Latest Pastel Podcast Episodes
Episode 402: Seagull Commentary
Colin Bradley Art Cast - April 28, 2024 00:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIn this episode we discuss key moments of Colin’s beginners Seagull class whilst watching back highlights. Watch the full class for free on our website and YouTube: https://school.colinbradleyart.com/courses/seagull
Episode 401: Finished Horse
Colin Bradley Art Cast - April 21, 2024 00:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIn this episode Colin offers some advice for a student doing a child’s portrait and a ginger kitten. He also discusses his finished horse portrait.
Episode 400: Drawing Realistic Horse Hair
Colin Bradley Art Cast - April 14, 2024 00:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsThis week Colin offers advice for a student attempting a dog portrait and also gives an update on his horse portrait.
Episode 399: Horse Hair
Colin Bradley Art Cast - March 31, 2024 00:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsThis 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
Colin Bradley Art Cast - March 24, 2024 00:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIn 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
Colin Bradley Art Cast - March 16, 2024 00:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIn 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 395: An Unexpected Tool
Colin Bradley Art Cast - March 01, 2024 00:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsThis 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 396: Animals in Motion
Colin Bradley Art Cast - March 01, 2024 00:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsThis 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 394: Drawing a Robin
Colin Bradley Art Cast - February 17, 2024 00:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsThis 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
Colin Bradley Art Cast - February 03, 2024 00:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsThis 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
Colin Bradley Art Cast - January 28, 2024 00:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIn this episode Colin discusses the finished elephant picture including the important detail he missed out!
Episode 391: Drawing a Realistic Elephant
Colin Bradley Art Cast - January 21, 2024 00:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIn 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
Colin Bradley Art Cast - January 14, 2024 00:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIn 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
Colin Bradley Art Cast - January 07, 2024 00:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIn 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
Colin Bradley Art Cast - December 24, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIn 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
Colin Bradley Art Cast - December 17, 2023 00:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIn 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
Colin Bradley Art Cast - December 11, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIn 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
Colin Bradley Art Cast - November 25, 2023 00:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIn 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
Colin Bradley Art Cast - November 18, 2023 00:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIn 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-spectr...
Episode 383: Prepping a Landscape
Colin Bradley Art Cast - November 12, 2023 00:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIn 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
Colin Bradley Art Cast - November 05, 2023 00:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsThis 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
Colin Bradley Art Cast - October 28, 2023 00:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIn 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
Colin Bradley Art Cast - October 22, 2023 00:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIn 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 demonstrati...
Episode 379: Roads, Shadows & Pumas
Colin Bradley Art Cast - October 13, 2023 00:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsThis 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
Colin Bradley Art Cast - October 07, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIn 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
Colin Bradley Art Cast - September 30, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsThis 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
Colin Bradley Art Cast - September 22, 2023 00:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsThis 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
Colin Bradley Art Cast - September 15, 2023 00:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIn this episode Colin discusses his work in progress picture of a Baboon.
Episode 374: Walking on the beach
Colin Bradley Art Cast - September 08, 2023 00:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIn 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
Colin Bradley Art Cast - August 25, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIn 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.
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