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Bald Eagle Part 4

Into the neck and getting all those gorgeous white feathers in

Bald Eagle Part 3

Moving onto the head - don't worry about the whiteness - it's not white ;) 

Bald Eagle Part 2

This is where we get into the beak with those lovely yellows :) 

Photo Credit: Clare Watkins

Bald Eagle Part 1 - Pastelmat

Here's part one of the Bald Eagle.

It's still rendering the HD version so the quality is a bit low at the moment.

Photo Credit: Clare Watkins

Size: 25x35cm

I've used white pastelmat board for this one - lots of techniques for getting lovely smooth textures, plus the head is a great one to practice your white on white. 

I've created you a line drawing - lots of...

Vote for your favourite for July's full tutorial

Vote for your favourite - which one do you want as a full tutorial in July. 

Academy Q&A and wait list

I've had so much interest in the Academy, and I'm conscious I haven't really given you much info - and that's because I'm still working on it behind the scenes.

So here are a few answers to your questions that may help, and at the end is a link where you can add your details to show your interest in becoming a founding member :)

Why are you creating the Academy? I l...

Tips on how to draw Perseus on Drafting Film

Hi all, you asked me what I'd do differently on drafting film when drawing the drum horse - mine is on pastelmat - and here are my tips :) 

Hope they're useful :) 

If you're struggling, do message.

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Drum Horse - The Eye: https://www.patreon.com/posts/50186216

Drum Horse - Ea...

Well this is a little bit exciting!

I wanted to share with you a little peak into what I'm working on behind the scenes for the Academy - this is just a small part but will have a huge impact.

I've invested in a piece of software called Searchie and this will be integrated in my membership platform.

Among other things like every video will have separate audio, transcript and sub titles, you will also have the ability ...

Quick Update…

I hope you all had a lovely weekend - weather here in the UK has been lovely and warm and I've finally got my kitchen kind of up and running - still no electricity - fingers crossed the electrician will turn up some time today!

For those who are interested here's a before and after so far :) 

2021-06-07 09:06:41 +0000 UTC View Post

Perseus Drum Horse - Part 5

Working on the face around the eye on this part. Building layers slowly and with light pressure. It will look and feel grainy to begin with but as you add more colour it will smooth out.

Photo ref: Daydream Equine Photography

Please ensure you add a credit whenever you post your work in progress for me and Daydream photography. 

Size: 35x...

Eagle Owl Eyes - Focus tutorial

Pencils: Polychromos, Luminance, Pablos and Museum Aquarelle (full list in the materials list pdf in the downloads

Surface: Stonehenge Aqua Hot Press 550gsm

Image: Pixabay

Size: 11.5x5cm

This is a quick focus, you can spend more time if you wish to perfect details, but I've create a tutorial that shows y...

Perseus Drum Horse - Part 4

The next instalment of Perseus.

Surface: Pastelmat Board 50x35cm

Photo Ref: Daydream Equine Photography

Now in this part of the Drum Horse, I show you how to draw the brown band. I had a malfunction with the video sadly and a chunk is missing, however I've added a written narrative to the video.

June Q&A - Friday 25th June 6pm - SLIGHT CHANGE OF TIME

SLIGHTLY EARLIER START TIME - 6PM

This month I want to concentrate on writing content for your social media pages.

You can submit any questions for this session to: bonny@bonnysnowdonfineart.co.uk please label your email June Q&A.

I will be critiquing again this month, however instead of your drawings, I would like to critique social media pages. If you'd like a critique o...

May Q&A Playback Link

Here's the playback, thank you so much for joining me :) 

June's tutorial

I've been asked so many times if we can draw a bird of prey - well here you are :) 

This gorgeous Bald Eagle :) another amazing photo from Clair Watkins. This will be a full tutorial and I may even add the background too!

Our focus tutorial will be a bird of prey eye - I need to source the photo for that.

I hope you're all as excited as I am :) 

Can you help me with something 🥰

Hi everyone, I hope you're all doing well. Thank you to all those who helped with the survey I sent out last week - I had the most amazing response and it's given me some really good information about what works and what doesn't work as well.

As you all know I'm working on bringing you the Academy and an amazing opportunity to really develop your skills, using tutorials like we do here in...

Q&A Friday pm date change.

So sorry, I’m having to change the date from tomorrow evening to Saturday 2pm. I’ll pop another zoom invite up 🥰

Cairn Terrier Live Draw Reply Link

 Thank you all so much for joining me - can't wait to see your little dogs :) 

These are my favourite things to do - draw along with you, and I'm hoping to do much more of this in the near future :) 

Photo Credit Kerri Ann Afford

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Live Draw Along reminder - Tomorrow 2pm

Don't forget our live draw along tomorrow afternoon UK time. This is for all patrons, here's the link to the YouTube live session 

https://youtu.be/6QpSL5VrJOI

The image is from Kerri-Ann Afford, I will add a basic line art below for you and I'm thinking size wise on paper approx 7x9" 18x23cm

Use whateve...

Tiger Part 9

The final part of the tiger :) 

I really hope you've enjoyed this one. Please don't forget to credit me for the tutorial and Clare Watkins for the photo :) 

Tutorial list by surface

I've had a few people ask for a list of tutorials and what surface they are on, so here is a spreadsheet with all the info. We're going to make this look a bit prettier and pop it up on the membership site, but hopefully will be a help for you all :) 

Tiger Part 8

Working on the nose and more into the whiskers :) 

Tiger Part 7

That huge expanse of nose - just go slowly and gently and build the layers gradually :)

Tiger Part 6

Part 6, I'm afraid there is are a couple of areas where the recording didn't record. It's not a huge amount of footage though just a few minutes. Technology can be incredibly challenging!

Tiger Part 5

More of the gorgeous Tiger.

Do hope you're enjoying drawing him :) 

Tiger Part 4

Part 4 of the tiger - I'm still having some issues in getting my new glasses prescription so am having to lean in a little more than i usually do - hence the annoying top of my head keeps appearing - apologies for that, hopefully I'll be all sorted very soon :) 

Tiger Part 3

Moving onto the side of the head in this part. 

Apologies if my visor keeps getting in the way - I have to wear it so that I can see the shadows as my lights are positioned in front of me.

May Q&A Saturday 22nd May 2pm

Date and time change :) 

Our monthly Q&A

Please send any questions through to bonny@bonnysnowdonfineart.co.uk

I will be critiquing 2/3 pieces live, if you want to submit, get in there quickly as it's first come first served. Send to bonny@bonnysnowdonfineart.co.uk and label your email MAY Q&A CRITIQUE

Here's your invite:

Live draw along - all tiers Saturday 15th May 2pm

I saw this little terrier and thought - this would be a fab subject for a live draw along session.

So, please do join me on the 15th May at 2pm over on YouTube , we will all be drawing this little Cairn Terrier together. 

I think I'm opting for hot press paper - probably Lightfast, we'll be going like the clappers as per usual so it won't be super detailed, but it's good to be ...

May Updates - some exciting things happening :)

Gosh I can't believe we're into May already!!! 

You'll have seen that I've already started to upload the tiger tutorial - that should all be finished in the next couple of days for you all to enjoy - it's certainly turning out to be a favourite of mine to draw :) 

I will be working on the gorgeous drum horse some more and I’d like to do a speed draw of a little terrier...