Choosing coloured pencils can feel like a bit of a minefield… can’t it? There are so many brands, so many opinions, and it’s very easy to think you need all of them to get good results. But let’s simplify it. All coloured pencils are made from a mix of wax and oil – it’s just […]

From 24th–31st May 2026, we’ll spend a full week drawing together.  You’ll be guided step by step through 3 african animal drawings, with a lovely community around you, plus there are some exciting giveaways, and a few little bonuses along the way – all for just £10 / $13. Sign Up Here: https://colouredpencilweek.com/ticket-2026-organic   What We’ll […]

You may have noticed a shift in how i approach my drawings lately. So I’d love to properly introduce you to it my Global Layering Method 🥰 It’s a simple approach, but it can make a huge difference when it comes to creating realistic coloured pencil drawings. What is my Global Layering Method? The name […]

Can we have a really honest moment? How many unfinished drawings are sitting in a drawer somewhere… waiting for you to come back? If you’re nodding along, you’re absolutely not alone. I see this all the time (and I’ve been there myself too). You start full of excitement.You’ve found the perfect reference.You’re ready. And then…A […]

March has been one of those months where so much has been happening in the studio – lots of drawing, lots of progress… and quite a few things I can’t share just yet! But there are a few lovely moments I can show you, including this month’s Art Club piece, what we’ve been working on […]

I’m hosting a FREE live Meerkat draw-along on Sunday 26th April at 5pm (UK time), and I’d absolutely love you to come and join me!  We’ll be creating one full meerkat together, step by step – and along the way, you’ll learn the core coloured pencil basics you can take into all your future drawings. […]

If you’ve ever drawn on Pastelmat, you’ll probably know exactly the stage I’m about to talk about. You start a drawing. You add the first few layers. And then suddenly you look at it and think: “Oh my goodness… this looks so grainy.”“Should I start again?”“Why does this paper feel so hard to draw on?” […]

February has been a wonderfully full creative month, so I thought it was time for another relaxed catch-up. In this episode of my February Coloured Pencil Chronicles, I sit down and chat about what’s been happening behind the scenes, from recent drawings to a few exciting updates around the Academy. In this episode I chat […]

Drafting film is a bit of a funny old surface. The first time you try it, you might think, “Ooo this is smooth… lovely!” and then five minutes later, “Why won’t this behave like my normal paper?” 😅 It’s brilliant but only if you understand how it wants to be used. So let’s keep this […]

If you’ve ever found yourself staring at shelves (or webpages) full of pencils thinking “Where on earth do I even start?” you’re not alone. I get asked this almost daily – and it made me think… if I were starting again today, knowing everything I’ve learned over the last ten years, what would I actually […]