Colin Bradley Art Cast

In this episode Colin and Steve read out an email from a student, expanding on last week's discussion on the definition of an artist. We also share an update from our art shop.

In this episode Colin gives an update on his horse painting and we discuss a student's email regarding Colin's classes being "colour by numbers" and whether this is still classified as their own work. We also touch upon whether using drawing aids still makes you an artist. 

In this episode Colin discusses his Horse picture that is in process of being drawn using Pastel Pencils. He talks about the colour build up and challenges he's facing. Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube or our Facebook Page.

In this episode Colin talks about his latest pastel pencil picture of a lion. Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube and Facebook.

In this episode Colin talks about his latest pastel pencil picture of a lazy bear. Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube or Facebook.

In this episode Colin talks about his latest forest animal picture using Pastel Pencils. Watch the video version of this podcast on our Facebook Page or YouTube Channel. 

In this Q & A episode Colin talks about future PanPastel projects, his approach to using the various brands of pastel pencils and how to do stripes on a ginger cat.Watch the video version of this episode on our Facebook Page and YouTube Channel.

In this episode Colin discusses his latest flower painting using beautiful reds and pinks. He discusses the various effects he achieved and why this is one of his favourite paintings. Watch the video version of this episode on Facebook or YouTube

In this episode Colin discusses his boxer dog including the choices he made on the background and the challenges he faced. Watch the video version of this episode on our YouTube Channel or Facebook Page.

In this episode Colin talks about his latest project and his approach to choosing the initial and then complimentary colours. To watch the video version of this podcast visit our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/colin1940 or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/colin1940

In this episode Colin discusses his latest challenge - drawing an Australian Shepherd dog. He also talks about a new picture he's working on and answers a viewer's question on how to get soft edges on clouds.

In this episode Colin discusses the new coloured pencil cat picture he recently finished and the challenges he faced. Watch the video version of this episode on our Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.

We're back! We record a quick episode to check and in find out what Colin's been up to recently. Watch this episode along with special outtakes on our YouTube Channel or Facebook Page: https://www.youtube.com/colin1940 or https://www.facebook.com/colin1940

In this episode Colin talks about some experiments he's been doing. Some successful... some unsuccessful. He tells us about a new product he's been playing with and how it's lead to a new style of painting using just 5 Pastel Pencils.

In this episode we talk about Colin's sepia work and the particular colours he chose for doing this kind of work (in both watercolour and pastel). He also talks about the tips and techniques with sepia work including paper colour choices. We also discuss Copyright and particular copyright on artwork copied from Colin's lessons. 

In this episode Colin offers his advice for those students that might have hit a plateau and are unsure on how to progress and get to the next level. Colin and Steve also discuss the process behind filming and releasing a class. Lastly, they talk about Colin's latest work and whether he would work with oil pastels.

In this episode Colin talks about whether doing commissions of friends or family changes the way you connect with the work. Do you feel the presence of the person there whilst your working? Listen to Colin's experience doing a commission of his granddaughter and his process behind capturing her personality. 

In this episode we discuss the year we've had and what Colin's learnt and discovered through new projects and new art mediums.

In this week's episode we talk about why 2 brands have recently discontinued their harder stick pastel products. Both Faber-Castell and Caran d'Ache have discontinued their stick pastel ranges this Year. We talk about both products and Colin offers his insight into why they might have done this.

In this episode Colin talks about his latest advanced shadow picture of an old man reading and we discuss just how impressive the fine details are.