It's a Bonny Old Life

In this episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny shares why your confidence can fluctuate as an artist. She talks about the four levels of competency and how this model helps us to understand the stages we go through when learning a new skill. She shares what each stage is and how you can apply it to your art journey. Bonny then talks about the cycle of learning and how we're constantly moving through these stages as we tackle new challenges as well as sharing some tips for your journey as an artist! To keep up with Bonny's coloured pencil life, make sure you're following her on social media. You can find her on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok. You can also sign up to her weekly newsletter for regular tips and inspiration here.

In this episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny talks about how you never know where life will take you. Bonny shares some of her life and her journey to becoming a full-time artist, from being told she wasn't good enough to be an artist at 17 years old, to now having grown her art business and teaching over 4000 students across the world. She talks about the importance of keeping an open mind, being resilient, and building your confidence and self-belief as you don't know where you could end up. To keep up with Bonny's coloured pencil life, make sure you're following her on social media. You can find her on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok. You can also sign up to her weekly newsletter for regular tips and inspiration here.

In this episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny looks back on the events of July. Bonny shares some of the incredibly exciting events of July including moving into her new offices, welcoming her daughter Maisy into the team and a trip down to London with her sister and sons. She also talks about the drawings she's been working on including a vibrant human portrait and a large commission piece, as well as sharing some of the upcoming tutorials, workshops and some exciting plans and projects for the future. If you'd like to watch this podcast in a video format you can do so here. To keep up with Bonny's coloured pencil life, make sure you're following her on social media. You can find her on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok. You can also sign up to her weekly newsletter for regular tips and inspiration here.

In this episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny talks about her experience of coming to art later in life and how she has made a living from her art. Bonny shares how she discovered her love for coloured pencils, how she started commissions, and her timeline and plan to becoming a full-time artist. As well as talking about pricing and the importance of having a pricing structure that will allow you to earn a living from your art. She discusses marketing and the use of social media to help increase brand awareness as well as sharing how she got into teaching and some tips for if you're wanting to start your own art business. To keep up with Bonny's coloured pencil life, make sure you're following her on social media. You can find her on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok. You can also sign up to her weekly newsletter for regular tips and inspiration here. Please note this recording is from a few years ago and therefore a few time references may be out of date.

In this episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny looks back on the events of June. Bonny shares some exciting developments in the business, talks about her upcoming pet portrait business course that she has started working on and her trip to Amsterdam to see Esther Hicks. She also shares the drawings she has been working on recently including a couple of new tutorials, a commission and what she has coming up. Bonny also shares a couple of book recommendations for what she has been enjoying reading recently. If you'd like to watch this podcast in a video format you can do so here. To keep up with Bonny's coloured pencil life, make sure you're following her on social media. You can find her on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok. You can also sign up to her weekly newsletter for regular tips and inspiration here.

In this episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny sits down with artist and founder of Plant Based Paintings Katherine Wilmore. Katherine talks about the journey she has taken and the different artistic paths she has explored. Bonny and Katherine discuss the evolution of selling art online, the importance of building an email list and using social media. They offer advice to other artists and stress the importance of learning from others' successes and mistakes, as well as maintaining a focus on personal growth and development. To find out more about Katherine Wilmore, visit her Facebook page here, her Instagram here and the Plant Based Paintings website here. If you are looking to go bold with colour at home, Kat's free colour guide is available here.

In this episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny looks back on the events of May. Bonny talks about her business trip to San Francisco at the start of the month, including getting to meet one of her favourite authors. She also discusses her very first Coloured Pencil Week, how her and her team navigated it, shares some little hiccups when it came to new technology! As well as talking about the lovely new members who joined Ignite, what's currently on her drawing board and some of the exciting things she has coming up in June. If you'd like to watch this podcast in a video format you can do so here. To keep up with Bonny's coloured pencil life, make sure you're following her on social media. You can find her on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok. You can also sign up to her weekly newsletter for regular tips and inspiration here.

In this episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny shares some tools to help you overcome challenges as an artist. She shares some of the challenges she has faced as a coloured pencil artist, from struggling with the ‘ugly stages' to finding herself losing interest, she discusses how she overcame them. Bonny also discusses some different tools to help you get past those brain blocks, those knocks in confidence and feeling like you don't have the skills to do it, so you can get your art back on track and back to the pure joy of drawing. To keep up with Bonny's coloured pencil life, make sure you're following her on social media. You can find her on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok. You can also sign up to her weekly newsletter for regular tips and inspiration here.

