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Transform your art and discover boundless possibilities with coloured pencils. Ignite is reopening its doors in 2025 – be the first to know when your creative journey begins.

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The path to creating art you love starts here.

Every pencil stroke tells your story. Through Ignite's unique Evolve philosophy, you'll discover that artistic growth isn't just about technique – it's about embracing a journey where joy, confidence, and creativity flourish together.

Do you love to draw but feel uncertain about how to improve? Whether you’re struggling with confidence, finding it difficult to choose the right colours, or feel your artwork lacks depth, Ignite is here to help.

I will help you create drawings you love.

Join Ignite If You're Ready To...

Take your existing art skills to incredible new heights

Discover a creative path that brings joy beyond just drawing

Transform your life through art, even if you're not sure where to begin

Create artwork you never thought possible

Prove those art-doubting voices wrong (just like I did!)

Start your artistic journey, even if you've never held a pencil before

i'm here for you all

As an award-winning expert Coloured Pencil Artist and mentor based in North Yorkshire, I've discovered that everything you've ever wanted can be found with a pencil in your hand. I've developed the Evolve method to transform not just your drawings, but your entire approach to art and creativity.

I’m the Art teacher you wish you’d had at school!

Hi there, I'm Bonny Snowdon

Finding joy in every creation

Maintaining an open, curious mind

Embracing genuine excitement

Cultivating an "I can do this" attitude

Following guided, step-by-step lessons

Building resilience through challenges

Practicing with purpose and patience

Treating ourselves with compassion

THE

Evolve

Philosophy

Evolve recognises that artistic development is a continuous cycle of growth, not a linear path. When you combine joy, purpose, and practice, something magical happens... you'll discover that confidence and skill naturally develop when you truly love what you do. This is the heart of Ignite and the Evolve philosophy.

This is the heart of Ignite and the Evolve philosophy.

Imagine a Place Where You Can:

Build unshakeable confidence in your artistic choices

Fall in love with each piece you create

Draw like you’ve never drawn before

Find your ultimate freedom and potential

Overcome life’s obstacles through drawing

Let go of perfectionism and embrace your creative journey

Join a kind and friendly community that celebrates every milestone

Overcome life’s obstacles through drawing

Become the happy confident artist you long to be

I WANT TO BE IN THIS PLACE →

More than just a membership, Ignite is your creative sanctuary: a place where I will help you see your work through different lenses, where drawing is fun and accessible to everyone, where you'll find the good in everything you do, and where your confidence will grow - all delivered with laughter and happiness. Here's what awaits:

Welcome To

Weekly live Art Club sessions

Business development drop-ins

Monthly confidence-building workshops with our in-house expert coach

Exclusive members' Facebook community

Supportive Community

Extensive tutorial library with access to whole catalogue of previous live streams & tutorials

Exclusive perks and discounts

Online exhibition opportunities

Line art, photos and guides

Resources & Opportunities

Signature Coloured Pencil Foundations Course

Monthly critiques

Monthly live Q&A sessions

On-demand, step-by-step tutorials with real time voice over

Expert Guidance

Access to our weekly Art Club

... At least 4 live draw-along sessions with me. We draw together as a community anything from a two hour drawing start to finish to a much bigger project.

brand new tutorial FROM ME

... Anywhere from 1 hour to 40 where I either demonstrate a particular technique or I provide a full step by step tutorial with voice over.

tutorial from expert artist team

... I’ve curated this team of artists who are all experts in their field. You will receive anything from botanical tutorials through to portraits, landscape or still life projects.

Live Q&A session

... With me where you get to ask your burning questions on drawing, business or even life. No such thing as a silly question.

Live Critique session

... Where I will work with selected works, giving you the chance to also ask your questions.

group coaching SESSION

... Anything from time management to goal setting and everything in between. Either delivered live or pre-recorded.

business drop in 

... If you’re wanting to develop your business prowess then these sessions are for you. Delivered live or pre-recorded.

Each month you’ll get

You'll learn to

Choose your colours with confidence (no more guessing!)

Develop a simple but effective way to plan your work

Transfer your line art perfectly every time

Build amazing depth in your drawings

Understand values in a way that finally makes sense

Get the most from your coloured pencils through layering

Bring genuine character to your subjects

Really see and understand what you're drawing

Create artwork you're truly proud of

Know exactly how to improve your own work

Feel confident tackling any subject that catches your eye

Take your drawings from good to "wow!"

Expert Artist Team

Because I know that my members are passionate about all kinds of subjects, I have curated an amazing team of artists who specialise in subjects I don’t.

This means that from January 2025 you will have access to an additional tutorial each month that is either delivered by a botanical artist, landscape artist, still life artist or portrait artist.

New! for 2025

Helen Carter - Realism Artist

David Sandell - Portrait Artist

Gemma Bakewell - Realism Artist

Emma Tildesley - Botanical Artist

Emma Tildesley - Botanical Artist

Kevin Roeckl - Portrait Artist

Here’s what happens to people when they join me

It goes way beyond the drawing - and I’m here to give you all of it!

You'll feel your confidence grow with every drawing.

You'll create artwork you never thought possible.

You'll see colours and values in a whole new way.

You'll be amazed at how your skills naturally develop.

You'll feel proud showing others your artwork.

You'll create pieces that tell beautiful stories.

You'll master colours you once found challenging.

You'll develop a style that's uniquely yours.

You'll join a community that celebrates every success.

You'll overcome the obstacles that held you back.

And then - well then, just watch your art and life bloom together.

Got a question? We have the answer.

Is THIS membership suitable for beginners?

Absolutely! In your membership you get my signature course "Coloured Pencil Foundations" that has been created specifically for beginners.

WHAT IS PROVIDED IN THE MONTHLY TUTORIAL?

In all tutorials, you get step-by-step videos, line art and materials list. This list also includes the source of the reference photo, so that you can credit the photographer.

Do I get access to previous tutorials?

Yes. There is a search function in my Tutorial Library, where you can search for specific topics or tutorials that have been released in Ignite. 

I LIVE OUTSIDE EUROPE. Will that matter?

I have students from all over the world, so I'm conscious that time is important. All my live streams are recorded, so they can be watched back, and I always try to stagger timings where I can.

CAN I SELL THE ART I CREATE FROM IGNITE?

Yes. Usually, with any tutorial I create I have asked specific permission from the photographer or the photo is from a site such as Pixabay. If I don't have permission then I will let you know. You are welcome to share on your social media sites, create prints and sell the original. All I ask is that you credit the photographer and me.

WHEN WILL THE ignite MEMBERSHIP RE-OPEN?

We are set to open doors to Ignite again in early 2025. We only open doors a few times a year, so make sure you get signed up for notifications on our re-open!

Be First in Line for 2025

Join the Ignite waitlist and take the first step toward drawing in everything you've ever wanted. When you sign up, you'll be notified the moment doors open again.

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