Father and Son team Colin & Steve Bradley offer Pastel & Watercolour Tips to artists via this weekly Podcast. Submit your questions and Check out Colin's Free Courses on his website: ColinBradleyArt.co.uk
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Colin gives us an update on his current picture of a clouded leopard.
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Colin gives us a quick update on his latest picture of a clouded leopard.
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Episode 412: Finished Lion and Clouded Leopard
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In this episode we discuss his finished lion picture and also the new picture he has started of a clouded leopard.
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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.
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Colin shows us the work in progress photos of his lion landscape. We discuss each stage and the reasons behind his choices.
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Episode 409: Realistic Cat's Eye Commentary
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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
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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.
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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?
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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
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Episode 405: Watercolour Trees vs Pastel Trees
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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=Edja0e4WEHg Pastel Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cN7yXG_GA6Y
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Episode 400: Drawing Realistic Horse Hair
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This week Colin offers advice for a student attempting a dog portrait and also gives an update on his horse portrait.
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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 the horse hair.
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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. 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.
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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 questions or anything you would like us to discuss, drop us a comment or email!
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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 had to take into account when doing this picture.
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This 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.
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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 are appearing on YouTube, Udemy and our website. Watch the first short exercise on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/87mKYu4ipps
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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 photograph in order to make it an easier and more appealing painting.
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In this episode Colin discusses the finished elephant picture including the important detail he missed out!
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Episode 391: Drawing a Realistic Elephant
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In this episode Colin discusses the new picture he is working on and explains why he is making changes from the original reference photograph.
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In this episode Colin discusses a picture that he started but wasn’t enjoying and why he chose to start a fresh picture instead.
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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 the changes he made from the reference photo.
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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 and background.
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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 effect.
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In this podcast Colin talks about the final stages of his harbour picture and the minor detail he accidentally missed off.
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In this episode Colin shows the next stage of his landscape picture. We discuss how Colin’s landscape art absorbs you into the scene.
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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 their finished picture and shows us the next stage of his Polperro landscape. https://www.dryadeducation.co.uk/specialist-crafts-spectrum-artist-pastel-pencils…
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In this episode Colin discusses his new landscape project, the details he is choosing to leave out and why he changed the composition.
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This 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.
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In this episode Colin discusses the first 3 stages of his portrait that he is working on. Part 2 coming next week!
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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 make the picture a tricky one. We also discuss his newly finished picture of a puma and answer a question about his recent rocks demonstration.
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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 in a picture to try and stop colours bleeding into areas and how to draw a road with shadows.
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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 colour, background choice and more.
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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 creating the picture as well as the mental barriers he overcomes.
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This week Colin discusses his finished picture of the Mandrill. He also answers a question regarding getting a smooth coloured pencil sky without using solvent.
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In this episode Colin discusses his work in progress picture of a Baboon.
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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.
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In 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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In this episode we receive an updated portrait from Geoff and Colin discusses his newest shadow picture.
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This week Colin offers his advice to students tackling pet and human portraits!
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In this podcast we dissect Colin’s latest picture and discuss the various techniques and pastel applications that went into creating the effects we see on paper.
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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 golden rule of sticking to what you see and signing a picture in the medium he uses.
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In this episode Colin helps 2 of his students with their pictures as well as talking about his most recent portrait picture.
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In this episode Colin talks about the predicament he faced with his recent portrait work and why he had to abandon his picture.
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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 their dog portrait.
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In this episode Colin discusses his new picture in a challenging surround. He discusses the importance of "rehearsing" the colour applications and experimenting so you can achieve the correct tone.
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