Colin Bradley Art Cast

This week Colin explains the origins of being discovered by Schwan Stabilo. We also discuss various experiences with commission work. We talk whether drawing experience is required to start using pastel pencils and finally how to store and carry your pencils.

This week we discuss tracing using carbons and the various methods, pencils and techniques you can use. We mention “Giclee Prints” and Colin tells us some interesting stories about exhibitions he has been too. Buy Tracedown Graphite Carbons here: http://colinbradleyartstore.co.uk/shop/tracedown-a4-pack-5-graphite-carbons/

This week Colin gives advice to those being asked to demonstrate for their local art group. We also talk about the new subject Colin has done and how he created the colour harmony with the picture.

This week we discuss mixing colours and joining different colours with similar tones. How to do you keep the harmony between colours. We also discuss how to draw snow on roof tops.

This week we discuss how to best compose your animal portraits. Colin explains how he generally adjusts his composition and offers up his advice on commission work.

How do you make a picture tell a story? Colin discusses how he creates a story in his landscapes packed with characters and scenarios. We also discuss learning to draw using your computer or iPad and what’s the best angle to work from? What does Colin use for free-hand drawing? What colours can you lay down as a base colour for grey tone and sepia pictures?

This week is a marathon Q & A session. We discuss the dangers of using different coloured papers for various subjects, drawing cat’s whiskers and the best ways of picking colours for projects. Buy our new Taper Point Colour Shaper here: http://colinbradleyartstore.co.uk/shop/taper-point-colour-shaper-soft-ivory-size-2/

In episode 100 we invite a special guest on the show. We discuss “the early years”, contemporary art, manifesting impressionism and lots more.

How do you make white bright? In Episode 99 we give you an update on the Accreditation programme and discuss how to make white brighter in your pictures. Colin talks about what you can use and how to prevent it looking dull.

This week we talk about drawing portraits and discuss why they are the trickiest of subjects. How does Colin choose colours for various portraits? He shares his tips and advice.

This week we talk about how to do reflections in water. We also discuss various ways of tackling larger pictures, do you use pastel sticks? If so, what brands are the best? We talk about the pros and cons to using pastel pencil sticks.

This week we talk about Colin’s experience with doing workshops. Which were the most popular subjects and how many student’s did he teach at one time?

How do you increase the contrast of your paintings? Colin talks you through the basics of achieving this across your paintings. Do you need to do a drawing course before you start using Pastel Pencils? We discuss this and more on this week’s show.

This week Colin discusses in detail how to tackle trees using Pastel Pencils. We also discuss using reference pictures with tracedown, differences between "taupe" and "sand" coloured ingres pastel paper and sharpening pastel pencils.

This week we talk about how important keeping your reference picture close to your painting is. Colin talks about how often he refers to his picture to pick up the fine details and keep them in your "mind's eye".

This week Colin discusses how you can accidentally end up smudging your work and how to prevent this from happening. We also discuss feedback on our humidity question a few weeks back and how Colin would combat this. We discuss a new “mini membership” with a small range of subjects and ideal for absolute beginners, launching today: http://youtube.com/pastelpencilart

How to you make facial features look feminine or masculine? Colin discusses the finesse behind drawing women and the more rugged approach to drawing a man. We discuss using proportional dividers in your pictures. What's a good scale for using pressure in pastel pencils?

This week we go back to answering your questions. Colin talks about getting support and feedback on your artwork from third parties. We discuss where to work on your artwork and whether humidity can affect the pastel pencil. Colin talks about reviving dull colours that appear after a section of a painting has been completed. Finally we discuss leaving your comfort zone and how this can vastly improve what you love to paint most.

This week we discuss the basics of drawing and understanding tones with reference to Colin’s new Figure Drawing subject. Colin talks about building tones and how useful this can be when painting colour subjects. We discuss the base colours needed for “charcoal” style paintings.

This week Colin discusses when you make a mistake, not only how to rescue the picture but also to look at it in a different way. We also discuss an interesting technique using the ivory colour shapers and the lightfastness of pastel pencils