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Pastel Pencil Feedback & Advice
by CBA
In these short episodes Colin offers tips and advice to students on how to improve their Pastel Pencil Art and tackle difficult subjects.
Episodes
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Marion's Black Cat
Marion sent over her picture of the Black Cat project and requested some feedback and advice on her picture. The areas Colin helps with in this picture is the light and dark areas of the fur and the whiskers. To receive feedback on your artwork, take a look at our membership options on our…
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Cliff's Steam Train
Cliff sent over his picture of the Steam Train that he has recently completed. In this episode Colin offers some advice regarding trees and foliage which are the areas Cliff found challenging. To receive feedback on your artwork, take a look at our membership options on our website:...
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Alan's Castle Picture
Alan sent over his ambitious project of Bamburgh Castle and requested some feedback on his picture. In this episode Colin offers some tips on what he would have done and offers help in the areas Alan found challenging. If would like to receive feedback on your artwork then take a look at our...
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Marion's Tabby Cat
Marion sent in her delightful picture of the Tabby Cat she copied from one of our courses. In Marion's email she mentioned she found the light and dark fur areas a little difficult so in this episode we try to offer some tips and words of advice. If you'd like to get access to our classes and...
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Jana's Cliff Picture
Jana sent in her lovely picture of the Cliffs that is from a course on our website. In this episode Colin offers some advice for contrast in the cliffs and any other areas that could be worked on if desired. We hope this helps. To receive feedback and advice on your artwork view our membership...
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Evelyne's Artwork
Evelyne sent us her artwork she has been working on from our courses. In this episode Colin offers some advice on the areas that she found challenging which was the fur and applying pressure with the colour shapers. We hope this advice is helpful. To receive feedback and advice on your artwork…
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Abhijit's Artwork
Abhijit sent over his work that he has completed over the last year and in this episode Colin talks about his style and the progress he has made. We talk about adding contrast and how working on multiple types of pictures can really help with progress. To receive Colin's feedback on your work…
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Maria's Work In Progress
Maria sent in her work in progress picture of the Spaniel that she's working on from our course. Maria was struggling with some of the fur so in this episode Colin offers some tips and advice for Maria as she continues with the picture. If you'd like to get tips and advice on your work as well as...
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Alan's Castleton Scene
Alan sent over this fantastic picture he had finished using Pastel Pencils. As Alan is a member of our website he can receive tips and feedback on his work. In this episode Colin talks about some areas Alan found challenging such as the stream and rock walls. Listen to hear Colin's tips and…
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Denise's Hare Picture
Denise sent over her lovely picture of a Hare which she learned to draw from our courses. In this episode Colin offers some tips and advice on the areas of the picture Denise found challenging - the eyes, mouth and nose. We hope you find these tips helpful. To learn how to draw with us and…
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Leigh's Cat Picture
Leigh sent us her lovely picture of a cat that she has been working on. The area's she found difficult were the long hair and so in this recording we offer some tips and advice on how to achieve the subtlety in contrast that you find in animal fur. We hope the tips in this episode help with…
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Vincent's Steam Train
Vincent sent his lovely picture of the Steam Train masterclass picture. This is a tough picture with lots of foliage and natural aspects to it which make it extremely difficult. In this episode we talk about the random approach to nature and how difficult that is to draw. If you'd like to learn...
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Karen's Dalmatian
Karen sent over her lovely Dalmatian picture requesting some advice and tips specifically on what background to choose. In this recording Colin offers his feedback on what he would do to try and help. If you'd like tips and advice on your artwork take a look at our membership here.
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Adding Shadows to Portraits
In this episode Colin offers tips and advice for Charles on his portrait of Errol Flynn. Colin discusses how to add shadows and contrast to the face listing specific colours that could help. We hope this advice is helpful and if you would like feedback on your pictures and to watch Colin's…
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Simmy's Foxes and Horse Pictures
In this episode we help new member Simmy with their pictures. Colin offers tips on the rocks and how to working on landscape pictures will improve working on animals. It's the subtlety of shading that you can learn from doing landscapes as there's many aspects including foliage which require…
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Adding Fur Contrast and Choosing Backgrounds
Laura sent in her lovely picture of a dog she is working on and asked for some advice. In this episode Colin helps with some tips on how to add fur contrast to her picture and also how to choose a background based on the colours she has used in the picture. If you'd like to learn with us and...
