In this episode Colin talks us through a new Snow Leopard picture - his first one using UART Paper. We talk about the differences the UART paper made and how achieved such amazing contrast and realism whilst still making it "impressionistic". Colin breaks down each section and how he deliberately left the picture at times to avoid over doing it. We also talk about our referral programme that we have just launched and our new Elephant in Shadow Class.

In this episode Colin talks about his experiments with the UART paper and how his latest project is going on the sand colour. We talk about the differences between this and PastelMat and which one Colin prefers. We also discuss the free Evelyn Nesbit class that's been added to the website and YouTube and why he found it more challenging compared to the other shadow pictures.

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In this episode we talk about drafting film and compare this with some of the other papers Colin uses. We also discuss UART and what experiments he's planning using this paper. We talk about his latest shadow picture being a slightly different subject and how he got the final effects you see on the paper.

In this episode we answer a few questions from our students which prompts us to offer some advice for those wanting to learn how to draw free-hand. We offer an easy introduction to learning perspective, proportions and drawing accurately. Colin also talks about 2 new 4 pencil shadow pictures he has completed recently - a Portrait and a Dog. Both of which are classes coming to the website in the New Year.

In this episode Colin recalls the first Christmas running his gallery in the early 80s. We talk about the busy periods and what he did to diversify and explore making money in the early days. He offers advice for other artists in the same position and how they can find success too.

In this episode Colin shares his experience of teaching and doing commission work at the beginning of his artists' journey. We discuss how after how many years he would have become more comfortable with commission work and whether he has ever faced artists' block. We also talk about how going down the avenue of becoming a teacher made him a better artist.

In this episode we compare how much dust is produced from soft pastels, chalk pastels and pastel pencils and how this has affected students and people writing into us. If you've had a problem with pastel dust we would be interested to hear your experiences. Colin also talks about a new portrait he has completed and tips for building up the delicate skin tones.

In this episode we take some questions from our students! Colin talks about whether you should repeat classes that you have previously taken and offers his advice on what he would do. We also discuss soft pastels on Fabriano Ingres vs PastelMat and the differences in application. Colin also discusses another new shadow picture he has completed and how his artwork is being challenged by more difficult subjects.

This week we talk about the new Teddy Bear subject we've added to the site and the story behind the bear. We also talk about the shadow picture that Colin was working on last week and reveal how it came out. A new opportunity presents itself to try UART paper in 2 colours for both pastel and coloured pencil work and so we talk about our discussions with UART about trying their paper. Lastly Colin talks about the Van Gogh and the excitement behind more demonstrations coming soon.

In this episode we discuss how the 4 pencil shadow classes really help with learning contrast. When you begin to grasp how to achieve subtlety in shading and contrast it will transfer your work over night. We also talk about the new Van Gogh demonstration coming and how you can begin to learn impressionism early on.