Colin Bradley Art Cast
Episodes
Summer at Butlins
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we deviate from art for Colin to tell us a story about his Summer working at Butlins in the 1960s. Hear this hilarious spontaneous sto...
Visiting Castle Combe
22 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Colin talks about his new watercolour picture of Castle Combe and how in the 80s he visited to draw on location for filming a video. ...
Teaching Workshops
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss Colin's first workshops in the late 80s/early 90s. What was it like going from group classes with their own pictures to get...
Drawing Racing Cars
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode we discuss the new picture of a Classic Racing Car. Colin describes the subtleties in shading that create the stunning 3d effec...
Sucking Up
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Colin talks about his first Manager's job at a Men's Outfitters. Colin shares his experience of trying to impress the Area Manager and...
Winging It
24 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we continue the discussion from last week's "Bradley Gallery" episode. Colin talks about his first experiences of teaching including h...
The Bradley Gallery
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode Colin tells us the history of "The Bradley Gallery". Opened in 1982, The Bradley Gallery went through many iterations over the ...
Challenging Yourself
10 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode Colin and Steve answer some of your emails. We talk about challenging yourself with impressionism and more complex pictures and...
Enhancing Watercolour
03 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we discuss how to add highlights and enhancements to watercolour pictures. We have talked about in previous podcasts how to use Pastel...
A Post War Christmas
27 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Christmas Episode (recorded on Christmas Eve), Colin shares stories of his Christmases post war. He talks about saving up the ration c...
The Instinctive Artist
21 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode Colin offers a fascinating insight into the instinctive nature being an artist. He refers to his own experiences when working a...
Drawing Fabric
13 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we're still in our December bubble recording via phone in Broadstairs! Colin offers some advice on how to draw fabric and how to get t...
Post Pastel Sticks
06 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the thick of Panto season and without any official recording equipment we record a mini podcast via Steve's phone! Colin shares how his new picture...
Finding Your Own Style
29 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about how to find your own style and whether artistic impression is something that you consciously do. How much is your own st...
Experimental Techniques
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we continue to talk about working with Stick Pastels. Colin tells us how he learnt from a potential mishap during filming and how this...
Pastel Stick Challenges
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What makes using stick pastels challenging? In this episode we talk about the first tutorial that we've filmed using only Pastel Sticks and the challe...
Impressionism Training
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk a little bit more about using Pastel Sticks and the impressionistic approach that it teaches you. Colin talks about moving fro...
Breaking Down Watercolour
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss Colin’s self taught watercolour techniques - breaking down how he does trees and bridges. We discuss the wet on wet techn...
Overcoming Fears and Doubts
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk about comparing yourself to other artists and overcoming fears and doubts about your ability. We also discuss going from an amateur ...
Future Pastel Stick Projects
18 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we share our ideas on future projects involving pastel sticks and impressionism. Colin talks about what subjects he’s planning and w...
Too Photographic
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about the 2 Dog subjects Colin’s done on PastelMat and his approach to these two stunning pictures. We talk about Colin’s ...
Having No Ego
04 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We continue the conversation from the last podcast about some of Colin’s old watercolour works and then talk about remaining grounded. Colin talks a...
Past Experience
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back! In this episode we talk about Colin’s past experiences with watercolour and how much the experience with pastel pencil work has change...
Overcoming Fear of Failure
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about comparing yourself to other artists and overcoming fear of failure (this discussion starts at around 9 minutes 40 second...
Renoir's "The Apple Seller"
14 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Colin talks about his reproduction of Renoir's "The Apple Seller" in Pastel. We discuss: - How you approach a picture that is more impressionist...
Becoming an Art Tutor
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss a bit about the early stages of Colin's career and which areas he found most enjoyable. He wasn't expecting to enjoy teaching as much as he...
Tips for Beginners
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Colin offers tips for those starting out with Pastel Pencils including the following: - Benefits to taping your work down to a piec...
Girl with a Pearl Earring in Pastel
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the challenges behind drawing Johannes Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring" using Pastel Pencils. Learn about Colin's proc...
Turn your pictures upside down
22 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we answer your questions. Discussion points include: how turning your pictures upside down allows you to improve your work. how ...
Is using a Grid or Tracing Cheating?
22 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's a question that we've had a fair bit over the years that we've covered a little in blogs and podcasts. But in this post we wanted to talk a littl...
Curtain, Jug and Fruit - Cézanne
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Colin talks about his picture of the Curtain, Jug and Fruit by Paul Cézanne. I ask why Colin choose this one, what challenges he ...
Is Impressionism Easy? - 202
06 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We read out your emails and answer your questions. Colin talks about his progression with the pastelmat paper and expansion into the cretacolor range ...
Materials & Lighting - 201
17 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We get back into the swing of things with this podcast, it's been a little while and we hope to be doing more of them more frequently for you all! ...
Too Much Pastel - 200
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a while and in this podcast we have a good catch up and then answer some questions such as drawing larger pastel pencil pictures and is th...
