Colin Bradley Art Cast

Episode 399: Horse Hair

March 31, 2024 00:00 - 12 minutes - 6.04 MB

This week we discuss Colin’s next pastel picture of a Horse. He tells us why he chose to this picture and the early build up stages of colour with the horse hair.

Episode 398: Custom Depth of Field

March 24, 2024 00:00 - 27 minutes - 12.9 MB

In this week Colin offers advice on how to draw a close up of a gnarled tree trunk and also show the finished picture of the dog running through grass. Colin discusses how he customised the depth of field to draw attention to the areas of the picture he wanted the viewer to focus on.

Episode 397: Colin’s Studio

March 16, 2024 00:00 - 20 minutes - 9.55 MB

In this week Colin talks about his studio and working space. We also discuss his picture of the dog running with a stick in his mouth. If you have any questions or anything you would like us to discuss, drop us a comment or email!

Episode 396: Animals in Motion

March 01, 2024 00:00 - 22 minutes - 10.8 MB

This week Colin discusses a new picture that he is painting of a dog running with a stick in his mouth. He describes some of the technical points he had to take into account when doing this picture.

Episode 395: An Unexpected Tool

March 01, 2024 00:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

This week Colin discusses his finished Robin picture and also reveals a number of smaller exercises designed for beginners. He also discusses an unexpected, very useful tool that everyone should have in the house.

Episode 394: Drawing a Robin

February 17, 2024 00:00 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MB

This week Colin reveals a fresh painting he is working on which is a gorgeous little Robin. We also discuss a new series of short free exercises that are appearing on YouTube, Udemy and our website. Watch the first short exercise on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/87mKYu4ipps

Episode 393: New Cat Portrait

February 03, 2024 00:00 - 19 minutes - 9.1 MB

This week Colin discusses a new picture he finished this week of a cat portrait. We talk about the changes he made from the original reference photograph in order to make it an easier and more appealing painting.

Episode 392: Completed Elephant Picture

January 28, 2024 00:00 - 18 minutes - 8.65 MB

In this episode Colin discusses the finished elephant picture including the important detail he missed out!

Episode 391: Drawing a Realistic Elephant

January 21, 2024 00:00 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MB

In this episode Colin discusses the new picture he is working on and explains why he is making changes from the original reference photograph.

Episode 390: Not all home runs

January 14, 2024 00:00 - 19 minutes - 9.06 MB

In this episode Colin discusses a picture that he started but wasn’t enjoying and why he chose to start a fresh picture instead.

Episode 389: Finished Prowling Wolf

January 07, 2024 00:00 - 20 minutes - 9.75 MB

In this episode we discuss Colin’s finished picture of the prowling wolf. He explains his colour choices, why the foreground was so difficult and the changes he made from the reference photo.

Episode 388: Creating Colour Harmony

December 24, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes - 10.2 MB

In this episode Colin discusses finishing the white tiger picture and how he picked the combination of colours to create a harmony within the picture and background.

Episode 387: White Tiger In Progress

December 17, 2023 00:00 - 23 minutes - 11 MB

In this episode, Colin talks about his latest picture of a white tiger. He discusses the techniques and colours he’s used to get the realistic effect.

Episode 386: Harbour Water

December 11, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes - 9.97 MB

In this podcast Colin talks about the final stages of his harbour picture and the minor detail he accidentally missed off.

Episode 385: Immersive Landscape Art

November 25, 2023 00:00 - 19 minutes - 9.26 MB

In this episode Colin shows the next stage of his landscape picture. We discuss how Colin’s landscape art absorbs you into the scene.

Episode 384: Landscape in Progress

November 18, 2023 00:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MB

In this episode Colin reviews a new range of pastel pencils - the Specialist Crafts Spectrum Artist Pastel Pencils. He also offers a student advice on their finished picture and shows us the next stage of his Polperro landscape. https://www.dryadeducation.co.uk/specialist-crafts-spectrum-artist-pastel-pencils

Episode 383: Prepping a Landscape

November 12, 2023 00:00 - 24 minutes - 11.5 MB

In this episode Colin discusses his new landscape project, the details he is choosing to leave out and why he changed the composition.

Episode 382: Portrait Process Part 2

November 05, 2023 00:00 - 31 minutes - 14.7 MB

This week Colin shows us the final few stages of his portrait, finishing with the completed picture. He discusses the colour and background choices right down to where he decided to put his signature.

Episode 381: Portrait Process Part 1

October 28, 2023 00:00 - 20 minutes - 9.45 MB

In this episode Colin discusses the first 3 stages of his portrait that he is working on. Part 2 coming next week!

Episode 380: Prepping a Portrait

October 22, 2023 00:00 - 24 minutes - 11.5 MB

In this episode Colin shows the portrait that he has set up for drawing using pastel pencils and discusses his colour selection and the areas that make the picture a tricky one. We also discuss his newly finished picture of a puma and answer a question about his recent rocks demonstration.

Episode 379: Roads, Shadows & Pumas

October 13, 2023 00:00 - 26 minutes - 12.6 MB

This week Colin answers student’s questions and also discusses his new work in progress picture of a Puma. Questions include how to mask off areas in a picture to try and stop colours bleeding into areas and how to draw a road with shadows.

Episode 378: Dramatic Tiger

October 07, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes - 10.2 MB

In this episode, Colin talks about his finished tiger painting. He talks about the techniques he used and the reasons behind the decisions he made on colour, background choice and more.

