Liron's Art and Creativity Show

Hey there, Liron here! Today I have a treat for you! I want to share my interview with the Amazing Tom Shepherd. We collaborated before on a YouTube vid, and he then invited me over on his podcast for an interview. If you're interested in a longer conversation, diving DEEP on the mindset for success … Continue reading Interview with Tom Shepherd! MINDSET for Improving Your Art | Episode 137 The post Interview with Tom Shepherd! MINDSET for Improving Your Art | Episode 137 appeared first on Liron Yanconsky.

So after a REALLY LONG time I’m finally here with an update

Hi there! In this episode I’m getting you up to speed on what I’ve been working on for the past 2 months or so, in which I provided fewer podcast updates. Here’s the gist of it (: Spending A LOT of time on figuring out human anatomy + perspective – I’m really feeling the fruits … Continue reading What I’ve Been Up To! November 2020 Update

Today I’m answering your questions! In this episode I’ll address some of the more common questions I’ve been getting recently. This one’s from a recent YouTube video I did. By the way, the pic above is some of the new Pokemon cards I recently got

In this episode I’m discussing what it means to be a good boss to yourself, and to work efficiently and effectively.  I’m also discussing my revolutionary task-setting plans for October 2020. Here are the cliff notes: Important & essential tasks VS “busy work” – the importance of doing meaningful work that helps build a SYSTEM … Continue reading Being a Good Boss to Myself | Liron’s Podcast Episode 133 The post Being a Good Boss to Myself | Liron’s Podcast Episode 133 appeared first on Liron Yanconsky.

In this episode I’m sharing my recent thoughts on my brand, the things I want to create and represent with my art, future website changes and personal updates. Here are the key updates: Website – Planning major improvements for my website, making it a better hub for my content, and a better reflection of who … Continue reading Contemplating My Personal Brand & Website Design | Liron’s Podcast Episode 132 The post Contemplating My Personal Brand & Website Design | Liron’s Podcast Episode 132 appeared first on Liron Yanconsky.

In this episode I’m sharing a personal update and talking about my low productivity in the last couple of weeks. And on a positive note – I’m talking about getting back into POKEMON cards!

In today’s episode I’m sharing 3 BIG business-related insights I gained over the last 7 years of building my art business. These are MACRO insights that I think you and anyone can benefit from, even if you’re NOT building a business. Let’s get to it! #1 – Things never work out the 1st, 2nd or … Continue reading Top 3 Business Insights from Last 7 YEARS | Liron’s Podcast Episode 130 The post Top 3 Business Insights from Last 7 YEARS | Liron’s Podcast Episode 130 appeared first on Liron Yanconsky.

In today’s episode I’m talking about the main problem I see that causes artists to lose motivation over the long run, and how to solve it (fairly easily). Vision, Goals & Tasks I believe many artists have a vision of where they want to be and what they want to achieve. The fun part about … Continue reading The #1 Way to Stay Motivated as an Artist | Liron’s Podcast Episode 129 The post The #1 Way to Stay Motivated as an Artist | Liron’s Podcast Episode 129 appeared first on Liron Yanconsky.

In today’s episode I’m sharing my take on how to build a STRONG social media following, specifically for visual artists. I first want to provide 2 disclaimers: This is from my own personal and limited experience. I’m using harsher terms than usual to drive home the point, but it’s your responsibility to find what works … Continue reading Visual Artist? How to Build a STRONG Social Media Following |Liron’s Podcast 127 The post Visual Artist? How to Build a STRONG Social Media Following |Liron’s Podcast 127 appeared first on Liron Yanconsky.

In this episode I’m talk about how I got my “How to Sketch” book published in Spanish, with a Spanish publishing house! This is more of a “story time” podcast episode, so I’m REALLY curious to hear your thoughts on this one, and if you want more! Independently Publishing Books As you may know, I … Continue reading How I Got My Book “How to Sketch” Published in Spanish | Liron’s Podcast 126 The post How I Got My Book “How to Sketch” Published in Spanish | Liron’s Podcast 126 appeared first on Liron Yanconsky.

Today we’ll talk about the inspiration provided by watching other people paint / create, and how they make it seem effortless. This episode is formatted more as a discussion rather than as me telling you what to think (: I don’t have any answers, but I’m interested in these ideas around creativity and progressing as … Continue reading You Make It Look Effortless – Inspiration & Putting In THE WORK | Liron’s Podcast 125 The post You Make It Look Effortless – Inspiration & Putting In THE WORK | Liron’s Podcast 125 appeared first on Liron Yanconsky.