A Bar at the Folies-Bergère in Pastel Pencils
23 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We’re so excited to reveal that the 3rd Demonstration picture is “A Bar at the Folies-Bergère” by Édouard Manet! Listen to us discuss the p...
Running an Art Workshop - 198
13 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini podcast Dad shares his knowledge of running art workshops and offers advice to those that wish to do the same.
Stress Free - 197
11 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the return of the starter packs and also answer a bunch of questions from you. Points included in the podcast: Getting Bored with Pas...
Constructing a Reggianini – The Letter - 196
06 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode we are thrilled to announce the next Demonstration available to ALL IN Members - The Letter by Vittorio Reggianini! Watch this stun...
Secrets Behind Impressionism - 195
13 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
"Impressionism is like a statement that you make without a structure." In this podcast Colin describes the work he's doing with impressionism and h...
Unveiling Demonstrations - 194
30 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Announcing a brand new section to Colin Bradley Art: Demonstrations Back when I would travel the country doing demonstrations at shows and art grou...
When do you call yourself an artist? - 193
21 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Colin answers your questions including "when do you call yourself an artist?" Listen to his advice as we discuss this and other poi...
Harmony - 192
04 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about how Colin achieves a "harmony" throughout his pictures, using the Two Pretty Birds picture as an example. We also discus...
Working with PastelMat - 191
07 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we answer your questions and talk about Colin's recent pictures in PastelMat. Questions we cover include: - Copyrighting your Paste...
Artistic Process - 190
12 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Colin begins talking about his process of choosing pictures and challenging himself. We also recount some key turning points in his ca...
Warm and Cool Tones - 189
01 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we cover a number of your emails and questions. We discuss: Laying down too much base colour How much pressure to use with Paste...
Filling Paper with Pastel - 188
06 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Colin shares his experience of teaching in person classes. We also answer your questions including: - Drawing Black & White Portrai...
Interpreting what you see - 187
16 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
HO HO HO!! We cover a lot of topics in this last show before the New Year: Crushing the paper and how many base colours to lay How to make an...
Polychromos & Soft Pastel - 186
24 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We answer a number of questions on this week's podcast. Topics include scanning your artwork, drawing flamingos, upcoming calendar of projects and com...
Dark to Light or Light to Dark - 185
24 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we answer a number of questions including: Struggling with watercolour Blending vs Not Blending Sharpening Soft Pastels Copying ...
PastelMat & Velour Paper - 184
04 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we answer your questions! Colin offers advice regarding Velour Pastel Paper, smudging pencil lines and the difficulty of our "Masterc...
Painting Commercially - 183
07 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Colin answers more of your questions and offers advice for painting commercial subjects.
Staying Young - 182
18 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show we talk about how artwork can quiet the mind almost like meditation and how this could link to staying young! We also talk about a...
Addiction - 181
02 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Is artwork an addiction? This is just one of the questions we ask Colin in this week's podcast. We also talk about fixative, watercolour technique and...
Pancaking Colour - 180
12 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week we answer your questions which all connect to the amount of base colour being used. Whether it's zipping whiskers in, applying backgrounds, ...
Mixing Mediums - 179
16 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about preparing boards for pastel pencils as you would with oil. We also discuss using pastel pencils with watercolour and usi...
Updates & New Series - 178
09 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this show we discuss a new and updated podcast/feedback show schedule with better quality. We also talk about our new YouTube Show and the newest T...
Business of Art - 177
26 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Colin talks about his experiences producing prints, colouring prints, selling artwork (both pastel and watercolour) and what they'd be worth now.
A2 Size Drawing - 176
12 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
No intro or outro music in this one as I'm editing on the fly! We talk about scaling up your pictures and drawing using a gridded system on A2 sized p...
Checking Your Reference - 175
28 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Colin answers your questions this week and talks about how easy it can be to miss things in your reference photos.
Being 100% Happy - 174
14 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are you always 100% happy after you finish a painting? It's a great question and Colin answers it with his experience of over 30 years doing profes...
Graphite, Blending & Watercolour Basics - 173
31 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we answer a whole host of questions regarding: - What Paper to use for black and white pastel work - What to do with excess pastel...
Portrait Skin Tones - 172
17 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show Colin talks about the various tones involved in making up a portrait. We also discuss watercolour paper and finally share some of ...
Challenging Yourself - 171
03 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Colin talks about the challenges he faces and how he grew his confidence with using pastel pencils. We also discuss tips for a strong ...
Pricing Your Work - 170
17 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we start of talking about the variety of soft pastels used in Colin's pictures and the pencil pressure of applying base colours. We th...
Art Projectors & Tracing - 169
03 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week we answer questions regarding art projectors, tracing and free hand drawing. We also discuss the director of the grain in pastel paper and a...
Magic of Impressionism - 168
20 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk about the ability of the great artists to create impressionism. Up close a picture may look like it has no form but from a distance ...
Paper Tones - 167
06 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In the first podcast of the New Year we discuss using Cream and Ivory coloured pastel papers and the options you have if you can only find these tones...
