Last in the Leopard tutorial. I apologise for some non existent sound in this one, my microphone stopped working for a period of time - it's only a short while around 3 hours in.
2019-10-02 18:21:19 +0000 UTC View PostJust a quick update, and an apology for not being particularly communicative this last week. I had the utter pleasure of spending a week with two amazing artists who invited me out to the States for a private workshop. We had the best week, incredibly busy, but got so much done. I'm now back in the UK, jet lag is gone, and I'm now working into the small hours again to try and edit videos for yo...
2019-09-30 23:10:43 +0000 UTC View Post
Fjord foal on pastelmat and curly red fur on duralar - both with full length voice over videos. The remainder of the leopard will be uploaded when I’m home from the states on Sunday 😊
2019-09-27 16:56:33 +0000 UTC View PostYou can find the majority of my tutorials using either the spreadsheet attached to the post in the link or via my website. All the tutorial links will be up on my website shortly 😊
Getting to grips with soft and subtle but still having dramatic shadows. And there’s some grass as well!!!!
2019-09-11 23:24:55 +0000 UTC View Post
This will be going live tomorrow for the Animal Artists Collective, but you get to see if first :)
This is just an eleven minute video giving you information about the endangered Amur Leopard, plus more info about using drafting film with coloured pencils.
I got a bit giddy when I heard the leopard roaring sound lol!!
2019-09-11 15:00:52 +0000 UTC View Post
Back in July, the fabulous Vicki Evans and Pearl De Chalain visited me in Yorkshire for a few days. I organised a trip around the Derwent factory up in the Lake District. I don't think any of us actually realised what am amazing day it was going to be!
Derwent were fantastic - no restrictions on photos or videos, except for the dipping room where we had to switch off phones due to t...
2019-09-09 11:49:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Send in any burning questions to bonny.snowdon@gmail.com or if you've ideas for something you'd really like me talk about pop it here in the comments. You'll have the chance to chat live with me during the session.
I will post a link just before the event starts. Apologies for the lateness of this - I'm in the US until the 29th.
2019-09-09 10:30:37 +0000 UTC View Post
The wheels are in motion for a very exciting on-line Art Competition and Exhibition opportunity, exclusive to all my Patrons.
This will be open to all levels of ability and will provide a platform to showcase and potentially sell your wonderful artwork and possibly win a prize too!
Open exclusively for Patrons of my channel, and I think open to all mediums not just coloured pe...
2019-09-08 10:58:47 +0000 UTC View Post
Part three, and this is where we draw the teeth!
2019-09-06 18:47:51 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's the first part of the full tutorial for September. This is the Leopard on Dura-lar drafting film. You can use any type of drafting film for this as long as it's double matt. The Dura-lar is slightly smoother and is thicker than the polydraw.
I'm attaching the line drawing and the reference for you.
I really hope you enjoy this one, you'll definitely learn new techniques!
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Firstly, I apologise about the quality of the video. I have realised it's incredibly difficult to film black paper! You can still see all the details, but the lighting varies which is a bit frustrating.
This is from a photo by Daydream Equine Photography, so please credit her whenever you share your piece.
I'll upload a workbook shortly.
2019-09-03 00:08:16 +0000 UTC View PostI'm teaching all day today, but will be uploading videos later this afternoon for September :)
Thank you all for your continued support, as ever any questions please don't hesitate to contact me, and if you haven't already, consider joining my facebook group and my discord for further support and motivation :)
Have a fab day!
2019-09-02 07:58:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Red Poodle fur! This one is going to be fun!!!!!
2019-08-27 15:16:00 +0000 UTC View Post
This is the focus tutorial materials list for September. Just three pencils and Fabriano Black Black or you can use Black mount board. I would advise against Anthracite pastelmat as it's not dark enough.
2019-08-27 15:13:37 +0000 UTC View Post
PDF file attached with all the materials you'll need for September's full tutorial.
You can use any type of drafting film as long as it's matt and double sided. I've given you a full list of colours, I find on the Dura-lar the colours seem to be more true, whereas the polydraw they were a little off. If you want to choose your own colours, feel free. You'll see from my piece I actually we...
2019-08-27 15:04:40 +0000 UTC View Post
On dura-Lar/drafting film. This is so much fun to do - lots of techniques and loads of detail to get stuck into. The first part will be going up on 2nd September 😊
2019-08-25 23:25:22 +0000 UTC View Post
I've changed this playback so everyone can see :)
Thank you all so much for tuning in :)
Info for you that we discussed:
Copyright free photo sites: have a look at Sema Martin's blog - link here: https://www.semamartin.com/blog/2019/6/10/free-reference-...
2019-08-22 20:12:49 +0000 UTC View Post
I'll be sharing a link here that will take you to the live session. Lots of fab questions to answer, and of course it's live so you can ask questions during the session. It will be recorded, and the link posted so you can watch at your leisure :)
2019-08-22 13:52:14 +0000 UTC View Post
This gorgeous leopard from a photo by Paul Brander is one of the tutorials for September 😍 it’s on drafting film and will be totally real time as usual with voice over
2019-08-21 13:50:13 +0000 UTC View Post
The wonderful Emma from the Coloured Pencil Shop has offered all my Patrons 10% off when they buy their pencils and accessories from her online shop.
All you have to do is quote the code BSFA10 to receive your discount. She ships globally, so this code is for everyone. She also stocks Slice tools :)
Here's the link to the website: 2019-08-14 15:29:24 +0000 UTC View Post
I'm updating a few things in Patreon, and one thing I'm working on is a New Member Pack. Whilst I'm working on it I wanted to create a post that had lots of information for you as a new member with links to posts that would be really useful.
Core Pencil List
This is a PDF document with all the pencils I use, pencils and colours are very personal, I try to let you...