In today’s episode we’ll deeply discuss the concept of CONTRAST, and how you can use it in multiple ways to create MUCH better art and avoid beginners’ mistakes. What is Contrast? When I say “contrast” the first thing that may come to mind is probably VALUES, with contrast being the DIFFERENCE in them. This means … Continue reading Contrast Is KING – Using It For BETTER ART | Liron’s Podcast 124 The post Contrast Is KING – Using It For BETTER ART | Liron’s Podcast 124 appeared first on Liron Yanconsky.

Today I want to share with you the concept of UNDERSTANDING your subject matter on a deeper level, leading to BETTER art, drawings and paintings! Observation VS Construction This is an idea I’ve been exploring and talking about lately. Observing is all about drawing and painting it as you see it. It doesn’t matter what … Continue reading UNDERSTANDING What You Draw & Paint | Liron’s Podcast 123 The post UNDERSTANDING What You Draw & Paint | Liron’s Podcast 123 appeared first on Liron Yanconsky.

Your paintings look like everyone else’s! In today’s episode we’ll discuss BREAKING THE MOLD of watercolor painting, soaring beyond preconceptions and creating truly unique and authentic art! Why Do All Paintings Look The Same? I got the idea for this topic following a comment I got on my Top 5 Watercolor Artists YouTube video, where … Continue reading Break The Watercolor Mold – How to Create Truly Unique & Authentic Paintings | Episode 122 The post Break The Watercolor Mold – How to Create Truly Unique & Authentic Paintings | Episode 122 appeared first on Liron Yanconsky.

Today we’ll talk about the importance of IMMERSION when painting, and I’ll demonstrate this specifically in the context of portrait painting. Watercolor & Drawing – Divide & Conquer One of my main goals for June 2020 is to create immersive work days, where I allow myself to be immersed in one specific artist endeavor. So … Continue reading Watercolor Portrait Painting & Importance of IMMERSION | Liron’s Podcast Episode 121 The post Watercolor Portrait Painting & Importance of IMMERSION | Liron’s Podcast Episode 121 appeared first on Liron Yanconsky.

In today’s episode I’m going practical and talking about how to simplify your paintings, whether you work from a photo or reference or paint plein-air! Before we get into it, here’s a quick link to my interview over at PencilKings.com – I hope you check it out

In today’s episode I want to address some of the questions I got in a recent Instagram live session I did – both SERIOUS and FUN ones! Getting Over Frustration The first question I address is regarding getting over feelings of frustration and lack of motivation / inspiration, specifically after returning to it following a … Continue reading Dealing With Artistic Frustration, The Artist Journey & More Questions | Liron’s Podcast Episode 119 The post Dealing With Artistic Frustration, The Artist Journey & More Questions | Liron’s Podcast Episode 119 appeared first on Liron Yanconsky.

In this episode I talk about 2 common artist problems: SELF-DISCIPLINE, and COMPARING yourself to others (and also how to get started in watercolor

Hi there! In this episode I’m recapping my April 2020, and talking about taking more time to create “quietly”

Today we’ll discuss the question – are master studies cheating? Is it okay to copy works of other people? Let’s get into it! Master Studies A master study is the recreation of an existing art piece, usually one made by an art master of the past, but could also be a contemporary master. The intent … Continue reading Master Studies – Is It Cheating? Liron’s Podcast Episode 116 The post Master Studies – Is It Cheating? Liron’s Podcast Episode 116 appeared first on Liron Yanconsky.

In today’s podcast episode I want to demonstrate to you just HOW MUCH BETTER you can get in your art and craft – more than you even think is possible. Pushing My Comfort Zone Lately I’ve had multiple experiences that have led me to push my artistic comfort zone more and more. I’ve also been … Continue reading You CAN Improve Your Art (more than you think is possible…) | Liron’s Podcast Episode 115 The post You CAN Improve Your Art (more than you think is possible…) | Liron’s Podcast Episode 115 appeared first on Liron Yanconsky.

In this episode I want to share with you a new desire I feel to create something TRULY GREAT, and to focus more on QUALITY rather than QUANTITY. * Quick links to previous episodes:– Doing is better than thinking– The Importance of patience & focus Aspiring to be the BEST One of my aspirations have … Continue reading I Want To Create Something Truly Great | Quality Over Quantity – Episode 114 The post I Want To Create Something Truly Great | Quality Over Quantity – Episode 114 appeared first on Liron Yanconsky.

