Colin Bradley Art Cast

Colin Bradley Art Cast

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

Episodes

Changing Photos into Art

March 28, 2025 • 15 mins

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 importance of making the artwork appealing. The conversation also touches on the philosophy of original art versus prints and concludes with...

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Drawing Kitten Reflections

March 15, 2025 • 25 mins

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 uses, and the joy of exploring new artistic challenges.

Chapters:

00:00 Welcoming Summer and Family Updates

01:55 Exploring the New Cat Picture

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Sleeping Cats

March 9, 2025 • 21 mins

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, particularly a cat portrait, and delve into the techniques used in pastel art, emphasising the importance of colour shapers. The episode...

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Pastel Pencil Leads

January 31, 2025 • 20 mins
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: https://skyzune-art-academy.com/le-crayon-pastel-qui-vous-arnaque/
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Episode 427: History of Pastel Pencils

January 17, 2025 • 24 mins
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

January 17, 2025 • 20 mins
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

December 3, 2024 • 22 mins
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

November 19, 2024 • 21 mins
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

November 13, 2024 • 20 mins
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

November 4, 2024 • 33 mins
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

October 28, 2024 • 25 mins
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

October 28, 2024 • 25 mins
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

October 4, 2024 • 23 mins
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

September 30, 2024 • 27 mins
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

September 21, 2024 • 22 mins
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

September 12, 2024 • 23 mins
In this episode we talk about Colin's new project combining watercolour with pastel pencils. 
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Episode 415: Finished Clouded Leopard

September 8, 2024 • 32 mins
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

September 1, 2024 • 19 mins
Colin gives us an update on his current picture of a clouded leopard. 
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Episode 413: Clouded Leopard Update

August 23, 2024 • 13 mins
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

August 19, 2024 • 19 mins
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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