In this episode Colin talks about an incredible new discovery he has made which will blow your mind and help with understanding tonal values which in turn will improve your drawing/painting.

In this episode, Colin talks about how to obtain and adapt reference pictures, whether it's photographing your pet dog or getting that perfect landscape scene. We then discuss how to adapt that reference picture to produce a really interesting piece of art. Colin talks to himself for a while and answers your questions.

In this episode, we talk about expressing yourself through painting using your imagination. Colin talks in more depth about Watercolour and how this works beautifully with Pastel Pencils. We also answer your questions!

In this episode, we discuss how to draw miniature paintings in both Pastel Pencil and Watercolour. Colin shares his love of A.R.Quiton's work and how it's inspired him to paint a new Watercolour/Pastel Pencil Picture. We take your questions including whether it's actually practical to paint on location...

In a surprise visit back to Broadstairs, Colin and Steve reunite to bring you episode 20 where we discuss the differences between Pastel Board and Pastel Paper. We reveal and tease a few new projects coming soon and answer your questions.

In this cross-town/city podcast, we speak to Colin in Broadstairs from Steve's office in London. We discuss the easiest and most difficult animals to produce in Pastel Pencils. Colin discusses the dangers in taking on commission work and we answer more of your questions!

Colin talks about the best and worst demonstrations he's done over the years, we ramble on about always being "positive" and answer your questions including our new (old) Pen & Wash DVD!

We mix it up this week by talking about Colin's experience with Pen & Ink. We also discuss how he developed Sepia tones with Pastel Pencils. Colin answers your questions including how much dust is actually created from using Pastel Pencils?

In this later-than-usual episode, Colin discusses how he came up with the idea of producing his own Packs to teach how to draw different subjects. We also answer questions and discuss the potential for Colin to do a "Male" Portrait rather than always being tempted to draw lovely ladies!

In this episode, Colin talks more about how he developed the idea of square drawing and the risks he took along the way. We answer your questions and share a get well message for Anne.