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Naomi's Pelican Feedback
Naomi sent us her Pelican picture that she has completed following our courses and requested some feedback and advice. Naomi asks about how much detail to put in the outline drawing and asks for help with the wings and background. If you would like feedback and advice on your artwork then visit…
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Laura's Dog Picture
Laura sent over her picture of a dog she's working on for a family member and requested some advice on the paws. Should she crop the picture as per the image? What is missing and can it be added? In this episode Colin helps Laura with some advice on shading and cropping the picture so that it…
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Cliff's Marilyn Portrait
Cliff sent us over his fantastic Marilyn Monroe portrait asking for our comments. In this episode we talk about subtlety in hair and trimming A3 paper to fit an A4 frame. If you're interested in receiving feedback on your work and learning to draw with Colin's lessons, simply visit our website to...
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Samantha's White Cat
Samantha sent over her work in progress of a white cat asking for some advice on base colours and whether she is heading down the right lines. In this episode Colin helps with what he would do and which colours he would include in the picture. If you would like to receive advice on your pictures...
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Laura's Beagle Background
Laura sent over her Beagle picture asking for some tips and advice on the background - what could she do to improve the picture? What would Colin do? In this episode Colin shares his advice and tips for Laura. To receive advice on your artwork and learn from Colin visit our website:...
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Stuart's First Pictures
Stuart sent over his first pictures done using Pastel Pencils asking for some tips and feedback. Stuart's done a fantastic job of these two and in this episode Colin gives him some pointers on the areas he found challenging. If you'd like to receive feedback on your work simply join our…
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Srikanth's Boats At Rest
Srikanth sent over his picture of the Boats in Rest landscape asking for some tips on the clouds and mountains in the distance. In this episode Colin offers some advice on where to start and why clouds can be difficult. Share your work with us and receive coaching when you join our membership. To...
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Hamide's Still Life Picture
Hamide sent in her Tomato and Fennel picture for feedback. Colin and Steve sit down and record some tips and help with achieving more contrast, brightness and minor other changes. If you would like to learn how to draw and receive feedback on your artwork visit our website! ColinBradleyArt.com
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Help with Nicole's Commission
Nicole sent us a message regarding a commissions she's been asked to do. As Nicole is a member of the website she can send us her photographs and artwork for tips and advice. With this one we offered help with cropping the picture to make it more appealing, tips for doing the sky and foliage and...
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Portrait Tips for Linda
Linda sent in her first Portrait to us requesting some advice on achieving more contrast and help with the mouth. In this episode Colin offers his advice for Linda.
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Naomi's Drawing Question
Naomi sent us her lovely picture of the Poodle Project and requested some advice on the square drawing grid system. In this episode Colin offers some tips and advice on how to work with the grids and possible adjustments to the picture. If you'd like to learn with us and receive feedback on your...
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Katia's Animal Pictures
One of our student's Katia sent in her lovely 3 animal pictures that she has drawn from our courses. Katia used free hand to draw the pictures and so in this episode we offer some tips for checking proportions and spotting things that could be changed at the sketching stage. If you would like to...
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Robyn's Vase of Roses
Robyn sent in her fabulous picture of the Vase of Roses which is available as a course on our website. In this episode we talk about how great it is to put your own stamp on the pictures and finding your own style and sticking with it. If you'd like to learn how to draw with Colin visit our...
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Charles' Lighthouse
Charles emailed us his picture of a lighthouse that has copied and asked for some advice on the version he has done. Charles adapted the sky and wanted to know if he had achieved a good likeness of the picture. In this episode we offer Charles a few tips on where he could improve his painting. If...
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Cliff's Rose
Cliff sent us an email with a new picture he has completed of the Rose Project. Cliff asked for some advice on the Petals and the Background. He also has a question regarding signing his own pictures. In this episode we help Cliff with some advice and tips on his picture.
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Cliff's Staffy, Apple and Daffodil
Cliff sent us his three latest pictures and asked for some advice on where to improve. He's making fantastic progress and in this episode we talk a little about base colours, what pencils are good for drawing outlines and how to get a good print of your picture. To learn how to draw with Colin…
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Advice for Cliff on Confidence and Taking Risks
In this episode we talk to Cliff about his first few pictures he has drawn using Pastel Pencils. Colin offers tips on gaining confidence and taking risks with the pencil strokes. We talk about his progression over the first few pictures and what to consider next in his drawing journey. If you've...
