Colin Bradley Art Cast

We talk about the return of the starter packs and also answer a bunch of questions from you. Points included in the podcast:Getting Bored with Pastel Pencils (4:00)Using White Pastel Board with undercoating (8:00)Different Coloured Papers (9:55)Sharpening Cretacolor Pencils (12:50)Sue’s Feedback and Feeling like a Fraud (15:00)Connie’s Inspirational Journey (18:55)Were any parts of Colin’s career stressful (23:45)

In this Episode we are thrilled to announce the next Demonstration available to ALL IN Members - The Letter by Vittorio Reggianini!Watch this stunning 7 demonstration on our website. Available to ALL IN members. To learn more about our membership click here: https://goo.gl/U2WS4NTranscription of the episode:Stephen Bradley: Hello and welcome to Colin Bradley art cast, I’m Stephen Bradley.Colin Bradley: And I’m Colin Bradley.Stephen Bradley: Welcome everyone to this special introduction episode as with every new demonstration that we reveal, we’re going to record a special edition of the podcast introducing you to the subject telling you a bit about it and this one is no different. It went down very well with the Constable, so we’re doing it for the next one which we are really pleased to finally announce is Vittorio…Colin Bradley: Vittorio.Stephen Bradley: Reggianini.Colin Bradley: Reggianini yes.Stephen Bradley: It took us a while to get to say that name, didn’t it? But we got there. This is an incredible pi

"Impressionism is like a statement that you make without a structure."In this podcast Colin describes the work he's doing with impressionism and how best to describe how it feels "alive" comparing it to photography. What's the secret behind it? We discuss in the podcast.We also read your emails and and answer your questions. Colin gives some tips for working with Pen & Ink and watercolour paper he uses. We talk about the reaction to the Constable Demonstration and also reminisce on the days where Colin would run in person workshops travelling around the country.If you haven't already seen the Constable demonstration click here to learn more: https://www.colinbradleyart.com/home/unveiling-pastel-pencil-demonstrations/Read a transcription of the episode below:Stephen Bradley: hello and welcome to Colin Bradley art cast, I'm Stephen BradleyColin Bradley: and I'm Colin BradleyStephen Bradley: how is it going?Colin Bradley: well, it's going well Steve I am having a ball at the moment.Stephen Bradley: well, sin

Announcing a brand new section to Colin Bradley Art: DemonstrationsBack when I would travel the country doing demonstrations at shows and art groups, I would show off just how good the pastel pencils can be. I loved this part of the job because of the audience reaction. The “oohs” and “aahs” were actually audible in the crowd, they were seeing magic.When we choose projects for our students, we have to think about how the subject material will translate to a lesson. Would it make a good lesson and would the student be able to do it?Well, with Demonstrations I am truly showing what the Pastel Pencils can do and more importantly, how far you can take them.In truth, I have surprised myself with the work I have produced. I didn’t intend for people to follow them as a project as they are very difficult. It’s more to show you advanced techniques and the results you can achieve with the pencils.If you have read my art story then you will know I am an avid fan of John Constable’s work. In this first demonstration I w

In this episode Colin answers your questions including "when do you call yourself an artist?"Listen to his advice as we discuss this and other points including laying enough pastel to cover the paper and the 2 Ballet Dancers picture.

In this episode we talk about how Colin achieves a "harmony" throughout his pictures, using the Two Pretty Birds picture as an example. We also discuss how the colour of the paper can influence your pictures and Colin explains why dark grey PastelMat is becoming one of his favourite papers to use.Other topics for this week include drawing tree leaves, Tiziano Ingres and off-white papers.

In this episode we answer your questions and talk about Colin's recent pictures in PastelMat. Questions we cover include:- Copyrighting your Pastel Paintings- Erasing and Blending on PastelMat- Drawing the Northern Lights- Correcting Over Application with FixingIf you enjoy our podcast we'd love it you could leave us a review over on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/colin-bradley-art-cast/id591646841

In this episode Colin begins talking about his process of choosing pictures and challenging himself. We also recount some key turning points in his career and inspirations.We also talk about impressionism, the new picture Hopalong Cassidy and which base colours to use on darker paper.

In this episode we cover a number of your emails and questions. We discuss:> Laying down too much base colour> How much pressure to use with Pastel Pencils> Differences between using warm and cool tones> Building base colours Items mentioned on the show:> Harry's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqp5eHE8m8UlviPD20Ra52w> Harry's Faber-Castell Pitt Pastel Video Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ev3uJVqoEm0&feature=youtu.be> Harry's Faber-Castell Pitt Pastel Written Review: http://www.theartgearguide.com/home/faber-castell-pitt-pastel-pencils> The Art Gear Guide Website: http://www.theartgearguide.com/> Faber-Castell Colour Chart: www.colinbradleyart.co.uk/home/new-faber-castell-colour-chart/> Link to Feedback Show #43: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6GFf-UkAgQ

In this podcast Colin shares his experience of teaching in person classes. We also answer your questions including:- Drawing Black & White Portraits- Storing Pictures- Drawing your own pictures- Drawing white hairs over a background- Filling Paper with enough Pastel- Painting animals with watercolour

HO HO HO!!We cover a lot of topics in this last show before the New Year:> Crushing the paper and how many base colours to lay> How to make animals more realistic by interpreting what you see> Choosing colours for portraits> Which graphite pencils to use for a graphite project> Drawing Bricks and Buildings> Using Sand Paper for Pastel PencilsWe end the show with a couple of success stories which we hope will inspire others to see what they can achieve.Merry Christmas and have Happy New Year! Here's to all the stunning projects coming out in 2018!

We answer a number of questions on this week's podcast. Topics include scanning your artwork, drawing flamingos, upcoming calendar of projects and combining using polychromos and soft pastel on ingres and pastelmat papers.

In this episode we answer a number of questions including:Struggling with watercolourBlending vs Not BlendingSharpening Soft PastelsCopying Victorian Paintings out of CopyrightWorking from Dark to LightLaminating your work.Keep your questions coming into us via: steve.bradley@colinbradleyart.com

In this episode, we answer your questions! Colin offers advice regarding Velour Pastel Paper, smudging pencil lines and the difficulty of our "Masterclass" pictures. We also give updates on stocking the popular PastelMat with Colin's reactions and opinions.

In this episode Colin answers more of your questions and offers advice for painting commercial subjects.

In this week's show we talk about how artwork can quiet the mind almost like meditation and how this could link to staying young! We also talk about achieving deep dark colours with hints of other tones with some advice from Colin.

Is artwork an addiction? This is just one of the questions we ask Colin in this week's podcast. We also talk about fixative, watercolour technique and line drawings. We also receive a lovely message proving just how wonderful a therapy art can be.

This week we answer your questions which all connect to the amount of base colour being used. Whether it's zipping whiskers in, applying backgrounds, making colours appear brighter and much more. We also talk about the rules with using soft pastels and offer a little insight into Colin's watercolour background.

In this episode we talk about preparing boards for pastel pencils as you would with oil. We also discuss using pastel pencils with watercolour and using watercolour pencils for fine details. One of our students also offers some handy tips!

In this show we discuss a new and updated podcast/feedback show schedule with better quality. We also talk about our new YouTube Show and the newest Tabby Kitten Project.