In this episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny looks back on the events of April. Bonny shares the exciting arrival of the new Ignite Video Hub and all the fantastic upgrades it has had so that her members can have the best possible experience. She also discusses the announcement of her upcoming Coloured Pencil Week, talks about the drawings she has been working on this month and shares some book recommendations that she has read recently. To keep up with Bonny's coloured pencil life, make sure you're following her on social media. You can find her on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok. You can also sign up to her weekly newsletter for regular tips and inspiration here.

In this episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny shares her story of becoming a full-time artist. Bonny shares how she became a full-time artist, by making her drawing a priority, believing in herself, making a business plan, and most importantly continuing to develop and work on herself. She discusses the ways she has made her commission business successful, shares the key to long-term success, pricing your artwork and some of the traps it's easy to fall into when taking on commissions. She talks about her marketing plan, the importance of delegating, and how she has avoided burn out. Bonny also discusses how she started teaching people to draw with coloured pencils, what a typical day for her now looks like and her goals.To keep up with Bonny's coloured pencil life, make sure you're following her on social media. You can find her on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok. You can also sign up to her weekly newsletter for regular tips and inspiration here.

In this episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny looks back on the events of March. Bonny shares how the month was kicked off with the amazing event that is her Great British Art Party which, this time, was held up in Edinburgh at a beautiful hotel. She also talks about heading back to Norway for a cruise holiday, getting to see the northern lights, go husky sledging and having the unfortunate experience of seasickness! All before arriving home to the arrival of a new sauna that she can't use, starting a new hobby and starting a new commission drawing. It's all in this episode! To keep up with Bonny's coloured pencil life, make sure you're following her on social media. You can find her on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok. You can also sign up to her weekly newsletter for regular tips and inspiration here.

In this episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny answers some frequently asked questions. She shares her favourite surface to draw on, pencils and eraser to use, and which sharpener she loves for a “lazy artist”. She explains some of their qualities, what makes them her favourites, how she uses them, and why she recommends them to other coloured pencil artists for their drawings. She also talks all about Pastemat, including the differences between Pastelmat board and sheets, the type of surface it is, the different colour options and how you can purchase it. If you'd like to watch this podcast in a video format you can do so here. To keep up with Bonny's coloured pencil life, make sure you're following her on social media. You can find her on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok. You can also sign up to her weekly newsletter for regular tips and inspiration here.

In this episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny looks back on the events of February. Bonny talks all about her holiday with her children, sharing some of the many activities they did, including staying at the Ice Hotel in Sweden, riding snowmobiles and husky sledding in Finland, and seeing the Northern Lights in Norway. She also shares the art projects she has been working on, including a new commission piece, a new tutorial for her Ignite Membership, and the progress they're making on their Kingfisher which she's drawing in Art Club. She also mentions a very short but cute upcoming tutorial, which will be available in the next couple of weeks for her Ignite Members. She discusses the upcoming Great British Art Party which is taking place on 8th March in Edinburgh and how excited she is, as well as her future travel plans. To keep up with Bonny's coloured pencil life, make sure you're following her on social media. You can find her on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok. You can also sign up to her weekly newsletter for regular tips and inspiration here.

In this episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny shares her number one piece of advice for anyone who wants to start an art business. She explains how the most important aspect of running a business isn't something most people would think of and how good marketing, a great business plan or being able to understand your figures, while all important, aren't the most important things. Bonny explains that you're the most important aspect of running a successful art business, discusses why this is the case, and shares some of the ways you can become the best version of yourself and run your own thriving art business. To keep up with Bonny's coloured pencil life, make sure you're following her on social media. You can find her on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok. You can also sign up to her weekly newsletter for regular tips and inspiration here.

In this episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny looks back on the events of January. Bonny shares some of the exciting planning going on for her next Great British Art Party in Edinburgh in March, including sorting out the goodie bags and searching for an image for the draw-along. She also talks about the welcoming of lots of new Ignite members this month as the Ignite Membership opened its doors to a new cohort. She discusses how fabulous it has been to see the new members start their journeys and how supporting everyone has been in the community. Bonny also shares some of the exciting events coming up including a new freebie, a new Ignite Members' Exhibition, and a new coaching course which has just started as part of the Ignite Membership. To keep up with Bonny's coloured pencil life, make sure you're following her on social media. You can find her on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok. You can also sign up to her weekly newsletter for regular tips and inspiration here and find out more about the Great British Art Party here.

