REAd the post →

Bringing Life to a Human portrait

There’s something really special about drawing humans. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been working with my lovely Art Club members on a portrait of a young girl, and I thought it might be helpful to pull together some of the biggest lessons we uncovered along the way. Whether you’re just starting out with portraits […]

featured post

Bringing Life to a Human portrait
Bringing Life to a Human portrait

There’s something really special about drawing humans. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been working with my lovely Art Club members on a portrait of a young girl, and I thought it might be helpful to pull together some of the biggest lessons we uncovered along the way. Whether you’re just starting out with portraits […]

REad the post →

July 16, 2025

Why Community Matters (And Why My Free Coloured Pencil Group Might Be Just What You Need)

Discover the power of creative connection in Bonny Snowdon’s free Coloured Pencil Facebook Group

REad the post →

July 9, 2025

Whales, Workshops and a Whole Lot of Joy - Welcome to June’s Coloured Pencil Chronicles!

Well, what a month June has been! 💛 It feels like I’ve been away forever, and yet somehow like I blinked and the month was over. We kicked things off by welcoming lots of lovely new members into Ignite—which always feels a bit like Christmas. I’ve loved seeing so many new faces settling in and […]

REad the post →

July 2, 2025

Bonny with her daughter Maisy

If you’d told me ten years ago that I’d be running a seven-figure art business, teaching thousands of people how to draw with coloured pencils, and waking up every day feeling deeply happy I wouldn’t have believed you. Because it took me 22 years to find myself again. Back in 2015…well, probably even before then […]

REad the post →

June 25, 2025

drawing dogs in coloured pencil

Let’s be honest, drawing dogs in coloured pencil has to be one of the most joyful things we can do… right after you’ve lovingly sharpened them all to a perfect deadly point, only for your actual dog to send them flying off the table with a wag of their tail. Whether you’re creating a detailed […]

REad the post →

June 18, 2025

5 Things I Wish I Knew About Coloured Pencil Drawing

This week I want to take you back to the beginning. Back to when I was sat with my colouring books in 2015, hiding away in the evening with a pack of pencils and a whole heap of self-doubt. I had no idea back then that I’d one day be running a business teaching thousands […]

REad the post →

June 11, 2025

May Coloured pencil chronicles video

Join coloured pencil artist Bonny Snowdon for May’s update featuring a transformational art retreat, Coloured Pencil Week magic, and exciting Ignite membership news.

REad the post →

June 4, 2025

Best Drawing Surfaces for Coloured Pencil Art

Coloured pencil artist Bonny Snowdon is back with a new video, some surface-level wisdom (pun intended), and answers to your most common paper-related woes.

REad the post →

May 28, 2025

Ignite is finally open!

Ignite is open! Weekly live sessions, expert artist tutorials, mindset support & the kindest art community—this is your sign to say yes to you.

REad the post →

May 21, 2025

Finding Yourself Again- One Pencil Stroke at a time

Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week Have you ever found yourself staring at a blank piece of paper, coloured pencils beside you, your mind racing—and wondered, Where do I even begin? You’re not alone. For so many of us, art is more than a hobby. It’s a lifeline. A quiet, creative escape. A gentle act of […]

REad the post →

May 14, 2025

Get inspired and keep learning with my weekly newsletter      

I’ll send you drawing tips, useful techniques, colour recipes and even tutorials so you can learn something new every week!


weekly scribble