In this episode I want to talk about the importance of PATIENCE and FOCUS in painting, and how they helped me with my most recent painting! Here’s the painting I refer to: Patience in Painting I think patience is an IMPORTANT quality to develop when it comes to painting, and watercolor in particular. That may … Continue reading Importance of PATIENCE & FOCUS for Painting | Liron’s Podcast Episode 113 The post Importance of PATIENCE & FOCUS for Painting | Liron’s Podcast Episode 113 appeared first on Liron Yanconsky.

In today’s podcast episode I’m talking about why I believe DOING is always superior to thinking and planning – when it comes to learning a new artistic skill or creating. The Real Way to Learn Like sports, music and many other endeavors – the only real way to learn in my opinion is to DO. … Continue reading DOING Is Better Than Thinking – Artistic Life Lessons | Liron’s Podcast Episode 112 The post DOING Is Better Than Thinking – Artistic Life Lessons | Liron’s Podcast Episode 112 appeared first on Liron Yanconsky.

Hi there! In this episode of the podcast I talk about a watercolor breakthrough I anticipated I’ll be going through soon. Watercolor Rough Patch I’ve had a challenging 2 months or so when it comes to painting. I didn’t feel like my work is connecting the way I’m used to, and the results were hit … Continue reading New Watercolor Breakthrough – Holistic Shapes | Liron’s Podcast Episode 111 The post New Watercolor Breakthrough – Holistic Shapes | Liron’s Podcast Episode 111 appeared first on Liron Yanconsky.

In today’s episode I’m venting a bit, and sharing what is probably my biggest mental challenge so far, in my artistic career. The Rocky Road Any road leading towards a worthwhile goal is going to be rocky and challenging. I have experienced quite a lot of external and internal challenges and roadblocks so far. And … Continue reading My BIGGEST Mental Challenge So Far | Liron’s Podcast Episode 110 The post My BIGGEST Mental Challenge So Far | Liron’s Podcast Episode 110 appeared first on Liron Yanconsky.

In this episode I want to share with you my MANGA creation journey, the progress I’ve made so far and where I’m headed. So let’s jump into it! Some Background on My Manga Project A few months back I rekindled my manga fire, and in particular a desire rose for me to create one. I’ve … Continue reading Progress on My Manga (Skills)! | Liron’s Podcast Episode 109 The post Progress on My Manga (Skills)! | Liron’s Podcast Episode 109 appeared first on Liron Yanconsky.

In this episode I wanted to share with you a way, an approach, for improving MUCH FASTER in your art. Conscious Effort & Focus The idea here is to go BEYOND the norm, when it comes to practicing your art and craft. Some examples I provide: Instead of directly drawing figures from reference – try … Continue reading How to Improve FASTER in Your Art | Conscious Effort & Focus | Liron’s Podcast Episode 108 The post How to Improve FASTER in Your Art | Conscious Effort & Focus | Liron’s Podcast Episode 108 appeared first on Liron Yanconsky.

Art, creativity and the art business. In this episode I’m talking about the artistic skills learning curve, and how it functions as a SPIRAL. We learn and relearn things at varying levels of competence. Feeling Like You’re Not Improving VS Actual Improvement The gist of this episode is the idea of practicing consistently, but feeling … Continue reading The Learning Curve is Actually a SPIRAL | Liron’s Podcast Episode 107 The post The Learning Curve is Actually a SPIRAL | Liron’s Podcast Episode 107 appeared first on Liron Yanconsky.

Today I’m talk about LinkedIn and its HUGE IMPORTANCE for artists who want to build long-term success. Here’s a quick summary of everything I talk about… 1. Why Did I Start Using LinkedIn More? As you know, I love to take my inspiration from a variety of source – both in art and in business. … Continue reading Why LinkedIn is so Important for Artists | Liron’s Podcast Episode 106 The post Why LinkedIn is so Important for Artists | Liron’s Podcast Episode 106 appeared first on Liron Yanconsky.

Today I want to share with you a new passion I started developing around MANGA! I’ve been reading manga and watching anime for over a decade now, and somehow got back to a very old ambition of making my own. In this episode I’m talking about my goals, what I’m currently doing and the challenges … Continue reading Manga Aspirations & HUGE Challenges on The Way | Liron’s Podcast Episode 105 The post Manga Aspirations & HUGE Challenges on The Way | Liron’s Podcast Episode 105 appeared first on Liron Yanconsky.