In this episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny shares some of the best ways to price your artwork. Bonny shares her 8-step way to determine your pricing strategy and shares how she priced her artwork when she first started. She discusses some of the factors to consider when it comes to pricing such as your skill level, or your confidence and how these factors might affect your pricing. She goes on to share multiple methods for pricing your work and a good technique for how to go about raising your prices so that you can go away feeling confident with your pricing strategy and how you will progress. She also debunks some of the common myths surrounding selling your art and shares how powerful the technique of visualisation can be to make the pricing of your artwork feel a little less daunting and leave you feeling confident with your pricing. To keep up with Bonny's coloured pencil life, make sure you're following her on social media. You can find her on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok. You can also sign up to her weekly newsletter for regular tips and inspiration here.

In this episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny looks back on the events of 2023. Bonny shares some of the exciting things that have happened in her Ignite Membership this year including more human portraits, gaining lots of lovely new members, and seeing her member's amazing creativity, progress, and achievements. She also talks about some of the travel she has been able to do this year and all the fantastic people she got to meet on her business trip to Nashville and at her first in-person event, since 2020, down in Stratford-upon-Avon. She shares how lovely it is to feel like you truly belong in a community and why that's such a big and important part of her own Ignite community To keep up with Bonny's coloured pencil life, make sure you're following her on social media. You can find her on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok. You can also sign up to her weekly newsletter for regular tips and inspiration here.

In this episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny shares why your goal for the New Year should be to be more creative. She talks about how we often hear people saying they don't have time to do the things they want to do and explains how this is often just an excuse. She shares how once you learn to prioritise, we all have time to do the things that will bring us joy and that we really want to do. She also discusses some of the little changes she made to her life to ensure she was prioritising her art when she was working a full time job, juggling kids, animals and all the extra jobs in life, but also how she has never looked back! To keep up with Bonny's coloured pencil life, make sure you're following her on social media. You can find her on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok. You can also sign up to her weekly newsletter for regular tips and inspiration here.

In this episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny looks back on the events of November. Bonny shares some of the drawings she has been working on this month, including a new tutorial for her Ignite members and explains how this month she has changed the formatting of her tutorials to help provide more options for her students. She also shares some of the exciting tutorials she has planned for the new year. She also talks all about the biggest event of November, her Great British Art Party! She discusses how she came up with idea, all the planning that went into the event, and the wonderful experience she had on the day, as well as sharing some exciting news about the next one! To keep up with Bonny's coloured pencil life, make sure you're following her on social media. You can find her on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok. You can also sign up to her weekly newsletter for regular tips and inspiration here.

In this episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny is joined by Watercolour Artist and Teacher, Richa Aggarwal. Richa talks about what caused her to make the career change from dentist to full-time artist, and her membership where she teaches her members to paint in watercolour through florals. As well as discussing how valuable being part of a membership is and the benefits of all being on the same journey with the support and guidance of each other. She also shares some wonderful words about what's actually important when it comes to creativity and explains why the journey is what we should be focusing on, not the finished product, and talks all about mindset and setting boundaries in life to ensure you have time for what matters. To find out more about Richa Aggarwal, you can find her on her Instagram here, Facebook here, and YouTube here.

In this episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny looks back on the events of October. Bonny shares the drawings she has been working on this month, including a couple of commission pieces and the start of a new subject in Art Club, with her Ignite Members. She also mentions that she is in discussion with a local photographer who is going to give her permission to use some of his photos, perhaps for one of her next tutorials. She also talks all about her amazing trip to Nashville for a 2-day mastermind, the wonderful people she met, a fun evening Axe throwing, a Dolly Parton themed hotel, getting to meet some of her lovely Ignite members and much more! She also shares her tip of the month and some of the exciting events coming up in November. To keep up with Bonny's coloured pencil life, make sure you're following her on social media. You can find her on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok. You can also sign up to her weekly newsletter for regular tips and inspiration here.

