Colin Bradley Art Cast
Episodes
Advice To My Younger Self
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt follow-up to Episode 1, Colin and Stephen Bradley reflect on the lessons learned from a lifetime in art and self-employment.Stephen ...
From Carpet Cleaning to Professional Artist
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After 6 months since their last episode, Colin and Stephen Bradley return with a brand-new limited series of the Colin Bradley Artcast.In this first e...
Changing Photos into Art
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Stephen and Colin discuss Colin's latest art project, a challenging dog portrait. They explore the creative process, the technique...
Drawing Kitten Reflections
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode , Stephen and Colin Bradley discuss various topics related to art, including the challenges of creating cat art with reflections, the ...
Sleeping Cats
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Colin Bradley Art Cast, Stephen and Colin Bradley discuss various updates in the art community, including the revival of their ...
Pastel Pencil Leads
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss a new demonstration and picture from Colin and discuss an article abut the length of various pastel pencil leads inside the...
Episode 427: History of Pastel Pencils
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we share some research from a student about the history of pastel pencils. We also discuss canson mi-teines paper and Colin’s new pi...
Episode 426: Snowy Dog - Christmas Podcast
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Christmas episode Colin discusses his new snowy picture. From the build up to the finished result, learn the decisions Colin made along the wa...
Episode 425: Hand Adjustments
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Colin offers a student advice on their commission. He discusses tips for improving the hand by adding shadows and depth. We also talk ...
Episode 424: Finished Laying Dog
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Colin talks about the finished laying dog picture and the challenges he faced. We discuss in particular the eyes, background and how h...
Episode 423: Tint of Tone
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Colin discusses the new dog picture that he is working on and the challenges he found working with the reference picture. #artist...
Episode 422: Purple Tulips Commentary
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's podcast we look back on the Purple Tulips Class and discuss key moments and techniques used in the picture.#artpodcast #stilllife #artist ...
Episode 421: Finished Lion
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Colin answers a question from one of our students and offers advice for a background choice on her cat portrait. We also discuss the f...
Episode 420: Transferrable Confidence
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss a young student that has discovered Colin’s lessons and her new found confidence. We also answer a question from a studen...
Episode 419: Quinton’s landscape finished
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss Colin’s final painting and how he felt the project went with using PastelMat for watercolour and pastel together.
Episode 418: Turning dirt into birds
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Colin gives us a progress update on the new picture whilst explaining a couple of scenarios that have shaped the painting and made it unique.
Episode 417: AR Quinton Project Update
21 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Colin discusses the next phase of his AR Quinton landscape that he is working. He discusses the challenges with PastelMat and Watercol...
Episode 416: A New AR Quinton Project
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about Colin's new project combining watercolour with pastel pencils.
Episode 415: Finished Clouded Leopard
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about Colin’s finished picture and another experiment that he’s been working on.
Episode 414: Clouded Leopard Update 2
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Colin gives us an update on his current picture of a clouded leopard.
Episode 413: Clouded Leopard Update
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Colin gives us a quick update on his latest picture of a clouded leopard.
Episode 412: Finished Lion and Clouded Leopard
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss his finished lion picture and also the new picture he has started of a clouded leopard.
Episode 411: Horse and Bridle Commentary
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Colin offers some advice to a student wishing to draw her daughter’s dog. We also watch back and discuss key moments in his horse and bridle class.&...
Episode 410: Lion Art Progress
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Colin shows us the work in progress photos of his lion landscape. We discuss each stage and the reasons behind his choices.
Episode 409: Realistic Cat's Eye Commentary
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We start off the episode by answering a question from our Facebook group and then move onto rewatching the new cat eye tutorial now available on our w...
Episode 408: A New Approach
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Colin discusses a different approach he is taking to a new lion cub picture he has chosen to do. We also answer a question regarding e...
Episode 407: Commission Decisions
22 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we take a picture Colin found of a cat and talks about what he would do if he had to draw the picture as a commission. What choices an...
Episode 406: Tree and Sun Commentary
22 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we watch back highlights of the tree and sun class. We discuss his approach, technique and the nuance of his pastel pencil methods.&nb...
Episode 405: Watercolour Trees vs Pastel Trees
22 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we look at a couple of clips from Colin’s landscapes and discuss the variations in painting trees in watercolour and pastel. Wa...
Episode 404: Squirrel Study Commentary
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we watch back some of the highlights of Colin’s Squirrel Study lesson and discuss his colour choices and pastel pencil techniques he...
Episode 403: Bow Ties on Dogs
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode offer some advice for a student’s commission where she needs to include a dog’s bow tie. Colin also discusses a picture he’s jus...
Episode 402: Seagull Commentary
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss key moments of Colin’s beginners Seagull class whilst watching back highlights. Watch the full class for free on our webs...
Episode 401: Finished Horse
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 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
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Colin offers advice for a student attempting a dog portrait and also gives an update on his horse portrait.
Episode 399: Horse Hair
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Episode 398: Custom Depth of Field
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 397: Colin’s Studio
16 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 396: Animals in Motion
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
Episode 395: An Unexpected Tool
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Colin discusses his finished Robin picture and also reveals a number of smaller exercises designed for beginners. He also discusses an unexp...
