Colin Bradley Art Cast

In this episode we talk Goblins, Bunnies and Squirrels as Colin talks about turning his hand to drawing fantasy. We also answer more of your questions. Send your questions to colin@bradleygallery.co.uk

In this special Birthday edition of Colin Bradley Art Cast, we make Colin work by blitzing some of your questions. Are pastel pencils affected by hot weather? How do you draw Dark Rocks in Pastel Pencils? Where can you post your artwork? How can you protect your artwork in transit? We discuss a possible new subject for the member's site - Hug Me.

We talk about Colin's TV appearances which include having to paint a pastel pencil picture LIVE in just 30 minutes. We also discuss "stripes" appearing on backgrounds, creating a "steel" effect and using "Velour" pastel paper.

Is it wrong to have a child-like "look at what I've done" feeling after producing a piece of artwork? We talk about the want for confirmation and appreciation when producing art and discuss grounding yourself. We talk about the different types of colour shapers and answer more of your questions.

In our new Friday slot, we read out a lovely letter from a Denise filled with questions and her story. We also discuss using pencil sharpeners with Pastel Pencils, whether fan brushes are worth buying and what to do if your picture get's a water mark on it...

In this mini-cast, me and Colin talk about the benefits of painting and the "healing" powers it has. We go deep and meaningful and discuss how artists subconsciously put their heart and soul into a picture which can actually reflect their personality on paper...

In this episode, Colin talks about original paintings and how they almost become "alive" and "hypnotic". We discuss the differences with trees in watercolour, the best way to sharpen pastel pencils, white charcoal and more..

In this episode, we discuss exhibiting your own work & Colin answers your questions including: how many Pitt Pastel Pencils do you need and how to overcome Paper "Sparkle"...

In this episode, we roll back 30+ years to learn how Colin, as an amateur artist, learned his craft and what changed the way in which people were able to learn. We also take your questions and talk fixative and soft pastel.

Live from London & Broadstairs, Colin offers up a tonne of knowledge, experience and advice in this episode as we blitz some of your questions. We discuss graphite, paper types, advice for the complete beginner and more!

In this episode Colin talks about an incredible new discovery he has made which will blow your mind and help with understanding tonal values which in turn will improve your drawing/painting.

In this episode, Colin talks about how to obtain and adapt reference pictures, whether it's photographing your pet dog or getting that perfect landscape scene. We then discuss how to adapt that reference picture to produce a really interesting piece of art. Colin talks to himself for a while and answers your questions.

In this episode, we talk about expressing yourself through painting using your imagination. Colin talks in more depth about Watercolour and how this works beautifully with Pastel Pencils. We also answer your questions!

In this episode, we discuss how to draw miniature paintings in both Pastel Pencil and Watercolour. Colin shares his love of A.R.Quiton's work and how it's inspired him to paint a new Watercolour/Pastel Pencil Picture. We take your questions including whether it's actually practical to paint on location...

In a surprise visit back to Broadstairs, Colin and Steve reunite to bring you episode 20 where we discuss the differences between Pastel Board and Pastel Paper. We reveal and tease a few new projects coming soon and answer your questions.

In this cross-town/city podcast, we speak to Colin in Broadstairs from Steve's office in London. We discuss the easiest and most difficult animals to produce in Pastel Pencils. Colin discusses the dangers in taking on commission work and we answer more of your questions!

Colin talks about the best and worst demonstrations he's done over the years, we ramble on about always being "positive" and answer your questions including our new (old) Pen & Wash DVD!

We mix it up this week by talking about Colin's experience with Pen & Ink. We also discuss how he developed Sepia tones with Pastel Pencils. Colin answers your questions including how much dust is actually created from using Pastel Pencils?

In this later-than-usual episode, Colin discusses how he came up with the idea of producing his own Packs to teach how to draw different subjects. We also answer questions and discuss the potential for Colin to do a "Male" Portrait rather than always being tempted to draw lovely ladies!

In this episode, Colin talks more about how he developed the idea of square drawing and the risks he took along the way. We answer your questions and share a get well message for Anne.

In this not-so mid-week podcast. We find out the second part Steve's story and reveal the next part of his journey.

Colin talks about demonstrating for Schwan Stabilo at his first exhibition in London. We go back to basics with some great questions and talk about how Steve is not going to be the next James Bond.... as far as he knows..

In this special mid-week episode, we turn the tables and find out what Steve's hidden talent is....

In this episode Colin tells us about a device discovered at Flatford Mill which would change the way he did demonstrations & workshops for the next 15 years. We discuss your questions including "which paintings sell best?"

This week Colin talks about his first "Demonstration" to an art club in South-East London for Schwan Stabilo. We also reveal this week's new member's animal subject. Hint: it's not a Penguin... even though I think it should be.