In this episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny is joined by Oil Painter, Coloured Pencil Artist, and Illustrator, Antoniette Preston. Antoniette shares her lifetime love for drawing and explains her career path that has got her to where she is today, a full time artist and teacher, running workshops for children to help give them opportunities to focus on a creative path. She discuss the process of how she creates her art, shares some words of wisdom for people who get frustrated with their work, and talks about an incident involving her dog destroying a piece of art she had been working on for 3 weeks! To find out more about Antoinette Preston and see some of her art, you can find her on her Facebook here.

In this episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny reviews the whirlwind month of September. She shares her excitement at being able to welcome lots of new members into the Ignite community when it opened its doors this month and all the extra events she has been doing to ensure they feel happy and confident as they embark on, or continue, their creative journeys. She also discusses some big changes in the Snowdon family as her eldest son moved overseas, her daughter got rushed in for emergency surgery right before going on holiday, and how quiet the house seemed with just her, her youngest son, and the animals. Bonny also shares the drawings that have been on her drawing board this month including her challenging herself with a human portrait on drafting film, the start of a large horse tutorial for the Ignite membership, what everyone has been working on in Art Club, and the exciting new Art Club subject for October. To keep up with Bonny's coloured pencil life, make sure you're following her on social media. You can find her on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok. You can also sign up to her weekly newsletter for regular tips and inspiration here. If you would like to join the Ignite Membership when it next opens its doors, make sure to join the waitlist here to be kept up to date.

In this episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny is joined by SBID Accredited Designer, Ann Marie Cousins. Ann Marie shares a bit about her life and how she made the swap from being a litigator, dealing mainly in fraud and insurance cases, to setting up her own interior design business, and some of the similarities between the two seemingly very different jobs. She shares how she loves talking to her clients and feels honoured that she is welcomed into their homes and lives to help them create what they envision for their homes without really knowing what it is they want. She discusses how our home and family are the most important things and explains how much of an impact her 15-month-old labradoodle has had on her life. To find out more about Ann Marie Cousins, you can find her on her website here, Instagram here, Facebook here, and Pinterest here.

In this episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny sits down to take a look back on the busy, but exciting, month of August. Bonny finally reveals the details of her first in-person event since 2020, the Great British Art Party, and her plans to run more of them throughout 2024. She also discusses the free Live Events that she has in August and the start of September, and the one-day workshop she ran on 27th August. She shares some of the drawings she has been working on from a commissioned piece of a Neapolitan Mastiff to a little bumblebee in Art Club, and lots of plans for upcoming tutorials including a beautiful horse, her cat Mirry, and a Highland Cow. If you would like to join her in one of her free Live Events, you can find out more information and sign up here. To keep up with Bonny's coloured pencil life, make sure you're following her on social media. You can find her on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok. You can also sign up to her weekly newsletter for regular tips and inspiration here.

In this episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny is joined by Pub Manager, Coloured Pencil Artist, and Ignite Member, Marie Macdonald. Marie discusses how she and Bonny met as part of a Facebook group, how she has one of Bonny's first-ever commissions, and how she is became a member of Bonny's Ignite Membership. Marie shares her coloured pencil journey from loving realism at school, but not drawing again until she rediscovered it 30 years later, when a customer at her pub left some coloured pencils behind, and decided to join the Ignite membership. She talks about her plans to become a full-time artist, her life-long love of drawing horses, and how, since joining Ignite, she is working to change her mindset to a more positive one. She also shares some of her experiences running pubs all over the country with her husband, the difficulties they faced through lockdown, how her daily routine has changed, and life with her dogs and horses. To find out more about Marie Macdonald, you can find her on her Instagram here.

In this episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny sits down to take a look back on the busy month of July. Bonny talks about her new tutorials, including her biggest one yet the Girl in the Daffodils, whilst offering some of her helpful tips for artists wanting to record their own tutorials and discusses the importance of focusing on values. She also shares how interesting it has been to look back at her art from school after rediscovering it this month. She discuss her plans to start learning more about her garden, caring for the plants, when the naughty dogs aren't eating them, and breaking out her new secateurs to prune the lavender. She also shares another story of her dogs antics resulting in her spending the entirety of Saturday morning grooming lots of tiny burrs out of their fur. To keep up with Bonny's coloured pencil life, make sure you're following her on social media. You can find her on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok. You can also sign up to her weekly newsletter for regular tips and inspiration here.