In this episode I’m sharing with you my artistic goals for 2020! Here’s a quick list of them (the order is very fluid haha): Improve the quality of my paintings Improve my teaching skills Sell a painting for a PREMIUM price Innovation New and BETTER products The Quality of My Art I think at the … Continue reading My Artistic Goals for 2020 | Liron’s Podcast Episode 104 The post My Artistic Goals for 2020 | Liron’s Podcast Episode 104 appeared first on Liron Yanconsky.

In this episode I’m talking about a few things I think are a MUST in order to create a successful art teaching business! These 3 things are probably heavily responsible for the relative success of my art teaching business. Here’s a summary of what they are… 1. Proactiveness Being self driven and motivated, working every … Continue reading 3 Things That REALLY Helped Me With My Art Teaching Business | Liron’s Podcast Episode 103 The post 3 Things That REALLY Helped Me With My Art Teaching Business | Liron’s Podcast Episode 103 appeared first on Liron Yanconsky.

Today I want to share with you how I became an artist, as well as my history in the art world from childhood, and finally – what works financially for my art business. Let’s get to it! My Childhood & Art I’ve been drawing and sketching ever since I can remember myself. My very first … Continue reading STORY TIME – How I Became an Artist | Liron’s Art & Creativity Show The post STORY TIME – How I Became an Artist | Liron’s Art & Creativity Show appeared first on Liron Yanconsky.

Today I want to provide you with an encouraging perspective as to why painting accurately can be SO HARD, and talk a bit about the process of improving over time. Painting Should Be Hard! When you really think about it, the act of accurately putting to paper what you see is incredibly impressive! Being able … Continue reading Why Painting is SO Hard | Liron’s Podcast Episode 101 The post Why Painting is SO Hard | Liron’s Podcast Episode 101 appeared first on Liron Yanconsky.

Today I want to share with you the things I’m grateful for in 2019! I believe gratitude is a very important asset for achieving success. The ability to be grateful for what you have, is what enables you to ultimately have more of it. A good example is people trying to build their online presence … Continue reading What I’m Grateful For in 2019 | Liron’s Podcast Episode 100! The post What I’m Grateful For in 2019 | Liron’s Podcast Episode 100! appeared first on Liron Yanconsky.

In this episode I’m sharing my thoughts on the trajectory I’m planning on taking with my paintings and drawings, in order to expand my artistic horizons and create more, and evolve my AUTHENTIC creation. Authenticity is Key! The key here really is authenticity. I want to create in a way that’s authentic to my artistic … Continue reading Expanding My Artistic Horizons & Painting Beyond What You See | Liron’s Podcast Episode 99 The post Expanding My Artistic Horizons & Painting Beyond What You See | Liron’s Podcast Episode 99 appeared first on Liron Yanconsky.

Are you failing in painting / watercolor / art? In this episode I’m talking about failing and why it’s an inevitable part of success and the artistic journey. What’s Failing? My perspective here is that failing is very subjective. You may not like your painting, while others may LOVE IT. So – did you fail? … Continue reading ARTISTS – You Are ALLOWED to FAIL | Liron’s Podcast Episode 98 The post ARTISTS – You Are ALLOWED to FAIL | Liron’s Podcast Episode 98 appeared first on Liron Yanconsky.

Today I’d like to talk to you about the start of my journey of building a business around my art, and some of the resistance and negativity I experienced on the way. This is a topic very close to heart. Making the right decisions in that context can ENSURE you’ll have the potential to succeed. … Continue reading People Didn’t Want Me to Become an Artist | Liron’s Podcast Episode 97 The post People Didn’t Want Me to Become an Artist | Liron’s Podcast Episode 97 appeared first on Liron Yanconsky.

Why do I want to experiment with realistic painting? How will it benefit my impressionism? This is some of what I talk about in today’s podcast episode. Realistic Painting for Better Impressionism Lately I’ve been feeling like my impressionism has a couple of weaknesses. Mainly – I sometimes go into “auto-pilot” mode when painting. And … Continue reading Realistic Painting & Auto-Pilot Impressionism | Liron’s Podcast Episode 96 The post Realistic Painting & Auto-Pilot Impressionism | Liron’s Podcast Episode 96 appeared first on Liron Yanconsky.

Hi there! In this episode I’m discuss the question – can anyone become a successful artist? My general answer is YES, with a few caveats. Here’s what we’ll talk about: Definition Internal Challenges Talent and Skill Financial Success 1. Definition A big thing to think about, is how do you define success? I believe success … Continue reading Can Anyone Become a Successful Artist | Liron’s Podcast Episode 95 The post Can Anyone Become a Successful Artist | Liron’s Podcast Episode 95 appeared first on Liron Yanconsky.

