Learn to
draw realistic subjects with coloured pencils
I'm Bonny Snowdon, and I've taught thousands of students around the world to draw realistically with coloured pencils.
Learn to
draw realistic subjects with coloured pencils
I'm Bonny Snowdon, and I've taught thousands of students around the world to draw realistically with coloured pencils.
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How can you learn with me?
Whatever your budget or experience, I want everyone to be able to learn coloured pencil drawing with me. That's why I've built a few different ways in, from free resources right through to my Ignite membership.
Scribble Newsletter
Want weekly inspiration?
Want weekly inspiration?
Each week I'll send you drawing tips, tutorials, personal stories and creative lessons to inspire and support your artistic journey.
Each week I'll send you drawing tips, tutorials, personal stories and creative lessons to inspire and support your artistic journey.
just getting started?
free resources
just getting started?
Free coloured pencil tutorials and downloadable step-by-step guides, packed with helpful tips and techniques to support your drawing and help you build your skills.
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READY TO MAKE REAL PROGRESS?
ignite membership
Weekly live teaching, hundreds of tutorials, a welcoming community and everything you need to grow as a coloured pencil artist.
Weekly live sessions & replays
Hundreds of in-depth tutorials
Supportive community
Confidence coaching & expert guidance
Weekly live sessions & replays
Hundreds of in-depth tutorials
Supportive community
Confidence coaching & expert guidance
Weekly live teaching, hundreds of tutorials, a welcoming community and everything you need to grow as a coloured pencil artist.
the spark app
need a creative boost?
need a creative boost?
Pocket-sized creative encouragement, guided meditations and quick prompts whenever you need a creative boost!
Pocket-sized creative encouragement, guided meditations and quick prompts whenever you need a creative boost!
prefer learning one subject at a time?
prefer learning one subject at a time?
Workshops & tutorials
One-day workshops, pre-recorded tutorials, and written step-by-step guides, perfect if you want to learn a specific subject.
One-day workshops, pre-recorded tutorials, and written step-by-step guides, perfect if you want to learn a specific subject.
Explore More With Me
Want weekly inspiration?
Each week I'll send you drawing tips, tutorials, personal stories and creative lessons to inspire and support your artistic journey.
just getting started?
Free coloured pencil tutorials and downloadable step-by-step guides, packed with helpful tips and techniques to support your drawing and help you build your skills.
Enjoy a monthly catch-up from behind the coloured pencils.
Enjoy a monthly catch-up from behind the coloured pencils.
bonny unfiltered newsletter
Each month I'll share an honest, unscripted chat about drawing, confidence, creativity, business, the animals and whatever else happens to be on my mind that day.
Each month I'll share an honest, unscripted chat about drawing, confidence, creativity, business, the animals and whatever else happens to be on my mind that day.
living in full colour podcast
living in full colour podcast
listen and get inspired
listen and get inspired
Living in Full Colour is about rediscovering yourself through creativity, confidence and community, with honest conversations about courage, self-belief and living life with more joy and colour.
Living in Full Colour is about rediscovering yourself through creativity, confidence and community, with honest conversations about courage, self-belief and living life with more joy and colour.
Coloured pencil tips
Coloured pencil tips
My Blog
Get useful coloured pencil hints and tips, step-by-step tutorials, and guides to help you develop your drawing skills every week on my blog.
Get useful coloured pencil hints and tips, step-by-step tutorials, and guides to help you develop your drawing skills every week on my blog.
Meet Bonny Snowdon, your coloured pencil artist and teacher
I love drawing, and I love helping people fall in love with drawing too, even if they've never picked up a pencil before.
I have a unique way of teaching, and it's how I've taught thousands of people across 20+ countries to draw realistic animals and portraits in coloured pencil. I bring the “do this, do that” into it, of course, but I'll also talk about how you're feeling, and what to do when you think things are going to pot. I get into your head (in a good way), and I give you all the tools so you can create your own coloured pencil drawings and not just follow a tutorial, although if you want to follow tutorials, you can do that too!
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There's something magical about seeing someone who truly believes they can't draw create something amazing. The look on their face when they hold up their drawing and say “I did that” is something I will never tire of.
There's something magical about seeing someone who truly believes they can't draw create something amazing. The look on their face when they hold up their drawing and say “I did that” is something I will never tire of.
Cheryl went from childhood dream to adult reality.
"I loved doing art as a young child and once in high school I was never allowed to join the art class because I was always told that I wasn't good enough. Fast-forward 60 some years and here I am. Now I do craft fairs and art competitions and I have ventured out into Pet Portraits."
CHERYL BRANDS
real results
Heidi went from novice to pet portrait artist in months.
"I joined Ignite after seeing Bonny on Facebook. The Ignite community has been so supportive and encouraging. My drawing skills have greatly improved through the detailed tutorials and live art clubs. I'm now taking commissions for my art, all thanks to Ignite."
HEIDI ROBINSON
real results
Glenys has found mindfulness through drawing.
"My journey started in May 2023 when my sisters came to stay with me. I was grieving the loss of my only daughter. Each drawing I do is for me. I love it. It takes me to another world that I prefer. I feel my daughter with me each time I draw. I'm now ok within my skin."
GLENYS ARKINSTALL
real results
"Bonny gave me the courage to embrace colour and realise a lifelong dream."
"When I was a child I wanted to study art but my father did not think it was a worthy career so I was not allowed to study. Then five years ago I lost my husband and needed something to take my mind off my grief. Then by chance I came across Bonny online and began following her and then joining Ignite."
TATYANA TAMM
"I'm proud of my progress and thrilled to be part of this amazing community."
"Joining the Bonny Snowdon Academy was the best decision I made, especially during Covid. I've learned much more than drawing, all in a stress-free, supportive environment. While I didn't aim to become a full-time artist, I've achieved more than I expected, including participating in a local exhibit."
CLAIRE SYLVESTER
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