Colin Bradley Art Cast

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 finished lion picture and the outstanding tree detail achieved on the trunk the lion is laying on. 

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 student regarding making white brighter and finally, reveal a change to Colin’s Quinton picture.

We discuss Colin’s final painting and how he felt the project went with using PastelMat for watercolour and pastel together.

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.

In this episode Colin discusses the next phase of his AR Quinton landscape that he is working. He discusses the challenges with PastelMat and Watercolour as well as which areas he is mostly having to use Pastel Pencil on. 

In this episode we talk about Colin's new project combining watercolour with pastel pencils. 

We talk about Colin’s finished picture and another experiment that he’s been working on.

Colin gives us an update on his current picture of a clouded leopard. 

Colin gives us a quick update on his latest picture of a clouded leopard.

In this episode we discuss his finished lion picture and also the new picture he has started of a clouded leopard. 

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. 

Colin shows us the work in progress photos of his lion landscape. We discuss each stage and the reasons behind his choices. 

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 website and YouTube. Watch the tutorial here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yw8YMet0muI&t=0s

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 erasing tracedown from your line drawing.

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 and adjustments would he make in his final picture?

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. Watch the class free: https://youtu.be/klfMl3gwPTM

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. Watercolour Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Edja0e4WEHgPastel Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cN7yXG_GA6Y 

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 uses.

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 just finished in his studio.

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 website and YouTube: https://school.colinbradleyart.com/courses/seagull