With everything that’s going on around the world with COVID-19, we feel that art and creativity is more important than ever. Art is a wonderful form of meditation and escapism from traumatic and challenging times. Science has proven the benefits of drawing, it’s not just [...]
In this video clip Colin shows how to draw a beak of an American Robin using Pastel Pencils. To learn how to draw the full picture then click the links below: ➡️ Membership to ALL Courses ➡️ Enrol on Udemy ➡️ Enrol in this course [...]
In this episode Colin answers some questions about his career as an artist and offers advice to those who want to have a career in art. The questions we discuss include: What has surprised you most about your career as an artist? What incorrect assumptions [...]
Watch Colin's full art course as a Time Lapse Drawing below. Watch the full course in real time via the links below: ➡️ Membership to ALL Courses ➡️ Enrol on Udemy ➡️ Enrol in this course only ➡️ Try our FREE Courses
In this video clip Colin shows how to create a pastel background. In this example it's a background for Colin's version of Manet's Irma Brunner Portrait. He is using Faber-Castell Pitt Pastel Pencils on Ingres Fabriano Pastel Paper. To learn how to draw the full [...]
See our Black Labrador Art Course in a time lapse! Watch the full course and learn to draw along with Colin via the links below: ➡️ Membership to ALL Courses ➡️ Enrol on Udemy ➡️ Enrol in this course only ➡️ Try our FREE Courses
In this episode we chat a little more about Colin's time at Butlins including a funny story of Colin's early teaching days. We also talk extensively about sharpening pencils and how different brands react differently to using a blade. What tips does Colin have for [...]
In this episode we deviate from art for Colin to tell us a story about his Summer working at Butlins in the 1960s. Hear this hilarious spontaneous story from a very young Colin wanting to spend the summers at a holiday resort rather than his [...]
In this quick video Colin shows you how to use Pastel Pencils to draw underwater foliage and scenery. Watch the full course via the links below: ➡️ Membership to ALL Courses ➡️ Enrol on Udemy ➡️ Enrol in this course only
In this episode Colin talks about his new watercolour picture of Castle Combe and how in the 80s he visited to draw on location for filming a video. We dissect some of his watercolour techniques and achieving contrast with the background, middle-ground and foreground. Colin [...]
