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.

Custom Depth of Field

26 days ago 27m 34s

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 p

Colin’s Studio

Mar 16th, 2024 20m 22s

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!

Animals in Motion

Mar 1st, 2024 22m 56s

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.

An Unexpected Tool

Mar 1st, 2024 31m 3s

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.

Drawing a Robin

Feb 17th, 2024 22m 28s

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

New Cat Portrait

Feb 3rd, 2024 19m 25s

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.

Completed Elephant Picture

Jan 28th, 2024 18m 26s

In this episode Colin discusses the finished elephant picture including the important detail he missed out!

Drawing a Realistic Elephant

Jan 21st, 2024 26m 13s

In this episode Colin discusses the new picture he is working on and explains why he is making changes from the original reference photograph.

Not all home runs

Jan 14th, 2024 19m 19s

In this episode Colin discusses a picture that he started but wasn’t enjoying and why he chose to start a fresh picture instead.

Finished Prowling Wolf

Jan 7th, 2024 20m 47s

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.

Creating Colour Harmony

Dec 24th, 2023 21m 50s

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.

White Tiger In Progress

Dec 17th, 2023 23m 27s

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.

Harbour Water

Dec 11th, 2023 21m 15s

In this podcast Colin talks about the final stages of his harbour picture and the minor detail he accidentally missed off.

Immersive Landscape Art

Nov 25th, 2023 19m 44s

In this episode Colin shows the next stage of his landscape picture. We discuss how Colin’s landscape art absorbs you into the scene.

Landscape in Progress

Nov 18th, 2023 28m 14s

In this episode Colin reviews a new range of pastel pencils - the Specialist Crafts Spectrum Artist Pastel Pencils. He also offers a student advice on their finished picture and shows us the next stage of his Polperro landscape.https://www.drya

Prepping a Landscape

Nov 12th, 2023 24m 31s

In this episode Colin discusses his new landscape project, the details he is choosing to leave out and why he changed the composition.

Portrait Process Part 2

Nov 5th, 2023 31m 22s

This week Colin shows us the final few stages of his portrait, finishing with the completed picture. He discusses the colour and background choices right down to where he decided to put his signature.

Portrait Process Part 1

Oct 28th, 2023 20m 9s

In this episode Colin discusses the first 3 stages of his portrait that he is working on. Part 2 coming next week!

Prepping a Portrait

Oct 22nd, 2023 24m 35s

In this episode Colin shows the portrait that he has set up for drawing using pastel pencils and discusses his colour selection and the areas that make the picture a tricky one. We also discuss his newly finished picture of a puma and answer a

Roads, Shadows & Pumas

Oct 13th, 2023 26m 49s

This week Colin answers student’s questions and also discusses his new work in progress picture of a Puma. Questions include how to mask off areas in a picture to try and stop colours bleeding into areas and how to draw a road with shadows.

Dramatic Tiger

Oct 7th, 2023 21m 40s

In this episode, Colin talks about his finished tiger painting. He talks about the techniques he used and the reasons behind the decisions he made on colour, background choice and more.

Advanced Tiger Paintings

Sep 30th, 2023 21m 30s

This week Colin discusses a new tiger picture that he is drawing using pastel pencils. He talks about the amount of colours and choice of colours in creating the picture as well as the mental barriers he overcomes.

Mandrill

Sep 22nd, 2023 24m 42s

This week Colin discusses his finished picture of the Mandrill. He also answers a question regarding getting a smooth coloured pencil sky without using solvent.