Episode 394: Drawing a Robin
17 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 393: New Cat Portrait
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
Episode 392: Completed Elephant Picture
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Colin discusses the finished elephant picture including the important detail he missed out!
Episode 391: Drawing a Realistic Elephant
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Episode 388: Creating Colour Harmony
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 387: White Tiger In Progress
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 effec...
Episode 386: Harbour Water
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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
25 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 383: Prepping a Landscape
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Colin shows us the final few stages of his portrait, finishing with the completed picture. He discusses the colour and background choices ri...
Episode 381: Portrait Process Part 1
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 mak...
Episode 379: Roads, Shadows & Pumas
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Episode 378: Dramatic Tiger
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 377: Advanced Tiger Paintings
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
Episode 376: Mandrill
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Colin discusses his finished picture of the Mandrill. He also answers a question regarding getting a smooth coloured pencil sky without usin...
Episode 375: Drawing a Baboon
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Colin discusses his work in progress picture of a Baboon.
Episode 374: Walking on the beach
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Colin discusses his newest Kitten painting. We dissect the techniques and decisions he’s made when producing this beautiful picture ...
Episode 372: New Portraits
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we receive an updated portrait from Geoff and Colin discusses his newest shadow picture.
Episode 371: Portrait Tips
12 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Colin offers his advice to students tackling pet and human portraits!
Episode 370: Emphasising a light source
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we dissect Colin’s latest picture and discuss the various techniques and pastel applications that went into creating the effects we ...
Episode 369: Straw Hats
29 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 368: Portrait Challenges
15 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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
08 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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
01 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 the...
Episode 365: Experimenting
24 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Colin discusses his new picture in a challenging surround. He discusses the importance of "rehearsing" the colour applications and exp...
Episode 364: Painting Rocks
17 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Colin discusses the rock picture he has painted to help others with this tricky landscape feature.
Episode 363: Finished Sphinx Cat
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 discus...
Episode 361: Appealing Pictures
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
Episode 360: Photo Conditions
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 col...
Episode 359: Miniature Landscape
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Colin discusses his latest miniature landscape including the choices of materials and problems he encountered.
Episode 358: Storytelling Through Art
06 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 pa...
Episode 356: Ginger Striped Cat
15 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our discussion around pricing your artwork. Colin also discusses his new picture of a ginger cat.
Episode 355: Giraffes & Selling your work
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 listene...
Episode 354: Dalmatian Analysis
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Colin discusses his completed Dalmatian picture and talks a little about his views on Watercolour. Lastly, he mentions turning the clo...
Episode 353: Background Advice
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Colin discusses his new Dalmatian picture and offers advice to a student on how to improve the background of their train picture. ...
Episode 352: 🎙
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Colin talks about his latest picture and where his impressionistic style fits in terms of the old masters who strived for detail and t...
Episode 351: Conjuring what you see
04 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Colin talks about his latest picture which he is mid way through completing. We take the opportunity to discuss his approach and why e...
Episode 350: Photo Realistic Impressionism
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Colin talks about his completed portrait of a man in shadow. He also discusses whether you can practice too many mediums at any one ti...
Episode 349: Abstract and Impressionism
18 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Colin we discuss his latest picture, doing abstract and impressionism using pastel pencils, and offer advice to our students on pictur...
Episode 348: Painting A2/A1
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Colin answers your questions including using pastelmat for his older classes and the challenges with painting larger pictures. He also...
Episode 347: Sheer Fabric
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Colin offers his advice for one of our students on how they would tackle a particularly difficult landscape picture. We also talk abou...
Episode 346: Inner Colin Voice
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we share emails and questions from our listeners on various topics such as listening to your inner Colin, alternative papers for colou...
Episode 345: Choosing a Photo
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does Colin look for when he's looking to create a shadow picture? In this episode Colin shares his thought process and why he chooses a photograp...
Episode 344: Motivation
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode we discuss an email sent to us about motivation and how to find the purpose behind your artwork.
Episode 343: Inner Compass
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Colin talks about his latest cat picture against a dark background. We also discuss Colin's inner voice that he listens to and guides him an...
Episode 342: What is an Artist?
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Colin and Steve read out an email from a student, expanding on last week's discussion on the definition of an artist. We also share an...
Episode 341: Colour by Numbers
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Colin gives an update on his horse painting and we discuss a student's email regarding Colin's classes being "colour by numbers" and w...
Episode 340: Horse in Progress
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Colin discusses his Horse picture that is in process of being drawn using Pastel Pencils. He talks about the colour build up and chall...
Episode 339: Drawing a Proud Lion
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Colin talks about his latest pastel pencil picture of a lion. Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube and Facebook.
Episode 338: Lazy Bear
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Colin talks about his latest pastel pencil picture of a lazy bear. Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube or Facebook.
Episode 337: New Squirrel Study
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Colin talks about his latest forest animal picture using Pastel Pencils. Watch the video version of this podcast on our Facebook Page ...
Episode 336: Ginger Stripes
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this Q & A episode Colin talks about future PanPastel projects, his approach to using the various brands of pastel pencils and how to do stripe...
Episode 335: Striking Flowers
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Colin discusses his latest flower painting using beautiful reds and pinks. He discusses the various effects he achieved and why this i...
Episode 334: Drawing a Bulldog
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Colin discusses his boxer dog including the choices he made on the background and the challenges he faced. Watch the video version of ...