In this episode we talk about sepia in Pastel Pencils, the problems with switching between subjects and how to tackle “artist’s block” and pressures of commission work. We also discuss painting snow in Watercolour and reveal a new offer in time for Christmas.

In this episode, we discuss Colin’s take on Quinton’s Hollyhocks painting and some obstacles he had to overcome. Find out alternative ways to get sharp points on Pastel Pencils. Send your questions to [email protected]

We answer more of your questions including how to tackle skies in pastel pencils, especially those that appear "smokey". How does paper tooth affect landscapes & portraits and how do you mix a dark purple in Pastel Pencils?

In this episode we whizz through more of your questions with Colin. We discuss sharpening pastel pencils, substituting out colours in pictures, forming colour arrangements and putting multiple subjects in your picture. We also tease the next animal picture…

In this episode, we talk about how to make black dogs look older or younger using Pastel Pencils. In watercolour, we discuss whether you should apply a wash to your paper first as well as how large you could make your pictures.

All this and more in Episode 47! Send your questions to [email protected].

In this episode, we talk about using ColourFix, sourcing TraceDown and using Pastel Dust like a palette for mixing colours. Colin talks about tackling “mousy” coloured hair and we reveal some exciting news on our competition.

In this episode, we have 2 BIG announcements launching 2 new services for anyone interested in Watercolour or Pastel Pencil. Colin also answers your questions including using transtrace/carbon and how to tackle the backgrounds with grass, leaves etc.

In this episode, we talk about "over-working" your picture and how useful putty rubbers can be to create texture on your artwork. Colin also explains the difficulty of using Soft Pastels and the paper best to use for hard or soft pastels.

In this episode, we answer your questions and reveal some new projects coming soon. Why use Mixed Mediums? Can you get the same results using just one? How do you apply polychromos Pastel Sticks to Birds? Recorded live in London at the Actors Centre, Covent Garden.

In this episode Colin discusses when it is a good idea to put a base colour down to cushion the darker colour on top and to almost think of it as a "palette" as with Watercolour. Colin also talks masking tape and can you combine Polychromos Pencils with Pastel Pencils?