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Coloured Pencil Drawing: 5 Things I Wish I Knew at the Beginning

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 […]

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5 Things I Wish I Knew About Coloured Pencil Drawing
5 Things I Wish I Knew About Coloured Pencil Drawing

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 […]

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June 11, 2025

May Coloured pencil chronicles video

Join coloured pencil artist Bonny Snowdon for May’s update featuring a transformational art retreat, Coloured Pencil Week magic, and exciting Ignite membership news.

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June 4, 2025

Best Drawing Surfaces for Coloured Pencil Art

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.

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May 28, 2025

Ignite is finally open!

Ignite is open! Weekly live sessions, expert artist tutorials, mindset support & the kindest art community—this is your sign to say yes to you.

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May 21, 2025

Finding Yourself Again- One Pencil Stroke at a time

Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week Have you ever found yourself staring at a blank piece of paper, coloured pencils beside you, your mind racing—and wondered, Where do I even begin? You’re not alone. For so many of us, art is more than a hobby. It’s a lifeline. A quiet, creative escape. A gentle act of […]

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May 14, 2025

join ignite waitlist

Coloured pencil artist Bonny Snowdon shares how Ignite helps you ditch perfection, build confidence, and fall in love with drawing again.

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May 7, 2025

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

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

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