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.
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
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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 opportunities when they appear. Colin shares how “just giving it a go” led to pet portraits, teaching, and…
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 becoming a full-time artist and art teacher. They discuss: What Colin might have done if he hadn’t…
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…
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…
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…
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/
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.
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.
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