Colin Bradley Art Cast

In this episode we talk a little bit more about using Pastel Sticks and the impressionistic approach that it teaches you. Colin talks about moving from a fine detailed watercolour technique to a slightly looser pastel pencil technique and finally now being even more "restrictive" with detail using pastel sticks.

In this episode we discuss Colin’s self taught watercolour techniques - breaking down how he does trees and bridges. We discuss the wet on wet technique and how Colin uses this to get such a variety of colour. Enrol in Colin's Aylesford Course: http://bit.ly/2N4qkc5Get Membership to ALL Colin's Courses: http://bit.ly/cba-accessFollow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/colinbradleyart

This week we talk about comparing yourself to other artists and overcoming fears and doubts about your ability. We also discuss going from an amateur artist to a professional artist and reaching that level. Lastly Colin offers advice regarding your pastelmat pictures smudging after you have completed them.Learn with us: http://www.colinbradleyart.com Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/colinbradleyart

In this podcast we share our ideas on future projects involving pastel sticks and impressionism. Colin talks about what subjects he’s planning and what brand he’s choosing to use and why. What are your thoughts on doing impressionistic pictures with pastel sticks? Let us know!Learn with us: http://www.colinbradleyart.com Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/colinbradleyart

In this episode we talk about the 2 Dog subjects Colin’s done on PastelMat and his approach to these two stunning pictures. We talk about Colin’s approach and how he deliberately chooses not to make a picture too Photographic. We also talk about snow scenes in watercolour and pastel that Colin did in the mid 80s and redoing them now.Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/colinbradleyartLearn with us: http://www.colinbradleyart.comImages referenced in this episode: https://www.colinbradleyart.com/home/image-references-for-podcast-too-photographic/

We continue the conversation from the last podcast about some of Colin’s old watercolour works and then talk about remaining grounded. Colin talks about what (and who) keeps him grounded.Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/colinbradleyart

We’re back! In this episode we talk about Colin’s past experiences with watercolour and how much the experience with pastel pencil work has changed his pictures. Colin talks about some of the old pictures he completed and how his approach is totally different now. Interested in Colin’s vintage prints? Let us know!Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/colinbradleyart

In this episode we talk about comparing yourself to other artists and overcoming fear of failure (this discussion starts at around 9 minutes 40 seconds in).Around that we also talk about how Colin's watercolour work has changed through the experience of working further with Pastel Pencils. It has been a number of years since Colin last painted with Watercolour so how has his approach shifted? We talk about this and more in this podcast.Interested in accessing Colin's art courses? Click here: http://bit.ly/cba-access

Colin talks about his reproduction of Renoir's "The Apple Seller" in Pastel.We discuss:- How you approach a picture that is more impressionistic compared to realism - what aspect of realistic pictures requires an impressionistic touch?- How do you mimic an impressionistic artist’s brush strokes with pastels?- What are good skills to have before you attempt impressionistic pictures?Get access to Colin's demonstrations and courses by clicking here: http://bit.ly/cba-access

We discuss a bit about the early stages of Colin's career and which areas he found most enjoyable. He wasn't expecting to enjoy teaching as much as he did so find out what it was like to discover his passion for sharing his knowledge. How did the "job" affect his passion for art? Colin talks about the tough parts to the job and whether that changed his love for drawing and painting.We also touch upon getting back into Watercolour after years off working with Pastel Pencils.We have lots more projects coming soon to the website, get access here! http://www.colinbradleyart.com/home/join

In this episode Colin offers tips for those starting out with Pastel Pencils including the following:- Benefits to taping your work down to a piece of hardboard just bigger than the picture- Working from top to bottom and right to left (or left to right if you're left handed)- Start out with copying Colin’s pictures first, picking up the techniques then working on your own pictures. you’ll pick up the application of colour, importance of underpainting and base colours as well as the pencil technique. We also talk about how Colin's process has changed since working with multiple brands of pencil. What new effects can be achieved with softer pencils?Hear about this and more with this week's podcast! Enjoy!http://www.colinbradleyart.com

In this episode we discuss the challenges behind drawing Johannes Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring" using Pastel Pencils. Learn about Colin's process in approaching a picture like this and which areas he found challenging and interesting to do. You can watch the full 3 hour demonstration on our website inside our membership. To learn more click here: http://www.colinbradleyart.com/home/sign-up/

In this podcast we answer your questions. Discussion points include:> how turning your pictures upside down allows you to improve your work.> how can learning to draw flowers help with drawing portraits? (Skip to around 10 minutes to hear Colin talk about this)> what colours of pastelmat work for different subjects> what makes a picture difficult to do?> how can you mix watercolour without getting muddy colours?Link to buy Air Blaster mentioned on the podcast:Amazon UK: https://goo.gl/9aMyPAAmazon US: https://goo.gl/dVEbFg

It's a question that we've had a fair bit over the years that we've covered a little in blogs and podcasts. But in this post we wanted to talk a little in detail about whether using a grid system or tracing to produce your outline drawing is "cheating". Sue sent us an email regarding a friend of hers that made this remark. Sue is one of our members and has done fantastically well working through our projects to the point where she now does pictures for people. To read a transcription of the show, click here: https://www.colinbradleyart.com/home/is-using-a-grid-or-tracing-cheating/To purchase our square drawing grid system click here: https://colinbradleyartstore.co.uk/shop/square-drawing-transparent-grids/

In this podcast Colin talks about his picture of the Curtain, Jug and Fruit by Paul Cézanne. I ask why Colin choose this one, what challenges he faced and what tips he has for students attempting to follow along. We also touch on how Colin's finding working with new brands of pencils, the rules he's breaking and what new effects they're allowing him to achieve.Students can watch the demonstration by joining our all inclusive membership here: https://www.colinbradleyart.com/home/sign-up/

We read out your emails and answer your questions. Colin talks about his progression with the pastelmat paper and expansion into the cretacolor range of pastel pencils. He also talks about impressionism and whether it’s easy to do impressionistic paintings. We also offer advice to a student wanting to do an ambitious still life painting. Recorded 28th January 2019.

We get back into the swing of things with this podcast, it's been a little while and we hope to be doing more of them more frequently for you all!In this episode we talk about the newest projects, working with Pastelmat, using polychromos pictures, watercolour paper weight and what lighting works best for working in the evenings.Listen to our previous episodes: https://www.colinbradleyart.com/home/podcast/

It’s been a while and in this podcast we have a good catch up and then answer some questions such as drawing larger pastel pencil pictures and is there such a thing as too much pastel?Previous podcast (Manet Demo Reveal): https://goo.gl/PDhVTk

We’re so excited to reveal that the 3rd Demonstration picture is “A Bar at the Folies-Bergère” by Édouard Manet!Listen to us discuss the picture and how you too can learn how to draw masterpiece with pastel pencils.Read the transcription and see the picture here: https://goo.gl/JNggf9

In this mini podcast Dad shares his knowledge of running art workshops and offers advice to those that wish to do the same.