In this episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny is joined by Coloured Pencil Artist and Ignite Member, Karen Simpson. Karen shares some of her life including the mindset she had while growing up, medical traumas, career changes, how she found Bonny, and her journey with coloured pencils. She talks about how much her confidence has improved over the past year, going from being afraid to be in the live sessions, sitting with her camera and microphone off, to now have joined Bonny on a live stream to hundreds if not thousands of people. She has also set up her own business and is an advocate for the fact it's never too late to do the things you want to do in life. After having retired, she is now attending events to sell her artwork, creating commissions, and is focusing on a new exciting project! To find out more about Karen Simpson, you can find her on her Instagram here, and on Facebook here.

In this episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny is joined by Coloured Pencil Artist and Animal Lover, Justine Woosnam. Justine shares some of her life including her different careers working as a graphic artist, retraining and working as a zoo keeper in New Zealand, and now as an animal artist whose passion for coloured pencils has been reignited. Something she thanks Bonny for. Bonny and Justine discuss some of the strange ways the brain works and how they both understand that feeling of your brain becoming ‘blind' when you're working on a piece, and the need to sometimes step away and come back with a fresh set of eyes. They also have a lovely conversation about the importance of appreciating all the little things in life and living a positive life so that you have more to give to others. To find out more about Justine Woosnam, you can find her on her Facebook here.

In this episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny is joined by Hairstylist and Founder of Stylist Soul Tribe, Lisa Huff. Lisa shares her story of why she started her membership community, where her aim is to support fellow hairstylists and to give them the knowledge and resources they need to succeed. She goes on to about her passion for business, entrepreneurship, and the freedom it has offered her. She talks about all the benefits of being part of a mastermind such as the power of having a community of people who are there intentionally to truly invest in themselves and others, and the long-lasting relationships you create with people. Bonny and Lisa discuss the amazing women by their sides, offering support and passion towards their businesses, the power they have to help them, and how they came into their lives. Lisa also shares a book recommendation that helped her to know whether she was going to work well with her now right hand woman. To find out more about Lisa Huff, you can find her on her Instagram here and on her website here.

In this episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny sits down to take a look back on the exciting events of June. Bonny talks about the new tutorials she has been working on, one free mini tutorial and one for her Ignite Members, as well as the commission pieces she has been working on this month. She shares how she has felt she has had a chance to breathe this month and really reflect on what she wants to do. She discusses her trip down to London, her officially booking her flights to Nashville in October, meeting Ignite Members, and exciting plans for her first in-person event since 2019. To keep up with Bonny's coloured pencil life, make sure you're following her on social media. You can find her on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok. You can also sign up to her weekly newsletter for regular tips and inspiration here.

In this episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny is joined by Business Mentor and Digital Coach, Kate Toon. She shares some of her life, her dog, her move from the UK to Australia, and how having her son led her to start her own business at 5 months pregnant. She discusses the progression of her business from starting as a copywriter, moving into SEO, and developing that into a now passive income. Bonny and Kate discuss the difficulties, struggles and worries of more recent online scams and how to deal with them, as well as nasty comments online and through social media. They also talk about Facebook Ads and Kate shares how SEO, although it can take longer to learn, will continue to perform. To find out more about Kate Toon, you can find her on Facebook here, on her Instagram here, on her YouTube here, on her Twitter here, and on her website here.

In this episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny is joined by Author, Blogger and Equestrian, Victoria Brant. Victoria shares her story of what led her to start her FB page, Diary of a Wimpy Eventer, to document her journey, but ultimately made her realise just how many other people were struggling with fears as well. She talks about writing her three books and how this links to how she met Bonny, her plans to reframe her career and discusses the Wimpy Weekender and what it entails. She also shares some humorous stories about parenting, very honest and relatable opinions, and her traumatic experience with a miscarriage and how she has chosen to cope with that. To find out more about Victoria Brant, you can find her on her Facebook here, on her Instagram here, and on her Website here. NOTE: This episode contains details about miscarriage which some listeners may find distressing.

In this episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny is joined by Social Coach for Neurodivergent Children, Steph West. Steph shares her story for how she started the Starfish Social Club, where she supports neurodivergent children in becoming who they are and choose to be. She explains why she calls herself an accidental entrepreneur as she also coaches people from all over in how they can set up their own social clubs and become licensed through her curriculum. She discussed some of the common struggles her students come to her with and explains some of her methods for helping them to understand that they can do whatever they want to do, it's their choice, but there will be social consequences to those actions, as well as helping to teach them what those consequences may be. To find out more about Steph West, you can find her on her Facebook here, on her YouTube here, and on her Website here.

