Coloured Pencil Artist Bonny Snowdon showcases five gentle reminders every artist needs to hear this autumn!

My August Chronicles is here and wow – its been a whirlwind full of creativity, community, and exciting announcements. From teaching my first in-person workshop in a year, to releasing a brand-new freebie, to finishing a big personal piece (yes, my colourful Cat in a Basket which might just be my favourite yet!), I’ve loved […]

Drawing Leather. It might seem like a simple brown strap at first glance, but wow it’s anything but boring to draw. It’s got depth, texture, subtle curves, soft shadows, sometimes even stitching… and if you rush it, you’ll lose all that gorgeous detail. So, if you’ve ever found yourself staring at a leather halter or […]

Here are some of my biggest takeaways and top tips if you’re thinking of giving landscape drawing a go:If the thought of drawing a landscape makes you instantly panic about greens, skies, or trees, you’re not alone. Landscapes can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re more used to drawing fluffy fur or glistening eyes. But here’s […]

Diary management hasn’t always come naturally to me. For years, I tried to keep everything in my head until the day I forgot someone was turning up at my house and left them standing on the doorstep while I dashed off to the garage. Not ideal! As artists, we often crave freedom. We want to […]

July brought birthdays, spa days, creative sparks, chaotic podcasting, and plenty of art!

I’m incredibly proud to be Yorkshire born and bred. I grew up in a tiny village just outside Ripon, helping out in my dad’s restaurant, finding my love for animals, riding pigs (yep this happened) and exploring the countryside barefoot—literally! It was the kind of childhood filled with fresh air, chalk drawings on pavements, and […]

If you’ve followed my journey for a while, you’ll know I love sharing tips and techniques to help you grow as an artist. Whether it’s through my weekly Scribble newsletter, facebook group, workshops, or my membership, I’m always excited to teach and encourage others to pick up their pencils and get creating. But lately, I’ve […]

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 […]

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