Episode 377: Advanced Tiger Paintings

September 30, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes - 10.1 MB

This week Colin discusses a new tiger picture that he is drawing using pastel pencils. He talks about the amount of colours and choice of colours in creating the picture as well as the mental barriers he overcomes.

Episode 376: Mandrill

September 22, 2023 00:00 - 24 minutes - 11.6 MB

This week Colin discusses his finished picture of the Mandrill. He also answers a question regarding getting a smooth coloured pencil sky without using solvent.

Episode 375: Drawing a Baboon

September 15, 2023 00:00 - 20 minutes - 9.51 MB

In this episode Colin discusses his work in progress picture of a Baboon.

Episode 374: Walking on the beach

September 08, 2023 00:00 - 22 minutes - 10.7 MB

In this episode Colin discusses his new picture of a little girl walking along the beach. He also helps a student with a pet portrait.

Episode 373: Inquisitive Kitten

August 25, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes - 10 MB

In this episode Colin discusses his newest Kitten painting. We dissect the techniques and decisions he’s made when producing this beautiful picture including the balance of warm and cool colours.

Episode 372: New Portraits

August 18, 2023 00:00 - 24 minutes - 11.6 MB

In this episode we receive an updated portrait from Geoff and Colin discusses his newest shadow picture.

Episode 371: Portrait Tips

August 12, 2023 00:00 - 15 minutes - 7.06 MB

This week Colin offers his advice to students tackling pet and human portraits!

Episode 370: Emphasising a light source

August 04, 2023 00:00 - 23 minutes - 11.2 MB

In this podcast we dissect Colin’s latest picture and discuss the various techniques and pastel applications that went into creating the effects we see on paper.

Episode 369: Straw Hats

July 29, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes - 9.96 MB

In this episode Colin dissects his latest portrait of a woman in a straw hat. He discusses the reason behind the choices he made, why he sticks to his golden rule of sticking to what you see and signing a picture in the medium he uses.

Episode 368: Portrait Challenges

July 15, 2023 00:00 - 28 minutes - 13.5 MB

In this episode Colin helps 2 of his students with their pictures as well as talking about his most recent portrait picture.

Episode 367: Portrait Predicament

July 08, 2023 00:00 - 17 minutes - 8.16 MB

In this episode Colin talks about the predicament he faced with his recent portrait work and why he had to abandon his picture.

Episode 366: Realistic Logs

July 01, 2023 00:00 - 17 minutes - 8.07 MB

In this episode Colin talks about his finished duck landscape and how he achieved such a realistic outcome. He also offers advice for a student on their dog portrait.

Episode 365: Experimenting

June 24, 2023 00:00 - 18 minutes - 8.85 MB

In this episode Colin discusses his new picture in a challenging surround. He discusses the importance of "rehearsing" the colour applications and experimenting so you can achieve the correct tone.

Episode 364: Painting Rocks

June 17, 2023 00:00 - 15 minutes - 7.17 MB

In this episode Colin discusses the rock picture he has painted to help others with this tricky landscape feature.

Episode 363: Finished Sphinx Cat

June 09, 2023 00:00 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MB

In this episode Colin shows us his finished Sphinx Cat and the challenges he faced when drawing such an unique subject.

Episode 362: Sphinx Cat

June 02, 2023 00:00 - 20 minutes - 9.42 MB

In this episode Colin discusses his newest challenge - a sphinx cat. We talk about how the picture's going and the techniques he using. We also discuss drawing one of the hardest features in landscape art - rocks.

Episode 361: Appealing Pictures

May 28, 2023 00:00 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MB

In this episode Colin reminisces about the past and when he used to demonstrate at exhibitions in London. We also discuss his latest Tulips picture and what about it makes it appealing.

Episode 360: Photo Conditions

May 19, 2023 00:00 - 26 minutes - 12.6 MB

In this episode Colin discusses a student's picture and the best conditions in which to take a photograph of a pet to get the most realistic colours. We also discuss different papers for coloured pencil work and Colin's exhibition in Gravesend.

Episode 359: Miniature Landscape

May 12, 2023 00:00 - 18 minutes - 8.9 MB

In this episode Colin discusses his latest miniature landscape including the choices of materials and problems he encountered.

Episode 358: Storytelling Through Art

May 06, 2023 00:00 - 31 minutes - 14.9 MB

In this episode Colin talks about his latest landscape picture and how he incorporate storytelling without the addition of people.

Episode 357: Less Fussy Artwork

April 28, 2023 00:00 - 26 minutes - 12.6 MB

In this episode Colin talks about how he's fussing less on his artwork to create more original paintings. We also answer questions about which hard pastel sticks we recommend now that Faber Polychromos Pastels have been discontinued and why there is litte pastel pencil art submitted to exhibitions.

Episode 356: Ginger Striped Cat

April 15, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes - 10 MB

We continue our discussion around pricing your artwork. Colin also discusses his new picture of a ginger cat.

Episode 355: Giraffes & Selling your work

April 07, 2023 00:00 - 1 minute - 10.4 MB

In this episode Colin discusses his newest pastel work of a Giraffe and the part he almost missed off! We also discuss some questions from our listeners including using pastel sticks and pricing your artwork.

Episode 354: Dalmatian Analysis

March 27, 2023 00:00 - 25 minutes - 12.1 MB

In this episode Colin discusses his completed Dalmatian picture and talks a little about his views on Watercolour. Lastly, he mentions turning the clocks back an hour which we quickly realised after filming that the clocks were actually going forwards So please don't turn your clocks back!

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