Materials Guide

Choosing coloured pencils can feel like a bit of a minefield… can’t it? There are so many brands, so many opinions, and it’s very easy to think you need all of them to get good results. But let’s simplify it. All coloured pencils are made from a mix of wax and oil – it’s just […]

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 opens up her toolbox and reveals the essential (and unexpected!) tools behind her stunning portraits.

Join Coloured Pencil Artist Bonny Snowdon as she shares her must-have tools for creating realistic art. From her favourite drawing surface to her trusty pencil sharpener—discover her top picks!

Coloured Pencil Artist Bonny Snowdon shares why you don’t have to rely on pastels to create a background on Pastelmat, by sharing her tried and tested techniques using coloured pencils.

Bonny shares her thoughts on a new drawing surface called Rising Museum board, used for a detailed cowgirl portrait.

Coloured pencil artist Bonny Snowdon shares her knowledge of what a Slice Tool is and how to use it to add more realism to your drawings.

Coloured Pencil artist Bonny Snowdon shares five of her favourite tools to use when creating a realistic coloured pencil drawing on Pastelmat.

Coloured pencil artist Bonny Snowdon shares some common Pastelmat myths and why they’re not true.

Coloured Pencil artist Bonny Snowdon shares her top tips you need to know when drawing on Pastelmat including what to do when you go wrong, why you should create a base layer first and why it’s important to understand the texture before you start drawing.