Colin Bradley Art Cast

Colin tells us about the first art group that he taught to use the pastel pencils. It's an amusing story which we can look back now and laugh at but at the time it was nerve racking!

In this episode, Colin share’s his experience with using watercolour pencils and pen and ink together. He discusses why he uses the two mediums together and gives away his tips and tricks to getting great results with watercolour pencils.

In this episode, Colin offers his advice for using drawing aids to draw free hand and how to ensure that the pictures are accurate and precise.

In this podcast, Colin talks about his African Mother and Child Picture where he used several techniques to create feeling and atmosphere. We talk about how to create the illusion of a path beyond your pictures.

How do you pick a background for your wildlife painting? Colin talks about the various options you have for choosing backgrounds and how to make it compliment the subject. We draw on his experience and knowledge to find out how to create truly stunning wildlife paintings.

Colin and Steve discuss how to draw animal fur. Colin recommends what base colours to use for different tones of fur and the techniques involved. We also discuss how you should cushion pastel paper depending on whether your using pastel pencils or soft pastels. Lastly we talk about what you could do if there is another artist out there with your name and whether you need to sign your paintings slightly differently.

This week Colin gives his advice using white as a base colour including tips on how to get the white strong on the paper. We discuss when to use ivory and when to use white for skin tones.

This week we answer your questions including putting white over darker colours or making it appear that way using Pastel Pencils. We also discuss taping your artwork to your drawing surface and how to sign your artwork. Lastly Colin offers his advice for drawing your own Pets and Family members.

Colin talks about how he used Faber-Castell's Aquarelle Graphite Pencils to produce some stunning pictures. We talk about what paper to use, the various tones offered in the set and techniques you can take away to produce your own pictures.

How do you draw cartoons? Colin talks about how to put your own stamp on cartoons and where his inspiration came from.

This week we discuss using highlights and shadows to create the impression especially for fine detail in artwork. We also discuss what to do if you’re half way through a painting and are unhappy with the work in progress. Lastly, we touch on the subject of tracing and whether it’s classed as “cheating” or whether there’s a lot to be learned from doing it.

We discuss the pros and cons to doing commission work. Colin offers his advice for what questions to ask, subjects to pick and tips for starting out.

This week we discuss how to put your own interpretation on artwork and what it's like to "lose" yourself in your art. We mention alternative pastel papers and a particularly difficult portrait of a lady.

Can you mix Watercolour Pencils with Pastel Pencils? This is just one of the questions Colin answers this week. We also discuss what colours to pick for a background to a black labrador, how to make sure outlines of your drawings don't show through your pastel art and an alternative sharpener for pastel pencils.Watch the enhanced podcast on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/colin1940/videos

Have you ever had a bad experience with an art teach? We discuss just how destructive criticism can be. Do you find time passes quickly when you’re painting? Our main discussion today is about how therapeutic painting can be. We also take your questions on pastel pencils and talk about bringing white back in over the top of dark colours without it looking muddy. Colin also offers his advice for picking colours for portraits.

Colin talks about different types of coloured pencils and watercolour pencils. He also offers up some tips on achieving a “Bright White” on pastel pencil pictures. We also discuss how to increase the range of colours you have available with your watercolour set. Lastly we discuss Copyright and using your own interpretations of Colin’s artwork in selling and printing.

Colin discusses how to protect your work when you’re either putting it away or transporting it around. We also discuss applying enough pastel pencil to fill the paper without the lines showing through and choosing a background for a black dog painting. Apologies if you hear a "whistling" noise, we didn't notice until post production!

In our new studio, Colin talks a little about his new Cartoon projects as well as- alternatives to fixing- what to do when you've crushed the paper- backing boards- paper to use for inking and colouringFinally, what the common mistakes are using Pastel Pencils. Watch the enhanced version of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDaDM4XCMus

What’s the difference between using Inscribe and Polychromos Pastel Sticks? Colin discusses inking cartoons in his new projects he’s working on. Colin talks about using Conte Pastel Pencils. Colin offers his advice on picking colours for ginger hair.Pomeranian Blog and pictures: http://www.colinbradleyart.co.uk/home/choosing-colours-for-a-pomeranian/Picking Colours Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iZ1rvG51iU

What’s the difference in drawing human hair and drawing animal hair/fur? Colin describes how the technique differs and the application of pastel pencils in drawing both subjects. We also discuss drawing a Yorkshire Terrier with a more silvery hair colour and how to pick the right colours to get your desired effect. Animal vs Human Hair discussion starts at 18:05.Yorkshire Terrier Blog: http://www.colinbradleyart.co.uk/home/painting-a-yorkshire-terrier-using-pastel-pencils/