Episodes
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What Have We Been Up To?
We're still here! In this mini episode of Colin Bradley Art Cast we check in and give an update on not only what Colin's been up to but also what we have coming soon.
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Advice To My Younger Self
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 asks Colin what advice he’d give to his younger self — sparking an honest, down-to-earth conversation about confidence, family, and seizing...
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From Carpet Cleaning to Professional Artist
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 episode, Stephen sits down with his dad, Colin, to revisit the pivotal moments that shaped his journey from running a carpet-cleaning business to...
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Changing Photos into Art
In this episode Stephen and Colin discuss Colin's latest art project, a challenging dog portrait. They explore the creative process, the techniques involved, and the artistic choices made to enhance the final piece. Colin shares insights into overcoming challenges in interpretation and the...
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Drawing Kitten Reflections
In this episode , Stephen and Colin Bradley discuss various topics related to art, including the challenges of creating cat art with reflections, the intricacies of miniature art, and updates on new classes and the online shop. Colin shares insights into his creative process, the techniques he...
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Sleeping Cats
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 online shop, the discontinuation of Fabriano Ingres paper, and the exploration of alternative papers. They also showcase Colin's recent artwork,...
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Pastel Pencil Leads
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 different brands. Which brand do you think are the best value for money?Article discussed in this podcast:...
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Episode 427: History of Pastel Pencils
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 picture of a cat.
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Episode 426: Snowy Dog - Christmas Podcast
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 way and give us your opinion on the final picture.
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Episode 425: Hand Adjustments
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 about a new cat picture he is working on. #catportrait #portraitpainting #portraitart #portraitartist
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Episode 424: Finished Laying Dog
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 he drew that fantastically realistic looking blanket.
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Episode 423: Tint of Tone
In this podcast Colin discusses the new dog picture that he is working on and the challenges he found working with the reference picture. #artistsoninstagram #artpodcast #pastelpencils #pastelartist
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Episode 422: Purple Tulips Commentary
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 #artistsoninstagram
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Episode 421: Finished Lion
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.
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Episode 420: Transferrable Confidence
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.
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Episode 419: Quinton’s landscape finished
We discuss Colin’s final painting and how he felt the project went with using PastelMat for watercolour and pastel together.
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Episode 418: Turning dirt into birds
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.
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Episode 417: AR Quinton Project Update
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.
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Episode 416: A New AR Quinton Project
In this episode we talk about Colin's new project combining watercolour with pastel pencils.
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Episode 415: Finished Clouded Leopard
We talk about Colin’s finished picture and another experiment that he’s been working on.
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Episode 414: Clouded Leopard Update 2
Colin gives us an update on his current picture of a clouded leopard.
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Episode 413: Clouded Leopard Update
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
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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Episode 411: Horse and Bridle Commentary
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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Episode 410: Lion Art Progress
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
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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Episode 408: A New Approach
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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Episode 407: Commission Decisions
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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Episode 406: Tree and Sun Commentary
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
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
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Episode 404: Squirrel Study Commentary
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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Episode 403: Bow Ties on Dogs
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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Episode 402: Seagull Commentary
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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Episode 401: Finished Horse
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
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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Episode 399: Horse Hair
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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Episode 398: Custom Depth of Field
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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Episode 397: Colin’s Studio
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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Episode 396: Animals in Motion
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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Episode 395: An Unexpected Tool
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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Episode 394: Drawing a Robin
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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Episode 393: New Cat Portrait
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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Episode 392: Completed Elephant Picture
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
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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Episode 390: Not all home runs
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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Episode 389: Finished Prowling Wolf
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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Episode 388: Creating Colour Harmony
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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Episode 387: White Tiger In Progress
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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Episode 386: Harbour Water
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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Episode 385: Immersive Landscape Art
In this episode Colin shows the next stage of his landscape picture. We discuss how Colin’s landscape art absorbs you into the scene.