Colin Bradley Art Cast

In this episode Colin talks about his latest commission ventures and how he's looking to keep his work varied with impressionism and other mediums. We also talk about 2 new classes we've added to the site - the Snow Leopard on UART and Dover Castle for English Heritage. Find both classes on our site via the links below: Snow Leopard: https://school.colinbradleyart.com/courses/snow-leopard-uart Dover Castle: https://school.colinbradleyart.com/courses/dover-castle

In this episode Colin talks about the enjoyment he is getting achieving amazing impressionistic effects using the Basic 10 Painting set of PanPastels. We talk about one of his recent pictures and he talks about how he is getting the effects you see. You can learn how to do this too by following Colin's classes on our website. Visit our website for more information: http://www.colinbradleyart.com

In this episode, Colin talks about his passion for the shadow style of pictures and how it's encouraging him to return to doing commissions for others. We talk about what's lead to his choice and reasons for returning to commissions after years of teaching.

In this week's episode Colin talks about his latest shadow picture he has completed and why these classes help with learning contrast. We also talk about the differences between charcoal, graphite and pastel pencil and why they offer similar lessons but achieve different results.

In this episode we talk about the differences in Colin's watercolour and PanPastel landscapes. We compare the different styles and approaches you need for both and how the techniques differ. Colin also offers an update on his approach to PanPastels and how it has changed since the beginning.

In this episode Colin talks about the ambitious picture he attempted using PanPastels with stick pastels and why it didn't end up delivering the results he expected. This leads us on to talking about combining PanPastels with pastel pencils and other mediums and what tools he used in his latest picture to try and get more detail.

In this episode Colin talks about how he created a black and white misty landscape scene using just 4 pencils. We talk about the subtleties and effects you can get without even needing black. We also talk about his next projects using Pan Pastels and a new tool he'll be experimenting with.

In this episode we talk about Colin's new shadow picture and how it's a different composition to his other work. This leads us onto talking about how he would go about mounting (or matting) the picture as it is a custom size. Colin talks us through how he would have done this when he was a framer and the equipment he used. We also talk about another 4 pan pastel pictures that complete the initial collection of classes coming soon to the school.

In this episode Colin tells us how he got on with using PanPastels for the first time. We talk about the impressionistic style and how he feels it will develop in future. We also discuss sharpening creatcolor pencils and problems you might face taping your paper to your drawing boards.

In this episode we talk about Colin's newest artwork and his plans for PanPastels. We discuss how he totally made up the background and foreground to a hound landscape and how he combined two pictures photos to create a stunning landscape on UART paper. We also answer students questions about UART, tracing on dark paper without tracedown and about a new online course we're working on for artists wanting to do commissions.

In this episode Colin talks us through a new Snow Leopard picture - his first one using UART Paper. We talk about the differences the UART paper made and how achieved such amazing contrast and realism whilst still making it "impressionistic". Colin breaks down each section and how he deliberately left the picture at times to avoid over doing it. We also talk about our referral programme that we have just launched and our new Elephant in Shadow Class.

In this episode Colin talks about his experiments with the UART paper and how his latest project is going on the sand colour. We talk about the differences between this and PastelMat and which one Colin prefers. We also discuss the free Evelyn Nesbit class that's been added to the website and YouTube and why he found it more challenging compared to the other shadow pictures. Interested in joining our Facebook Group? Click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cbart/

In this episode we talk about drafting film and compare this with some of the other papers Colin uses. We also discuss UART and what experiments he's planning using this paper. We talk about his latest shadow picture being a slightly different subject and how he got the final effects you see on the paper.

In this episode we answer a few questions from our students which prompts us to offer some advice for those wanting to learn how to draw free-hand. We offer an easy introduction to learning perspective, proportions and drawing accurately. Colin also talks about 2 new 4 pencil shadow pictures he has completed recently - a Portrait and a Dog. Both of which are classes coming to the website in the New Year.

In this episode Colin recalls the first Christmas running his gallery in the early 80s. We talk about the busy periods and what he did to diversify and explore making money in the early days. He offers advice for other artists in the same position and how they can find success too.

In this episode Colin shares his experience of teaching and doing commission work at the beginning of his artists' journey. We discuss how after how many years he would have become more comfortable with commission work and whether he has ever faced artists' block. We also talk about how going down the avenue of becoming a teacher made him a better artist.

In this episode we compare how much dust is produced from soft pastels, chalk pastels and pastel pencils and how this has affected students and people writing into us. If you've had a problem with pastel dust we would be interested to hear your experiences. Colin also talks about a new portrait he has completed and tips for building up the delicate skin tones.

In this episode we take some questions from our students! Colin talks about whether you should repeat classes that you have previously taken and offers his advice on what he would do. We also discuss soft pastels on Fabriano Ingres vs PastelMat and the differences in application. Colin also discusses another new shadow picture he has completed and how his artwork is being challenged by more difficult subjects.

This week we talk about the new Teddy Bear subject we've added to the site and the story behind the bear. We also talk about the shadow picture that Colin was working on last week and reveal how it came out. A new opportunity presents itself to try UART paper in 2 colours for both pastel and coloured pencil work and so we talk about our discussions with UART about trying their paper. Lastly Colin talks about the Van Gogh and the excitement behind more demonstrations coming soon.

In this episode we discuss how the 4 pencil shadow classes really help with learning contrast. When you begin to grasp how to achieve subtlety in shading and contrast it will transfer your work over night. We also talk about the new Van Gogh demonstration coming and how you can begin to learn impressionism early on.