Colin Bradley Art Cast

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/9aMyPA Amazon 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.

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/U2WS4N Transcription 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 i

"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 Bradley Colin Bradley: and I'm Colin Bradley Stephen Bradley: how is it going? Colin Bradley: well, it's going well Steve I am having a ball at the moment. Stephe

Announcing a brand new section to Colin Bradley Art: Demonstrations Back 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 demonst

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.