Colin Bradley Art Cast

Colin & Steve Bradley

How To Draw and Paint

  • 15 minutes 58 seconds
    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 importance of making the artwork appealing. The conversation also touches on the philosophy of original art versus prints and concludes with a look at future plans for art classes and demonstrations.

    Chapters

    (00:00) Introduction and Family Update

    (02:41) New Art Project Overview

    (05:51) Challenges in Artistic Interpretation

    (08:40) Techniques and Artistic Choices

    (11:52) Progress and Artistic Insights

    (14:56) Conclusion and Future Plans

    28 March 2025, 1:14 pm
  • 25 minutes 38 seconds
    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 uses, and the joy of exploring new artistic challenges.

    Chapters:

    00:00 Welcoming Summer and Family Updates

    01:55 Exploring the New Cat Picture

    12:50 Diving into Miniature Art

    21:25 New Classes and Shop Updates


    15 March 2025, 7:55 pm
  • 21 minutes 47 seconds
    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, particularly a cat portrait, and delve into the techniques used in pastel art, emphasising the importance of colour shapers. The episode concludes with a call for community engagement and feedback.

    Chapters:

    (00:00) Introduction and Updates

    (03:00) Reviving the Online Shop

    (05:53) Challenges with Fabriano Paper

    (08:49) Exploring New Paper Options

    (11:58) Colin's Recent Artwork

    (17:57) Techniques and Tips for Artists

    9 March 2025, 8:55 pm
  • 20 minutes 47 seconds
    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: https://skyzune-art-academy.com/le-crayon-pastel-qui-vous-arnaque/
    31 January 2025, 11:24 am
  • 24 minutes 30 seconds
    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.
    17 January 2025, 11:52 am
  • 20 minutes 30 seconds
    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.
    17 January 2025, 11:50 am
  • 22 minutes 55 seconds
    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
    3 December 2024, 6:42 pm
  • 21 minutes 51 seconds
    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.
    19 November 2024, 9:04 pm
  • 20 minutes 57 seconds
    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
    13 November 2024, 9:43 am
  • 33 minutes 7 seconds
    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
    4 November 2024, 8:33 pm
  • 25 minutes 18 seconds
    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. 
    28 October 2024, 9:26 pm
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