In this episode I discuss the dangers of learning painting from others, whether it’s teachers, YouTube videos, DVDs and so on… The Dangers of learning painting from others Here’s a quick list of some of the dangers of learning painting from others. Narrowing our perception – One of the main problems. By seeing other artists, … Continue reading Dangers of Learning Painting From Others | Liron’s Podcast Episode 94 The post Dangers of Learning Painting From Others | Liron’s Podcast Episode 94 appeared first on Liron Yanconsky.

Hi there! In this episode I want to give you a quick update on my New York experience (that’s been awesome by the way!). I’m also talking about my plans and focus for November 2019. Here’s a VERY QUICK conclusion of what I talked about… New York (and Ohio) Experience Had a great time and … Continue reading I’m Back from New York & November 2019 Plans! Liron’s Podcast Episode 93 The post I’m Back from New York & November 2019 Plans! Liron’s Podcast Episode 93 appeared first on Liron Yanconsky.

In this episode I’m sharing with you three “hacks” I learned for continuously improving, FAST, in watercolor painting. This could probably also be applied to any other different drawing & painting medium. Here’s a snippet of the hacks! Hack #1 – Master Studies This is one of the things that have really helped me expend … Continue reading 3 Hacks to MASTER Watercolor Painting | Long Term Strategy – Liron’s Podcast Episode 92 The post 3 Hacks to MASTER Watercolor Painting | Long Term Strategy – Liron’s Podcast Episode 92 appeared first on Liron Yanconsky.

In this episode we’re talking about fears that stop people from creating, and how to overcome them. I don’t have all the answers, but I wish to open this up for discussion and perhaps provide some of my own experience. I  found that one of the main fears are not necessarily external, but rather internal. … Continue reading Is Fear Stopping You from Creating? Liron’s Podcast Episode 91 The post Is Fear Stopping You from Creating? Liron’s Podcast Episode 91 appeared first on Liron Yanconsky.

In this episode I give you a quick rundown of my plans for September 2019. I’ll basically have to put in insane amounts of work. Wish me luck! Here’s some of what I talk about: Coming to NY! I’ll be in NYC for the 1st-22nd of October. Really looking forward to this vacation! I had … Continue reading Coming to NY, TikTok, LinkedIn & Plein-Air – September 2019 Plan | Liron’s Podcast Ep 90 The post Coming to NY, TikTok, LinkedIn & Plein-Air – September 2019 Plan | Liron’s Podcast Ep 90 appeared first on Liron Yanconsky.

Today we’ll talk about how to let go, enjoy watercolor, paint loosely and get the results you want! This episode features audio from my YouTube video on that same topic. You can watch the full vid here: 3 Tips For Loose Watercolor – Summary 1. Small Paper & Large Brush. This allows you to have … Continue reading 3 Tips for Loose Watercolor Painting (LET GO) | Liron’s Podcast Episode 89 The post 3 Tips for Loose Watercolor Painting (LET GO) | Liron’s Podcast Episode 89 appeared first on Liron Yanconsky.

In this episode we talk about how to get things going and be more proactive, and how you only need ONE yes to succeed. * I mistakingly say it’s episode 87, ignore (: Grabbing Success Proactively One common theme in this episode is GRABBING opportunities as opposed to waiting for things to happen, or to … Continue reading You Only Need One Yes to Succeed – Artist Career Advice | Liron’s Podcast Episode 88 The post You Only Need One Yes to Succeed – Artist Career Advice | Liron’s Podcast Episode 88 appeared first on Liron Yanconsky.

Art, creativity and the art business. In this episode we’ll talk about what it REALLY takes to grow on social media as an artist, and how to do it FAST! This episode is actually based on a YouTube video I published a short while ago. Here it is! As a quick note – I’m taking … Continue reading How to REALLY Grow on Social Media as an Artist | Tips for 2019 – Liron’s Podcast Episode 87 The post How to REALLY Grow on Social Media as an Artist | Tips for 2019 – Liron’s Podcast Episode 87 appeared first on Liron Yanconsky.

In this episode I want to show you what it takes to build a successful business or brand around you and your art, and give you hope that with hard work – it is possible! Art Business Plans for August 2019 I discuss goals and tasks that fall under the following categories: Art & painting … Continue reading Art Business Plans for August 2019 – What it Takes to Attain Success | Liron’s Podcast Episode 86 The post Art Business Plans for August 2019 – What it Takes to Attain Success | Liron’s Podcast Episode 86 appeared first on Liron Yanconsky.