Lots of work on tones here as we move down into the chest area - it's all about bringing parts of the horse forwards and pushing other parts back - plus the less is more concept - particularly on t...
2020-12-07 11:42:39 +0000 UTC View Post
Part 3 - more to come and hopefully all the videos uploaded this weekend.
2020-12-05 15:40:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Just a short video - less than 15 minutes - explaining the colours I've used for this commission piece. Mostly luminance, but some lightfast and drawings - all chosen for their soft colours and ble...
2020-12-05 15:39:33 +0000 UTC View Post
I’m going to record part of colour layering of this gorgeous golden retriever as part of my colour recipe series. This colour, I think, is quite challenging to get - and I’m using a range of di...
2020-12-05 13:53:28 +0000 UTC View Post
Final part of this head study. I really hope you've enjoyed it. Please don't forget to credit Kathy and I when you share.
2020-12-04 19:59:22 +0000 UTC View Post
Moving onto the head and forelock and that shadow :)
2020-12-04 08:19:39 +0000 UTC View Post
The mane! This is where i use the metallics - they work really well!
2020-12-03 19:52:44 +0000 UTC View Post
Working on the ears and the start of the mane. I darkened the image half way through so that you could see a little clearer.
2020-12-03 15:04:58 +0000 UTC View Post
This is going to be a much longer session, and open to all tiers on Patreon. It will be via YouTube.
Here is the link for you to join, the ref photo is attached, and I will edit with the line...
2020-12-02 14:40:37 +0000 UTC View PostI thought it would be a nice idea as well as any questions you may have to do some live critiques during this session? Anyone interested please email me on bonny@bonnysnowdonfineart.co.uk with your...
2020-12-02 14:24:38 +0000 UTC View Post
Here is a link to your dedicated Member's Area.
You will find info...
2020-12-02 13:24:49 +0000 UTC View Post
I know how frustrating Patreon can be as a platform - and I'm always looking for things to make it easier for you all.
So the amazing Lucy (with a little input from me) has created a members ...
2020-12-02 13:15:17 +0000 UTC View Post
I've read through your comments, and colour is something I really think we need to inject into things, plus step away from all things furry for January - The little bird I would like to create as a...
2020-12-02 13:07:50 +0000 UTC View Post
Part 1 of the head portrait of AlakaZam.
I used a half sheet of white pastelmat board approx 14x19" and the head is around 9.5" tip of ears to bottom.
The reference photo, line art and ...
2020-12-02 07:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
This is part 1 of the full body tutorial.
This is on 12x16" Derwent Lightfast Hot Press Paper, you can use whatever surface you want however.
The image, line art and materials gui...
2020-12-02 07:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
The second part - you'll find that the build up of tones happens quite slowly, and I need to go back and darken - it's all about getting context in.
2020-12-02 07:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
My two tutorials are starting to upload as of 7am tomorrow morning.
I have made the decision to move back to YouTube, after listening to your comments and realising that Vimeo isn't inclusive...
2020-12-01 20:34:28 +0000 UTC View Post
Here he is :) AlakaZam - a study of a Smokey Cream Gypsy Cob.
I'm always asked to create white or pale animals on white as they can be the hardest to draw, subtle colour, shadows etc, and thi...
2020-11-25 16:55:27 +0000 UTC View Post
I've put together some tips for those wanting to improve their freehand drawing. These tips are also great for tracing techniques too - it's all about relative sizes, shapes and angles.
I men...
2020-11-23 19:32:54 +0000 UTC View Post
The video with tips for freehanding your outlines will be uploaded later today 🥰
This isn’t just a video for those who want to freehand but all of us as even if you trace your outline, I...
2020-11-23 13:45:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Playback link from yesterday's Q&A.
thank you so much Myles for another fascinating session.
2020-11-22 13:52:07 +0000 UTC View Post
I haven't been doing any live drawings on youtube recently due to the amount of work I have on, but I've been doing live draws in my weekly Art Club over on the £20 tier.
I mentioned a while...
2020-11-22 11:44:04 +0000 UTC View Post
These are the two images we are using for the December tutorials.
They are both of AlakaZam with very kind permission from Kathy Russell.
Both have different qualities I want to c...
2020-11-21 23:55:04 +0000 UTC View Postdon't forget our Q&A today - Myles is joining us and will be sharing some fascinating facts about the papers we use.
Anyone who joined us in art club will remember what a fantastic sessio...
2020-11-21 09:16:58 +0000 UTC View PostI know Patreon isn't easy to navigate, and I know many of you are frustrated. Patreon has a search function - and it's really good. You just need to add key words to find what you're looking for. I...
2020-11-17 10:22:51 +0000 UTC View Post
Our focus piece for December I want to do something a little different - I want to create a piece that you can sell on and make prints from etc so trying to come up with something that will be quit...
2020-11-15 15:35:11 +0000 UTC View Posta live drawing session for all the tiers coming up to Christmas and the holiday season? It would be quite a longish session to try and get the drawing done and finished - via zoom unless I have too...
2020-11-12 10:45:21 +0000 UTC View Post
This is the final video in the hare tutorial.
I love this piece - I've had a bit of a battle with it to be honest, whether I like it or whether I should have gone more into tiny details...
2020-11-10 11:32:18 +0000 UTC View Post
working into the head and onto the chest. Connecting the more muted colours with more vibrant ones
2020-11-09 16:50:28 +0000 UTC View Post
I've been given permission to use these lovely photos from Kathy Russell - which one would you like for December's tutorial? I was thinking maybe one of the full bodies for the full tutorial and th...
2020-11-07 13:59:31 +0000 UTC View Post