In this video Colin demonstrates how to draw a clear vase of flowers. This is a short section from our full "Vase of Daffodils" Art Course. If you want to access all our still life courses for just £4.99 ($6!) click here.
In this podcast we answer your questions. Discussion points include: > how turning your pictures upside down allows you to improve your work. > how can learning to draw flowers help with drawing portraits? (Skip to around 10 minutes to hear Colin talk about this) [...]
Paul sent us a couple of his pictures that he has completed from our online courses - the Koala and Pandas. You too can learn how to draw these pictures and receive feedback on your work by joining our membership. In this post we had [...]
In this episode we discuss the challenges behind drawing Johannes Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring" using Pastel Pencils. Learn about Colin's process in approaching a picture like this and which areas he found challenging and interesting to do. You can watch the full 3 [...]
In this video Colin reproduces Johannes Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring". Watch the 3 hour Demonstration inside our ALL membership. Become a member here. We're proud to say we collaborated with artist Taylor Waters and the launch of her song "Little Sister" Produced by [...]
Kimberley sent in a picture of a Black Panther that she wants to draw using Pastel Pencils. In this recording and blog post Colin gives advice on the kind of colours that would be needed and for black fur in general. Kimberley is a member [...]
When we picked up the Caran D'Ache Pastel Pencils, rather than do loads of tests and experiments of camera, we thought we'd just start rolling and see what happens! Here's Colin's first time using the Pencils and you can watch an extended preview below. The [...]
It's a question that we've had a fair bit over the years that we've covered a little in blogs and podcasts. But in this post we wanted to talk a little in detail about whether using a grid system or tracing to produce your outline [...]
Shirley sent in her tiger picture that she has completed and requested some advice and tips on how to improve it. Shirley is a member of the website and as such can send in her work for feedback. Shirley writes: Hi Colin and Steve, I [...]
Laura sent in her lovely picture of the Puffin project from our website and requested some advice on the background. Laura has a membership and part of the service is that she can receive tips and advice on her artwork. Laura writes: Colin, Attached is [...]