In this episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny is joined by Musician and Ukulele Teacher, Matt Parkin. He discusses how lovely it is to be part of a supportive community, such as James Wedmore's, and how beneficial an experience it is to be able to meet up with a room full of like-minded people and be able to share knowledge and have others share their knowledge with you. He shares some details of his life as a musician, how he teaches the basics of the ukulele and the rewarding experience of watching his students then go away, self-explore and develop, and some exciting upcoming events he has planned in his academy, including a workshop he has taking place this week! Matt and Bonny go on to discuss the importance of good male role models in their families' lives and Matt shares how valuable it is for him to be able to connect with the next generation of his family and have the opportunity to be a positive role model for his nephew. To find out more about Matt Parkin, you can find him on his Instagram here, on his Facebook here, on his YouTube here, on Pinterest here, and on his Website here.

In this episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny sits down to take a look back on the exciting events of May. Bonny shares her big news about the new family member that has joined the Snowdon household, how she has made two very big decisions about some exciting future events, and shares a recent drawing of Camargue horses which she has absolutely loved doing and was actually a practise piece for one of the future events. Bonny also talks about her weekend away with her sister to Amsterdam to see Esther Hicks and all the antics of that weeks, as well as discussing the fantastic Live Business Drop-In session run by her brother-in-law, for her Ignite Members, and the incredible opportunity that is currently available of booking onto a small group session with author, Tedx speaker, and coach Susie Pearl! To keep up with Bonny's coloured pencil life, make sure you're following her on social media. You can find her on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok. You can also sign up to her weekly newsletter for regular tips and inspiration here. If you'd like to book onto one of Susie Pearl's group sessions, you can find out more here.

In this episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny is joined by Wildlife Artist and Coach, Carla Grace. Carla talks about how the lack of instructive and interesting resources available when she was starting out, and trying to teach herself, led to her realising she needed to create her own tutorials and courses to help others have useful resources that focus on one element that can then be used across the board. She discusses the process she uses to create her compositions, explains her passion for creating artwork that can't be captured in a photo, and why she shares her knowledge to help push others to take wildlife art a bit further and see wildlife art become a serious topic. She also shares the pricing structure she uses, how she created the formula for her pricing when she was first starting out and how that has then developed and changed over time, and her thoughts on working with a gallery. To find out more about Carla Grace, you can find her on her Instagram here, on her Facebook here, on her YouTube here, and on her Website here.

In this episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny is joined by Sticker and Planner Addict and Digital Product Pro, Mim Jenkinson. Mim shares her incredible journey that started during her difficult time with breast cancer and going through chemotherapy, but sparked a passion for sticker making and her idea for her sticker business. She discusses how now, seven years on, she has a successful business with over 5000 students on her various course and 400 members in her membership and discusses more about what her courses have to offer. She talks about her hugely successful online summit, Planner Craft Pro, what goes into preparing for it and all the amazing experiences and the community she gains from it. Mim also shares how she has worked on, and changed, her mindset since having cancer and how she deals with negative comments online and doesn't let them get to her, even though they can still hurt. To find out more about Mim Jenkinson, you can find her on her Instagram here, on her Facebook here, on her TikTok here, and on her Website here. You can also listen to her podcast here.

In this episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny is joined by Voice and Dialect Coach, Katherine Beck. Katherine shares her journey of how she transitioned from actor to voice coach and how her move from the States to Sydney Australia played a role in the journey. She discusses how she started her online business, aimed at actors, but has recently shifted to now work with a wide array of people and helps them to find their true voice and share it with the world. Bonny and Katherine discuss the importance of your delivery in being able to correctly portray you but also to help in terms of your business and really being able to take your advertising to the next level. To find out more about Katherine Beck, you can find her on her Instagram here, on her TikTok here, and on her Website here. You can also access her Free Guide here.

