In this weeks episode we check in with Colin's progress on his coloured pencil work. We discuss some of the techniques he is learning and also some of the similarities between coloured pencils and pastel pencils including the potential for over blending. Using a solvent can be a lot like a colour shaper and we discuss how to use both of these tools to maximise your results. We also talk about why Colin chose Dark Grey PastelMat for the shadow series of pictures and the warm undertones he creates before getting to black.

In this episode Colin gives an update on his coloured pencil work, showing his latest 3 pictures of 2 landscapes and 1 butterfly. We discuss how he achieved such incredible effects using the pencils and various challenges he faced. Colin also offers some advice on drawing chrome using pastel pencils.

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In this episode Colin tells us how his first landscape picture went using coloured pencils. We talk about the new techniques he developed and how it differed from his pastel pencil and watercolour work. We also talk about his next coloured pencil experiment.

We check in with Colin and find out how his new coloured pencil picture went. Hear the ups and downs and his perseverance paid off to produce a stunning end result. He also shares a new technique that works brilliantly for coloured pencil backgrounds. Hear all about this and techniques that others have sent in to us in the last week.

In this episode Colin gives us an update on his coloured pencil pictures. He talks about how he is trying to make coloured pencils more achievable to those starting out by keeping materials you need to a minimum and keeping the techniques straight-forward. Hear his progress and process of working with them in this week's podcast.

In this episode Colin gives an update on working with colouring pencils and how his approach is evolving. We talk about creating a method that is achievable for students wishing to do coloured pencil work. We also discuss drawing animal backgrounds and the variations you can do. Colin offers tips if the subject is in full view on the ground or just a head and shoulders portrait.

In this episode Colin updates us on his experience with using coloured pencils. He talks about the first picture that he has filmed for release and the combination of pan pastels and coloured pencils. We also discuss some tips that have been sent into us which he will be trying as well as combining watercolour with the pencils in future projects.

In this podcast we discuss a new venture Colin's exploring which we're really excited to talk about and hope you're as excited to see what it brings. Before this, we talk about what it was like doing the new range of greytone pictures and how far he's progressed since his first picture. Lastly, we discuss signing your pictures including what medium to use, where to sign and whether you should date your work.

In this episode we talk about the theory of choosing colours. Is it a natural gift to see a photograph and know the colours that you need? How can you develop this skill and what goes into picking the right colours? Colin discusses this and more in this week's episode.

In this episode Colin offers advice for creating a contrast with the background and a subject and how to overcome any areas where the subject may appear to blend in with the background. We also talk about printing out a sand coloured outline drawing onto white paper and if this would have the same effect as sand coloured pastel paper. Lastly, we talk about creating outlines and the process in which Colin goes through to create a basic outline for students.