In this quick video clip Colin will show you how to draw a realistic African Serval Ear. You'll learn how to layer colours from light to dark using Pastel Pencils to create stunning effects. The pencils he uses are Faber-Castell Pitt Pastel Pencils and on [...]
In this 8 minute video Colin shows you how to draw Squirrel Fur. Watch the techniques behind using Pastel Pencils to create the "impression" of fur on the paper. ➡️ Get access to 200+ Courses. ➡️ Try our FREE Courses.
Would you love to be able to draw beautiful blue eyes? In this video Colin shows you how to use pastel pencils to create stunning blue eyes. Watch the video below and if you're interested in learning more, see the full courses we have on [...]
Making white appear bright over other colours is a common dilemma when using Pastel Pencils. One of our students Judy experienced this recently and sent in the following email: I have a question using a white pastel pencil to highlight and add finishing strokes over [...]
In this episode of the Podcast Colin talks about his reproduction of Renoir's "The Apple Seller" in Pastel. We discuss: - How you approach a picture that is more impressionistic compared to realism - what aspect of realistic pictures requires an impressionistic touch? - How [...]
Nadine sent us a photo that she would like to draw and asked for some advice on which colours to choose. Nadine writes: Hi Colin, Can you tell me which colours to use for this portrait? Thank you in advance! Nadine To listen to or [...]
Yvonne sent us her picture of Yalding that completed following our tutorial on the website. Yvonne asked for feedback on her work. She writes: Hi I have just completed the watercolour of Yalding Kent. I didn’t have sepia so I used Burnt Umber to paint [...]
We discuss a bit about the early stages of Colin's career and which areas he found most enjoyable. He wasn't expecting to enjoy teaching as much as he did so find out what it was like to discover his passion for sharing his knowledge. How [...]
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 [...]
Charles sent us his Cardinals picture that he is working on and asked for some advice on the background. Charles has a membership which enables him to request advice on his work as well as access all our lessons. Charles writes: Hi, Steve and Colin, [...]