In this episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny sits down to take a look back on an incredibly busy April. She talks about her fabulous new PR lady, Jill, and the interviews she has done over the month. She goes into detail about the day that BBC Look North came to her house to find out all about her backstory, film an Ignite Membership live session and discover where her love of coloured pencils began. Bonny shares the success of the recent relaunch of her Ignite Membership and mentions a few changes she's made that will allow her to have a more personal connection with her members and to make them feel even more supported, including the introduction of a new piece of software which allows her to respond directly to her students with a personal video message. She also mentions the special guests she's welcomed into her live sessions, Susie Pearl, who cohosted her Confidence Session, and Charlie Andrew, who cohosted her Business Drop-In Sessions, and why time with these experts is such an amazing opportunity for her members. She goes into detail about the York-based charity she supports, IDAS, and explains why this charity is close to her heart and how she has been getting involved with them by donating five free scholarships to the Ignite Membership. She also shares details of her latest drawings and upcoming tutorials, book recommendations, her struggles with technology throughout the month and gives us a look into the trips she'll be taking in the near future. To keep up with Bonny's coloured pencil life, make sure you're following her on social media. You can find her on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok. You can also sign up to her weekly newsletter for regular tips and inspiration here. To find out more about IDAS, the charity that Bonny supports, and to find out how you can get involved, click here.

In this episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny is joined by Clinical Herbalist, Mel Mutterspaugh. Mel shares her journey from starting as a backpacking guide and wilderness therapist, to wanting to connect more people with the wonders and awe of nature, so starting her new path to becoming a clinical herbalist and her experiences along the way. She talks about her passion for teaching mothers and families how to use plants as medicine in a safe and effective way and the importance of eating the right foods. Both Bonny and Mel discuss the subconscious mind and the impacts it can have, a lot of the time without you realising, on your life and stop you from doing the things you want to do. To find out more about Mel Mutterspaugh, you can find her on her Instagram here, on her Facebook here, on her YouTube here, on her TikTok here, on her Pinterest here, and on her Website here.

In this episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny is joined by mindset coach, Siâna Cork. Siâna talks all about her incredible experience walking the Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage for five weeks and how the experience is one of those rare occasions where it's completely about you and your wants and needs and how it can positively impact you. She also discusses the power of manifestation and the law of attraction, and explains how we are all manifesting, even if we don't realise it and why it's therefore important to always consider what we are thinking and putting into our minds. Siâna finishes by sharing a beautiful message to anyone struggling with mental health. To find out more about Siâna Cork, you can find her on her Instagram here.

In this episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny shares information about her Ignite Membership. Bonny talks about her reasons behind creating the Academy and all the thoughts that went into it so that it is now the wonderful teaching platform and community that it is. She also discusses some of the wonderful things the Ignite Membership has to offer and some exciting upcoming additions to the Ignite Membership. To keep up to speed with Bonny Snowdon, make sure you're following her on Facebook here, Instagram here, Pinterest here and TikTok here. If you haven't already, sign up to her weekly newsletter here for regular coloured pencil tips and inspiration, and you can join the Academy waitlist to stay up to date for the next launch here.

In this episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny shares her top tips for developing your work, staying motivated, and continuing to fall in love with your artwork time and time again. As this is from a Live Q&A Event, she also answers questions relating to different surfaces, how to create backgrounds, where she recommends starting as a beginner, and differences between brands of coloured pencils. She also discusses more about what the Ignite Membership has to offer and answers questions about the critique process, the different tutorials available and the Live Sessions that you will gain access to. If you would like to view the full Q&A event, you do so here. To keep up to speed with Bonny Snowdon, make sure you're following her on Facebook here, Instagram here, Pinterest here and TikTok here. If you haven't already, sign up to her weekly newsletter here for regular coloured pencil tips and inspiration, and you can join the Academy waitlist before the next launch here.

In this week's episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny is joined by spiritual business mentor, soul channel and healer, Natalia Komis. She discusses her current role, helping others to reconnect with their soul and be able to fully express themselves, as well as shedding some light on her Temple Journey program, what it entails and what the experience is like for most people. Natalia and Bonny discuss their journeys and difficulties with creating change and setting boundaries, but the importance of being able to put yourself first for your health and personal wellbeing. They also talk about the important role that creativity plays in the healing process and some of the many forms of creativity that exist. To find out more about Julia Stapleton, you can find her on Instagram here, on her Facebook here, and on her website here.

In this week's episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny is joined by Marketing and Business Coach, Julia Stapleton. Julia talks about her busy life as the owner of two businesses, one a telecommunications company, that she took over last year, and her marketing business, where she helps other entrepreneurs with the marketing for their businesses. Bonny and Julia discuss their experiences as working mums and entrepreneurs, how they manage their time, and the routines they have created to make completing tasks and getting in the zone easier. To find out more about Julia Stapleton, you can find her on Instagram here, on her Facebook here, and on her website here.

