Creating realistic and vibrant feathers on drafting film is a bit different from the usual fur in Bonny’s tutorials. Learn these tips and techniques to help you draw realistic-looking birds.

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July 5, 2024

Coloured Pencil Artist Bonny Snowdon shares what’s been going on behind the scenes at the Bonny Snowdon Academy in June. From new drawings to a trip to Amsterdam!

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June 28, 2024

Bonny shares her latest tutorial, which features a kangaroo, using a surface that she hasn’t worked with much before – Rising Museum Board.

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June 21, 2024

There are several techniques that will really help to add a spark of life to your drawings, and using an embossing tool is one of them. Find out how to use an embossing tool here…

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June 14, 2024

Learn my quick tips for fixing mistakes in your coloured pencil drawings. When things don’t go quite to plan, don’t panic. Do a bit of planning, and you’ll soon find your way back.

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June 7, 2024

Coloured Pencil Artist Bonny Snowdon shares what’s been going on behind the scenes at the Bonny Snowdon Academy in May. From a work trip to San Francisco to her first-ever Coloured Pencil Week, she shares it all.

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May 31, 2024

Coloured Pencil artist Bonny Snowdon shares some tips and techniques for drawing textured fur on drafting film.

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May 17, 2024

Coloured Pencil artist Bonny Snowdon shares what black coloured pencils she uses and why they’re key in drawing realistic animals.

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May 10, 2024

Coloured pencil artist Bonny Snowdon shares the story of how she became a full-time artist, some tips for how she has made her business successful and some of the important steps in her journey to becoming a successful full-time artist.

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May 3, 2024

Coloured pencil artist Bonny Snowdon shares all the events of April including the launch of her new Ignite Video Hub, the announcement of Coloured Pencil Week and discussing the drawings she has been working on.

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April 26, 2024

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