HI all, we have started to move the tutorials into the new Collections which will make it far easier for you to navigate :)
You'll find the major collections have already been created, the in...
2023-11-01 16:35:53 +0000 UTC View PostHI everyone :)
It’s been a year almost since I launched The Bonny Snowdon Academy. A year that has given me a really good insight into how I want to teach and support other artists to...
2022-08-02 07:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi all, your tutorial this month is all about picking colours as I know it's an art form in itself.
Picking colours doesn't have to be tricky, this video will show you some simple ways ...
2022-08-02 06:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Onto the hand in this part. I hope you've enjoyed it :)
Please don't forget to credit me for the photo and the tutorial when you share.
2022-07-02 08:03:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Moving across and into the pink area of the muzzle.
My own photo on pastelmat board.
2022-07-02 08:01:28 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's the first part of this three part tutorial.
It's a complicated one with lots of wrinkles and getting to grips with pastelmat but it'll be worth it.
It's from my own photo -...
2022-07-02 06:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
I'm using the new weight Clairefontaine Pastelmat that they sent me to trial for this piece. The colour is sand, not beige. I don't think you can purchase the new weight yet which comes on a roll, ...
2022-06-02 11:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Working on the ear in this part - it's simpler than it seems ;)
2022-06-02 11:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Just so you know what's coming in June - this painted dog is done on pastelmat using the usual polychromos, luminance and pablos. I should have a few parts ready for the 2nd June :)
2022-05-31 11:15:47 +0000 UTC View Post
Final part of Summer :) please don't forget your credits.
Fiona Crawford photographer
2022-05-20 06:51:00 +0000 UTC View Post
This is a re edited version - I hadn't realised the image had shifted.
Resources attached :)
2022-05-17 20:49:35 +0000 UTC View Post
A nice quick video showing how to draw summer's nose and tongue. This is on pastelmat board, but you can use the same techniques on normal pastelmat or on hot press paper - just watch the light ove...
2022-05-10 09:12:56 +0000 UTC View PostGood morning everyone, we had a long weekend here in the UK so apologies for the lack of update.
This month I have a lovely tutorial coming of the beautiful Summer - Flat Coat Retriever :)&nb...
2022-05-03 07:44:31 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's part 2 of the little red squirrel :)
2022-04-18 09:08:45 +0000 UTC View Post
Final part of the squirrel (part 2 is still loading and will be up as soon as the checks are done).
Photo ref Pixabay
2022-04-17 23:33:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Little squirrel part 1. He's approx 5" across on pastelmat board and the image is from Pixabay.
It's quite a fast one - well around 5 hours I think and it's all about blending and getting the...
2022-04-17 23:31:45 +0000 UTC View Post
Quick video, quite effective and on Fabriano Artisico Hot press - and I did enjoy it although my arm hurt a bit with the burnishing.
2022-04-11 16:12:08 +0000 UTC View PostHi everyone :) I have a fabulous tutorial coming for the £10 tier - a little red squirrel :) I haven't decided if it will have a background or not but it's a gorgeous photo.
Your £5 tier tu...
2022-03-31 08:56:21 +0000 UTC View Post
Final part, hope you enjoyed this one. Please don't forget your credits every time you post.
Credit me for the tutorial and Yanneke Stam de Ronde for the photography
2022-03-25 23:09:56 +0000 UTC View Post