In this week's episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny is joined by Medium, Mindset Coach, EFT & Hypnosis Practitioner, Alyssa Wack. Alyssa shares her heartbreaking journey through 6 miscarriages, but explains why although it was an extremely difficult journey, she wouldn't change it because of where it's gotten her to today. She discusses her struggles with mental health and how she felt “embarrassed” to go on mental health leave from her job in finance. She talks about her mindset change through her journey and how even after having her daughter and now having everything she thought she needed to be happy, that wasn't the case, which led her into exploring mediumship. Alyssa shares a wonderful message about making sure you enjoy the journey and prioritise those things that really bring us joy each and every day. NOTE: This episode contains details about miscarriage which some listeners may find distressing. To find out more about Alyssa Wack, you can find her on Instagram here, and on her Facebook here.

In this week's episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny celebrates the Podcast's 1st Birthday by sharing some episode clips from a few of her lovely guests over the past year! The first guest is Bonny's sister, Annabel Andrews who, a year on, is now training to be a health coach and is going to be working with Ogden Health, which she is very excited about. You can listen to her full episode here. She then speaks to the lovely Susie Pearl, who is going to be a presenter at TEDxDaltVila this month and is currently writing a book about her near-death experience. Listen to her full episode here. Bonny chats with Alex Smallman, who, since speaking on the Podcast, has had beautiful identical twin boys! Listen to her full episode here. She then talks with the amazing stylist Sarah Gray, who is now celebrating 17 years of her styling business and Bonny still continues to use her fabulous styling and guidance tips. You can listen to her full episode here. Last but not least, Bonny speaks to Jessica Liz, who since speaking with Bonny has celebrated the 1st Birthday of Jessica-Liz Fine Art, which is a wonderful achievement. Listen to her full episode here. To keep up to speed with Bonny Snowdon, make sure you're following her on Facebook here, Instagram here, Pinterest here and TikTok here.If you haven't already, sign up to her weekly newsletter here for regular coloured pencil tips and inspiration, and you can join the Academy waitlist before the next launch here.

In this week's episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny is joined by Artist and Mentor, Jennifer Ray. She discusses her career path moving from the business world, to exploring her creativity and now creating art, with her focus being on botanicals and portraits of the female figure, but from the female gaze, in a few different mediums. She shares some top tips for avoiding procrastination and explains the Pomodoro Technique, as well as sharing her strategy for not comparing yourself to other artists. Both Bonny and Jennifer talk about the importance of valuing your time when it comes to growing a successful business and being able to understand that sometimes you need to let go and delegate some of your work to be able to use your time better. To find out more about Jennifer Ray, you can find her on her Instagram here, on her Facebook here, and on her Website here.

In this week's episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny is joined by Parenting Mentor, Montessori Home Consultant and Doula, Jeanne-Marie Paynel. Jeanne-Marie shares her life being born in Tunisia, growing up in France and then moving to the United States when she was 11 years old, before moving back to France in her twenties. She discusses her interesting career journey starting as a photography apprentice in Paris, to a total career change and setting up her own business mentoring parents and sharing her knowledge of Montessori, based in San Diego. She shares some insightful knowledge about Montessori and shares some examples of how she can help parents right from the beginning, when they're expecting, through to when the child turns 6 years old. She also shares her role as a Doula, and not only how rewarding the experience is, but also how much of an honour she feels to be invited in to help the birthing parents through that time. To find out more about Jeanne-Marie Paynel, you can find her on her Instagram here, on her Facebook here, and on her Website here.

In this week's episode of It's A Bonny Old Life, Bonny is joined by Fine Art Photographer and educator, Kristine Richer. Kristine shares her journey from studying at NSCAD University, where she obtained two undergraduate degrees, a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a Major in Photography and a Bachelor of Design with a Major in Interdisciplinary Design, to where she is now, a successful business owner teaching thousands of students how to capture incredible images of the Milky Way. She talks about how she considers herself to be “a recovering perfectionist” as she is coming to the realisation that not every image she creates has to be absolutely perfect, and that she doesn't need to spend a large number of hours editing every one. Bonny and Kristine also discuss the amazingly supportive and safe communities they have built in their businesses, and Kristine delves into her past experiences with negativity towards her work and her techniques to not let it affect her. To find out more about Kristine Richer, you can find her on her Instagram here, on her Facebook here, and on her Website here.