Let’s Talk Pencils: A Beginner-Friendly Guide to Derwent’s Finest – Lightfast, Studio, and Drawing

Coloured pencil artist Bonny Snowdon reveals the secret to soft, realistic textures—loose circles, gentle layers, and a perfectly blunt pencil tip with derwent

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April 23, 2025

Coloured pencil artist Bonny Snowdon shares the secret to soft, realistic textures—loose circles, gentle layering, and a blunt pencil tip that makes fur and feathers come alive on the page!

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April 16, 2025

Artist Journeys Sparked by Coloured Pencil Week blog post

Coloured pencil artist Bonny Snowdon reveals her top tips for drawing ultra-realistic fur using layers, shadows, and a few surprising tools!

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April 11, 2025

Coloured Pencil Week Artist Stories: From First Sketches to Creative Confidence

Coloured pencil artist Bonny Snowdon reveals her top tips for drawing ultra-realistic fur using layers, shadows, and a few surprising tools!

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April 4, 2025

Whats in my Coloured Pencil Tool Box

Coloured pencil artist Bonny Snowdon opens up her toolbox and reveals the essential (and unexpected!) tools behind her stunning portraits.

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March 28, 2025

How to Draw a Foal in Coloured Pencil

Coloured pencil Artist Bonny Snowdon shares her techniques for capturing a foal’s softness and form. Learn how to layer, blend, and add depth to bring your drawing to life with ease.

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March 21, 2025

My Feature in Colored Pencil Magazine!

Coloured pencil artist Bonny Snowdon shares her inspiring journey in the latest issue of Coloured Pencil Magazine. Discover how she overcame self-doubt, rediscovered her passion for drawing, and proved that it’s never too late to pick up your pencils again.

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March 14, 2025

Spring is in the Air—Let’s Draw a Fox Cub Together!

Coloured pencil artist Bonny Snowdon, welcomes spring with a live draw-along. Learn to create a gorgeous fox cub step by step, master fur techniques, and bring warm, rich tones to life with coloured pencils.

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March 7, 2025

February Catch-Up: Art, Books & A Sneaky Peek at What’s Coming

Coloured pencil artist Bonny Snowdon shows you her latest updates, a game-changing technique for faster realism, and an exciting live draw-along. Discover tips for blocking in colour, refining details, and bringing artwork to life!

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February 28, 2025

The Magic of Mixing Warm and Cool Greys for Depth and Realism

Coloured Pencil Artist, Bonny Snowdon shares her expert tips on using warm and cool greys to add depth, softness, and realism to your drawings—perfect for life-like fur!

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February 21, 2025

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