Howell's work is spectacular. I'll probably study more of it in the future. He draws with no pencil lines. He makes a separate sketch, and then follows it while painting on a watercolor paper. Quite amazing.

[@ianjackson5834]

yes he does paint direct to paper and as he says this loosens the painting up and makes it less architectural and more expressive, just sad that's he does not have a lot of videos on youtube. thanks for the link.

[@DavidMiltonJones]

Also wanted to add I also just discovered David Howell. Also check out Edward Seago and Chris Robinson. Both very very loose!

[@LironYan]

I love David Howell. He actually paints without drawing first, which is amazing.

[@miguelmelendez3354]

😍😍😍

[@sylviacostello9424]

looking at buildings means your just becoming more observant

[@2lmdi]

I really enjoy this composition The red against green works great to bring light. At the end when holding it up, the distant hills don't look too blue... btw thalo wouldn't be my choice of blue in the distance as its a warm blue. As for bringing in more subs.. you're doing great! Its really hard for artist channels to get as big as some others because its such a specific interest. From what I've seen, those that do get really big are gimmicky actually... more about video entertainment and less about the art or teaching... some of the youngish female artists go that route as a tip to checking some out. However, there is one way I can think of that might work as I've seen people branch out from their main channel topic and that's sharing journey's. I, for one, enjoy seeing other parts of the world that I wouldn't get to see. I sub to quite a few RV/Travel channels and enjoy that aspect. One channel that's gotten really big started with reviewing Asian food and then went to showing the locals where it was tried.. got really big. Another thing to think about with that is traveling and showing some good composition scenes on your travels. Artist's do download or screen capture while watching when they see a good scene... I use Google Earth too to "travel" and take my own screen shots. Ugh.. after posting saw someone recommended Google Maps... good source... but showing your part of the world through your composer's eye would be nice.

[@LironYan]

Thank you for the feedback and wonderful recommendations (: Currently trying to find the balance between art and vlog/personal and other things. I actually just finished a brainstorming session on the direction of the channel, and had many new insights regarding what will help it grow. With that being said, I don't see myself as a "KZbinr" first, and so luckily I can let go of my worries in this field (number of views / subscribers / etc...) ^_^ I can instead focus on making the best content I can for the current audience, while documenting my progress and life.

[@essietangle9931]

Speaking of Patrick, no videos of late??? Have to check David. Nice painting.

[@LironYan]

I know right?? I'm really waiting for the next one (: It's probably my fav art channel at the moment.

[@essietangle9931]

Liron Yanconsky Well I hope Patrick is alright, I know during his trip to Vietnam he was very ill for a while. He is so talented, and at the same time a gentle and not in your face, style. Hopefully he has just been very busy with art shows etc. I loved the series that he restyled frames for his new art. Very smart and everyone likes recycled products.

[@tanalee09]

Speaking of needing new reference photos... It just occurred to me this morning that you could use Google Maps street view!

[@LironYan]

Actually started doing it more recently (: Thank you for the suggestion. The thing I really enjoy the most right now is on-location! I will share a few examples soon.

[@nelidagarcia7412]

Some yellow in the foliage would be unifying.

[@DavidMiltonJones]

Hi Luton. Love your painting. Am just breaking into watercolour and I love your honesty. I moved from TA to Kfar Saba. Wonder where you are in TA? BTW do you/did you have a teacher. I feel I need guidance.

[@LironYan]

Thank you (: I'm at the very center of TLV, around Rothschild Blvd. I learned everything on my own, but from other great artists (mainly on KZbin). No worries about the Luton, it's a common auto-correct 😉

[@yanef460]

you are awesome

[@LironYan]

:D

[@autoauto2000]

what is your mob brush ?

[@LironYan]

+auto auto It's a Leonard mop brush (: I don't remember its exact size, but probably around 16

[@autoauto2000]

Liron Yanconsky thanks

[@nelidagarcia7412]

Have you considered working in oil? That may help you reach a larger audience.

[@jasneskis]

I like your bottom picture better. Burnt sienna is too warm for distant mountain. Blue is pretty, goes with your house color choice.

[@LironYan]

Indeed, I agree. I learned so much from this, and looking back I had a LONG way to go 😉 (and still have!)

[@crystalroth2672]

I dropped my painting in the toilet!!!

[@deepalisoodchaudhri6942]

Hello👋🏻What brushes are u using? Brand and size?

[@LironYan]

My favorites are Silver Black Velvet, sizes 8 and 12 (:

[@debsholly5183]

This looks like Cortona.

[@DavidMiltonJones]

Sorry, Liron, my phone has a habit of 'correcting' my writing,

[@taillemarie-claude8285]

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