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Image preparation

I just thought I’d share this quick video showing how I prepare pics before I make a start on drawing them. This one is a bit different as it’s going to be a dramatic white on black piece. It’s from a photo with permission from daydream art and photography. She gave me the raw file and I’ve just used photoshop to create the black background and dramatic contrast. This is how I used to u...

Core Pencil List - updated

I've updated my core pencil list - a list of pencils I use on a regular basis.

I'm working with a coloured pencil distributor to create sets of pencils for specific animal fur/hair colours which hopefully will be available to buy later this year, and of course the info will be free for you guys :) 

I've included some of the newer lightfast - but not the ones in the final 28 as ...

Bernard #3

This is the final 2 hours 40 minutes of Bernard. This tutorial is a speedy one, but you still gets lots of details in using the glazing technique. 

I hope you enjoy this one :) 

Something for everyone to be involved in

I'd like to start publishing a newsletter, every quarter to start with, and then maybe a little more often depending on how it goes. I'd really like all the tiers to have involvement, so submitting some of your imagery for the gallery page or some tips etc would be fabulous. 

I'm opening up a few slots in the Newsletter for people on the Proficiency and Persistence tiers to either wr...

Bernard #2

Part two of Bernard. I'm attaching the spreadsheet with the link plus all the other tutorial links to this post.

Temporary Video links

I'm having my website updated including the Patreon link page. In the mean time I'm saving an excel file attached below with all the video links for you, so you can copy and paste, or just click. You'll need to be signed into patreon and will only be able to access the videos on your tier, but hopefully it will tide us over until my website is all up to date :) 

I've added some other...

Creative Strategy Workshop London 29/30 November

VERY LIMITED SPACES

This is a workshop that I have planned for next year, but am testing it out in London on 29/30 November this year. I'm offering it half price and need a max of 10 students. I already have 7 people booked in so if you want to come get in there quickly!

It will be run over two days, the first day will all be about you and your personal vision for the future. You'll...

A little bonus video for you all :)

Actually it's 40 minutes of a great technique you might want to try out.

Caroline came to one of my workshops, and we got chatting as she wants to start doing workshops and creating videos. She doesn't have any of the equipment for videoing and didn't know where to start. 

So I invited her to my studio, to use all my equipment and create a video. And in return I get to share th...

August's Q&A Session - 22nd August 8pm BST

Each month you submit your questions and I'll answer them in a live Q&A session. You can join in the chat, ask further questions and the whole session is recorded and a link shared after the event.

Please get all your questions in to me via bonny.snowdon@gmail.com and label the email subject August Q&A.

It would also be great if you can let me know what times best suit you -...

Future tutorials - just a tad exciting!!

So I thought I'd just post some of the tutorials that will be winging their way to Patreon over the next few months and into 2020. I'm very lucky to have had permission to use some fantastic photos from Daydream Equine Art and Photography and Elisabeth Erga. The Drum horse Perseus I've been given exclusivity for for my US workshops and then for Patreon so I'm extremely happy about that! The oth...

Focus tutorial for September I think....

I have the other metal and leather one which is detailed. But this one I might just add in as a quick white on black on mount board or black black paper. What do you think?

August's reference photos

I'm giving you two ref photos this month. I just think these two would look fabulous together :) 

New Member Pack

I'm putting together a New Member Pack, with lots of info as to how to get the best out of my Patreon channel, it will include links to specific tutorials, facebook page and how to join the chat room on discord. If there was anything you wish you'd know when you first joined, or anything you think would be really useful to know, could you let me know below. Thank you :)

Would you like something like this as a tutorial?

I'm incredibly giddy that the wonderful Dolly Daydream Photography is giving me permission to use some of her fantastic photos to create originals and tutorials from.

I'm looking specifically for my workshop tour of the US next year, and thought one of the Queen's Guards horses might be quite nice. I adore this one - I think he's a drum horse, but I don't know if this might be something t...

Bernard #1

This is the first part of Bernard. I've tackled this piece a bit differently to how I usually work as it was created for a workshop and I wanted something that people could do quite quickly.

You'll learn some different techniques in this tutorial, adding the texture first and then glazing over with colour.

You'll find you need to be a little looser when working on this one as well.<...

Shiny Hair - Focus #3

This is the final video for the shiny hair. 

I really hope you've enjoyed watching it.

Shiny Hair - August Focus #2

Second of three videos for this tutorial. 

Patience is key in building up details like this. 

Shiny Hair - August Focus #1

This is the start of the focus tutorial for August. Shiny horse hair. 

All the information re pencils are in the attached pdf, the ref is attached. There is no line art for this one its all freehand - although you can create your own if you wish.

If you don't have the lightfast pencils I've used. Stick with the polychromos I've listed.

this is a really good tutorial to ge...

August Focus Tutorial - Materials list

Here's the pdf for August's focus tutorial, all the materials are listed. Videos coming later today/tomorrow. The image is attached. For this one there is no line drawing - you can create one if you wish, but I would suggest doing this one freehand.

What do you get if you become a Patron

Anyone thinking of becoming a Patron, here's a little insight into what you can expect from my channel.

You gain access to my social media platforms - Facebook, Instagram and Discord. 

Each month, depending on what tier you choose, you will have the chance to join in on live Q&A sessions, live drawing sessions and have your work critiqued.

Not only do you get my exclu...

2020 Workshop dates - you get them first!

You get early access to these dates, they will be going out in my Newsletter on 2nd August, and released to the public on 6th August.

I've booked some core dates for 2020, with the intention of booking further ones around the country, so if anyone wants me to come to their area, if you can find me a good venue and help with setting up etc, you will be welcome to attend th...

Tilly Two-Shoes #11

The final part, creating the fur on her neck and chest, some good info about using black and other colours for shadows and final touch ups.

Tilly Two-Shoes #10

The collar!!!! This was something I was dreading right from the start, but it turned out to be one of the most fun things I've drawn! 

Holy grail!

I’m at the Derwent factory and this is the blue wool scale!!!!!

Tilly Two-Shoes #9

Finishing off her lovely face 😊

August’s focus

I thought I’d share August’s focus tutorial’s imagery just so you can see what techniques you’ll be getting and what sort of effect you’ll be looking at achieving. I’m sharing the first layers and the finished piece so if you’re wanting to create shiny short fur this is a really fab one to do. Also if you’re not comfortable with layering then this again is a fab tutorial as it g...

Tilly Two-Shoes #8

Finishing off her face

Tilly Two-Shoes #7

Second ear - I go wrong in this video - but then I put it right - so I'd recommend watching through to see where I go wrong and how I rectify it :) 

September's focus tutorial

Can't wait for this one! 

August's tutorials

Shiny short hair and Bernard

Two totally different techniques to get your teeth into. And as per usual I give you everything - I don't keep anything back, you get all my thoughts, techniques, suggestions - everything :)