Complementary Colours - 166
23 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this Christmas Eve Eve Podcast we discuss miniature work, practicing by copying, portraits and underpainting with coloured pencils vs pastel pencil...
Craftsy Q&A - 165
09 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we answer some questions from our Craftsy Class "Pastel Pencil Essentials" and also some from our members. We discuss different to...
All About Backgrounds - 164
25 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On this podcast Colin offers a tonne of advice on adding backgrounds. We also discuss different techniques for using colour shapers. http://www.col...
What Makes a Good Landscape - 163
11 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we answer more of your questions such as: Drawing Wine Drawing Brickwork Colourful Pictures But also discuss what makes a good...
A Painting Makes You Feel - 162
28 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we talk more impressionism and how a painting makes you feel. We also talk about aquarelle graphite pencils and watercolour where Coli...
Realism to Impressionism - 161
14 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On this show we talk about 2 new projects. One Aquarelle Graphite Animal Portrait and an Impressionistic Landscape. This prompts us to discuss impress...
Entering Exhibitions - 160
30 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week we mention an email from Gabriele who entered her work into an exhibition recently. This prompts us to talk about exhibitions and Colin's ex...
Visiting Craftsy - 159
23 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss our trip to Craftsy where dad filmed 2 art classes in Denver Colorado. We also answer your questions including exhibiting C...
Fixing and Framing - 158
02 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we discuss how to protect your artwork if you are going to be framing it. We also talk about some new pictures coming up, what pencils...
Paper and Commissions - 157
19 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we answer your questions regarding pastel pencil commissions and paper as well give a big announcement we've been sitting on for a whi...
Trees and Greenery - 156
05 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we focus on why drawing bushes, trees and greenery using pastel pencils is so tricky. Colin offers his advice and also why venturing i...
Base Colour - 155
22 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The main talking point in this podcast is Base Colours! Colin gives examples of what base colours he would use for various sections of a picture. We a...
Trial and Error - 154
08 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we discuss how trial and error play a big part in learning how many colours and which colours to use in your own pictures. Seeing what...
Gaining Confidence - 153
24 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode discuss Colin's Scotney Castle picture and how parts of that picture will help you into the world of impressionism. We also congrat...
We're Back! #152
10 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We've brought the podcast back on a Bi-Weekly basis as we were missing it and know you were too ;) We broadcast the podcast live on youtube and th...
Christmas Special #151
25 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
It's a special edition of Colin Bradley Art Cast! We discuss what's been going on since we stopped the weekly show and answer a big question about whe...
Masterclass - 150
23 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In the last weekly episode, Colin and Steve talk about enjoying the process of painting and how important it is to celebrate your achievements.
Colin and the Frog - 149
16 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Colin talks about a new Amphibious project that he's done using Pastel Pencils and the challenges he faced tackling a new kind of colo...
Sorry Derwent - 148
09 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Colin offers his advice on scaling down your pictures for prints to make them look even better. We also talk about using colour shaper...
Laying Dog - 147
02 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Colin discusses doing more Watercolour pencil projects and how long it took for him to become confident in using pastel pencils and picking colours fo...
Ready Made Frames - 146
25 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This week Colin talks about what ready made frames are good for your pictures and what sizes to aim at. We also talk about how to build up certain ton...
Using Multiple References - 145
18 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Colin talks about his "Victorian Lady Reading" painting and how he used multiple reference photographs to put together a really intere...
Making Prints - 144
11 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss Colin’s experiences with selling prints of your pictures. We talk about gloss vs matte and which one is best. We also talk how ...
Ocean Wildlife - 143
04 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This week Colin discusses drawing Ocean Wildlife and what subjects he would consider doing. We also discuss how many animals you could put in one pict...
Getting Coverage - 142
28 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Colin talks about how to make your Pastel Pencils last on your pictures. He talks about how to use excess pastel and the ingres paper ...
What You'll Learn At Art College - 141
21 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Colin discusses what you might learn at art college if you choose to go and how this differs to the way he teaches via ColinBradleyArt. We talk about ...
Boats at Rest - 140
14 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Following on from last week's podcast, we discuss the next new picture added to the website "Boats at Rest". This project is a more classic looking pa...
Making a Picture Your Own - 139
07 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show we discuss how the same picture can be done by 2 people and still look completely different. How can we make a picture our own? Si...
Paintbrushes - 138
31 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Colin discusses the various paintbrushes he uses with watercolour paintings. We also discuss how best to store you pastel pencil paint...
Teaching an Art Class - 137
24 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Colin tells us about the first art group that he taught to use the pastel pencils. It's an amusing story which we can look back now and laugh at but a...
Watercolour Pencils & Pen and Ink - 136
17 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Colin share’s his experience with using watercolour pencils and pen and ink together. He discusses why he uses the two mediums toge...
Free Hand Drawing - 135
10 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Colin offers his advice for using drawing aids to draw free hand and how to ensure that the pictures are accurate and precise.
Create an Illusion - 134
03 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Colin talks about his African Mother and Child Picture where he used several techniques to create feeling and atmosphere. We talk abo...