If you’ve ever drawn on Pastelmat, you’ll probably know exactly the stage I’m about to talk about. You start a drawing. You add the first few layers. And then suddenly you look at it and think: “Oh my goodness… this looks so grainy.”“Should I start again?”“Why does this paper feel so hard to draw on?” […]

If you’ve ever found yourself staring at shelves (or webpages) full of pencils thinking “Where on earth do I even start?” you’re not alone. I get asked this almost daily – and it made me think… if I were starting again today, knowing everything I’ve learned over the last ten years, what would I actually […]

Welcoming new students into my coloured pencil membership is genuinely one of my favourite things – and from 19th–25th January 2026, the doors are open again. If you’ve ever felt that quiet pull back towards drawing… this is for you. What You’ll Learn Inside My Coloured Pencil Membership Rather than overwhelm you with everything at […]

As December comes to a close, I wanted to sit down and share a gentle round-up of the month in my Coloured Pencil Chronicles – and really, the year as a whole. This episode of my December Coloured Pencil Chronicles was recorded just before Christmas, tucked away in my bedroom, and it’s very much in […]

Let’s keep this really simple. If you’d like to learn how to draw with coloured pencils, but you feel: This is for you. From 12–18 January 2026, I’m running Ignite Your Spark Week – a one-week, no-commitment drawing experience inside my Ignite membership for just £10 / $13. Ignite is my coloured pencil membership. It’s […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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