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Discover why confidence and mindset matter just as much as drawing techniques.

I know it can feel quite overwhelming when it comes to choosing the right surface for your coloured pencil piece. You’ve got different papers, different opinions, and that little voice saying “If I pick the wrong one, I’ll ruin it.”  So let’s take a breath and simplify it. This is how I choose my surface… […]

Leaves look simple… until you try to draw them. Suddenly there are overlaps, twists, shadows, odd shapes, bits missing  and it can all feel a bit overwhelming. So let me start with this: You don’t need to copy the photo exactly. Drawing leaves is about understanding shape, light, and layering not perfection. 1. Start with […]

World mental health day a couple of weeks ago got me thinking about just how much art and creativity have been a lifeline for me. Over the years, whenever life has felt overwhelming, picking up my pencils has been a way to steady myself. Drawing slows me down. It gives me space to breathe, to […]

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Coloured pencil artist Bonny Snowdon shows top tips for drawing realistic, detailed eyes using coloured pencils—structure, blending, and subtle highlights.”

When we first start drawing, especially if we’re aiming for realism, it’s easy to get lost in the details. We think: “If I just draw every hair, every line, every speck, then my drawing will look real.” But realism isn’t about capturing every single mark you see. It’s about creating the feeling of life on […]

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 […]