This week is a marathon Q & A session. We discuss the dangers of using different coloured papers for various subjects, drawing cat’s whiskers and the best ways of picking colours for projects. Buy our new Taper Point Colour Shaper here: http://colinbradleyartstore.co.uk/shop/taper-point-colour-shaper-soft-ivory-size-2/

In episode 100 we invite a special guest on the show. We discuss “the early years”, contemporary art, manifesting impressionism and lots more.

How do you make white bright? In Episode 99 we give you an update on the Accreditation programme and discuss how to make white brighter in your pictures. Colin talks about what you can use and how to prevent it looking dull.

This week we talk about drawing portraits and discuss why they are the trickiest of subjects. How does Colin choose colours for various portraits? He shares his tips and advice.

This week we talk about how to do reflections in water. We also discuss various ways of tackling larger pictures, do you use pastel sticks? If so, what brands are the best? We talk about the pros and cons to using pastel pencil sticks.

This week we talk about Colin’s experience with doing workshops. Which were the most popular subjects and how many student’s did he teach at one time?

How do you increase the contrast of your paintings? Colin talks you through the basics of achieving this across your paintings. Do you need to do a drawing course before you start using Pastel Pencils? We discuss this and more on this week’s show.

This week Colin discusses in detail how to tackle trees using Pastel Pencils. We also discuss using reference pictures with tracedown, differences between "taupe" and "sand" coloured ingres pastel paper and sharpening pastel pencils.

This week we talk about how important keeping your reference picture close to your painting is. Colin talks about how often he refers to his picture to pick up the fine details and keep them in your "mind's eye".

This week Colin discusses how you can accidentally end up smudging your work and how to prevent this from happening. We also discuss feedback on our humidity question a few weeks back and how Colin would combat this. We discuss a new “mini membership” with a small range of subjects and ideal for absolute beginners, launching today: http://youtube.com/pastelpencilart