This is our focus video for October. A really fun quick piece to draw using just a black polychromos. I would suggest you don't swap out for a different brand as this pencil is great when you use the eraser to take out highlights.
It's approx 18cm and I've done mine on Derwent Lightfast hot press paper. You can choose any hot press paper you like :)
The full video is in just this on...
2021-10-02 06:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Thank you to everyone who joined me :)
Great session discussion Tonal Values and Colour Theory.
I'm attaching my scan of the grey scale view finder and I'm attaching Jason Morgan's one too :)
2021-09-29 22:44:41 +0000 UTC View Post
Working into the head now, be brave with those tones :)
2021-09-28 21:45:40 +0000 UTC View Post
These are are tiny! Don't feel you need to add tonnes of details as they are hardly visible and aren't the main focus of the piece.
Keep the edge of the ear fuzzy - add in a bit of colour to the edge to show the light coming through and make sure your darks are really dark :)
2021-09-28 07:20:43 +0000 UTC View Post
Moving onto the body of the Panda, working on the white and black fur.
Don't be scared of all the blues in the white fur - be brave :)
2021-09-27 19:55:32 +0000 UTC View Post
Part 1, starting on the background at the top. If you just want to see how I've created the background then this and the final part are all about the bokeh. Using pure pencils, no blending spirits or pastels.
I've used Pastelmat board for this one - purely because of the background. I've used lots of pencils - if you don't have what I have used don't worry - choose colours you have. I wou...
2021-09-27 19:53:14 +0000 UTC View Post
Now I know we've done a hare before - but it wasn't a detailed one, more painterly, and I want to get really into the details of the fur, so I found this absolutely adorable little leveret from Sue Cross Wildlife, and we're going to draw this one for our full tutorial in October :) I'll include some of the grass at the bottom but not the whole background. I haven't yet decided on a surface to d...
2021-09-27 08:21:58 +0000 UTC View PostI've got two for you to choose from, let me know what you think.
A nice bit of leather for you :) and a really easy and simple technique to get the texture in.
2021-09-20 20:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
This is the part on top of the head, ref photo attached below.
2021-09-20 19:01:31 +0000 UTC View Post
You'll receive an email some time tomorrow - probably in the afternoon early evening giving you all the information you need if you want to join me in my Academy.
Here's the link to the FAQs https://www.patreon.com/posts/important-faqs-55870655
2021-09-16 17:09:32 +0000 UTC View PostA reminder of the codes you can use when purchasing a projector
Use my code IMPACTBSNOWDON for £10 off. The Pico 2 has been selling particularly well and is now out of the offer price, so you might be better going with the 1 or the 3 - and they work the same way.
Pico Genie Impact 1.0 https://bit.ly/3qjmLA4
Pico G...
2021-09-14 13:26:21 +0000 UTC View PostHere's the code if you want to use one of the Topaz plug ins. They really are fab especially if you get a lot of poor quality photos.
This is from Ruth Hoyt who has very kindly given us this code to use :)
https://topazlabs.com/ref/446/
DISCOUNT CODE:
HOYT15
2021-09-14 13:24:52 +0000 UTC View PostAcademy FAQ's
How do we join the Bonny Snowdon Academy?
I will be sending out emails before the Academy opens with full details on how you can join the Academy. It will be as simple as clicking a link, creating a login and entering your payment details.
Is there an option to pay annually?
There is. Annual membership will...
2021-09-07 13:13:23 +0000 UTC View PostThis month we will be concentrating on Colour Theory and Tonal Values. Thank you so everyone who voted.
If you have specific questions please email me on:
bonny@bonnysnowdonfineart.co.uk with the subject header SEPTEMBER Q&A
Here's the zoom link:
Topic: September Q&A
Time: Sep 29, 2021 07:00 PM London
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2021-09-06 08:45:59 +0000 UTC
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Hi everyone - I can't believe it's September already! Absolutely crazy how time is flying!
The Wet Dog tutorial is up, the Panda will be coming later this month, and I'll be releasing another couple of parts to the Drum Horse for you all.
I've sent out posts about the Q&A, Critiques and Art Club.
Please don't forget that all the tutorials are available in an easy t...
2021-09-02 10:48:54 +0000 UTC View PostPlease let me know what you'd like the Q&A topic to be this month
I've set the poll for a couple of days and once I get a good idea of what you want I'll send out the zoom and any instructions for sending me links etc.
And don't worry I'll answer any other questions you might have during the zoom call :)
2021-09-02 10:28:27 +0000 UTC View Post
2nd and final part of the wet dog fur tutorial.
Photo Credit Unsplash
2021-09-02 07:04:16 +0000 UTC View Post
On drafting film, this tutorial is approx 4 hours long and shows how to get that wet dog fur look.
Ref photo materials list and line art attached below :)
Size 4" across
Part 2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/wet-dog-fur-part-55663654
2021-09-02 07:03:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Final part of this tutorial. I really hope you have enjoyed it :)
Don't forget to share, tag me and add the hashtag #bonnysnowdontutorial
2021-08-28 21:36:15 +0000 UTC View Post
This video was one of our art club subjects, and was so popular and so much help that I'm sharing again for everyone :)
Thanks to Ruth for her brilliant session - originally posted last year.
2021-08-28 07:32:17 +0000 UTC View Post
I’ve been working flat out over the last couple of days, editing and creating videos for the course and my formula for success that will help you decide where your focus needs to be - these are all part of the Academy which - drum roll - goes live 1st October. You will start to receive emails from the 17th September giving you instructions as to what you need to do to join 🥰
If youâ...
2021-08-27 13:52:42 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's the replay - so sorry half didn't record so I've repeated a lot of what I went over at the start :)
thanks all for joining me, great session :)
2021-08-25 20:47:18 +0000 UTC View Post
