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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 […]

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 […]

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.

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

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

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.

Coloured Pencil Artist, Bonny Snowdon, helps you to discover how to create realistic textured fur on drafting film using layering techniques, precise tools like the Tombow Mono Eraser and Slice tool, and expert tips on colour, values, and structure.

Coloured Pencil Artist Bonny Snowdon helps you to achieve realistic animal portraits with coloured pencils by balancing detail, using black wisely for depth, and avoiding harsh outlines.