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Charles' Landcape Feedback
Charles sent over his landscape picture that he had completed. Charles asked for some feedback on his work and any tips that we could offer. In this episode we discuss artistic license and what to leave out/change about a picture according to the photo you use. We also talk about shading and...
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Advice on Laura's Commission
One of our students Laura sent us an email about a commission she was asked to do. In this episode we highlight some of the key points when doing a picture for someone and some tips on how best to approach this picture. Would you like to learn how to draw and get advice on your pictures? Click…
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MaryAnn's Clouded Leopard
MaryAnn sent in her fantastic picture of the Clouded Leopard and asked for tips on using darker coloured pastel papers. In this episode Colin shares his advice and where he would use these papers.
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Veronica's Portrait
Veronica sent in her picture asking for advice on adding shading to the face. In this episode Colin shares his advice for which colours to use and how to apply the additional shading with caution.
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Hamide's Victorian Portrait
Hamide shares her Victorian Portrait with us and asked for some advice regarding shading and contrast. In this episode Colin offers his tips for getting depth and shading.
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Thoughts on Oil Pastels
We had a great question in from Charles regarding oil pastels. Charles says: "Good day, Steve and Colin, I know that you have addressed Impressionism and how to achieve it using pastel pencils (thank you!). I have just recently been introduced to oil pastels, and naturally they lend themselves to...
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Yvonne's Black Labrador
Yvonne sent in her lovely picture of the Black Labrador and asked for some tips on the background. In this episode we sit down and talk about what Yvonne can do. If you'd like to receive feedback and tips on your work as well as get access to our courses click here: http://bit.ly/cba-access
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Hamide's Marilyn Portrait
We give some advice and tips to one of our student's Hamide who sent in her picture of Marilyn Monroe. Despite the limited colours she has done a great job and asked for some tips on the lips and the hair. To get access to our courses and receive feedback on your work click here:...
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Cynthia's First Pastel Pictures
Cynthia sent in her first few pastel pencil pictures for some tips and advice. Colin offers advice on all the pictures pointing out areas that could help going forward with the next picture. Get access to Colin's courses and get feedback on your work here: http://bit.ly/cba-access
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Charles' Landscape
Charles sent in his landscape picture that he has completed. Colin offers some tips on contrast as well as perspective. We hope these tips help going forward with other pictures in future. Get access to Colin's courses and get feedback on your work here: http://bit.ly/cba-access
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Hamide's Portrait Tips
Hamide sent us the Victorian Portrait of the Girls and requested some tips and advice. Colin offers some advice on contrast and shadow as well as other observations to help Hamide with future pictures. Get access to Colin's courses and get feedback on your work here: http://bit.ly/cba-access
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Vikram's Rainbow over Castle
We offer Vikram some advice on his Rainbow over Castle picture. We talk about using different pressures, practicing on spare paper and make some minor observations that make a big difference. Get access to Colin's courses and get feedback on your work here: http://bit.ly/cba-access
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Fluffy Tails and Improved Vibrancy - Tips for Robyn
In this episode Colin and Steve offer some tips and advice for Robyn on her Squirrel picture. This is only Robyn's 4th Pastel Pencil picture and she's done extremely well. Colin gives some tips for improving the vibrancy of the colours as well as advice going into her next picture.
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Barn Owl Contrast and Background
Lesley has written in asking for some advice on her Barn Owl picture. She chose not to put in the background and focus on the details. The areas found most challenging on the picture were the head and tree stump. In this episode Colin gives some advice to Lesley on her picture.
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Choosing Colours for Drawing Portraits
Nadine sent us a photo that she would like to draw and asked for some advice on which colours to choose. To read Colin's advice click here: https://www.colinbradleyart.com/home/choosing-colours-for-drawing-portraits/
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Tree Contrast in Watercolour
Yvonne sent us her picture of Yalding that completed following our tutorial on the website. Yvonne asked for feedback on her work. To read the transcription click here: https://www.colinbradleyart.com/home/tree-contrast-in-watercolour/
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Feedback on Robyn's Peaches
Robyn sent in her picture of the Peaches project asking for some advice. Robyn writes: "So...a few things... 1. I am still new at pastels and so I'm not always sure if I'm pressing too hard; 2. Blending edges is hard for me. I didn't have as much trouble blending inside the peach, but the…
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