Drawing a dog's nose with coloured pencils

This is a 13 minutes video showing how I drew a dog's nose using coloured pencils. I'll talk you through how to add layers of colour to create a realistic looking nose, how to gently blend colours together and which are the best pencils to use to blend and smooth. It's 5x speed with areas of real time, but you can see how i use my pencils to create the effects I want, and how I build up the tonal values, almost sculpting to create a 3D nose with depth.
I've used the following pencils:
Faber Castell Polychromos:
Cinnamon, caput mortuum, caput mortuum violet, dark indigo, white, light flesh, burnt carmine, light purple pink, black
Caran D'Ache
Light grey
Derwent Lightfast
Flesh pink, white

[@BarbaraDick-r5]

That is the most realistic 3D nose i have ever seen!

[@BarbaraDick-r5]

I wish I had found you sooner! Wonderful insight !

[@deejay2838]

Beautiful!

[@elenamoreno5666]

I cant wait to practice your most welcomed art skills... From what I've seen your artwork is just magnificent n beautiful. God has Truly BLESSED You with such Talent. Thank you for sharing.. im now a new subscriber

[@jamesbach4581]

As a beginner, I can’t thank you enough! Bravo!!

[@lesleycharlesworth8453]

Thank you Bonny. Amazing "dog nose" tutorial. XX

[@rshaffer1028]

what a wonderful, informative video! Your commentary is fabulous - thank you for sharing!

[@ginawade6593]

I love your work but am also go grateful for all the information you share with us. Thank you

[@mayfield230961]

Fab. Thanks again for yet more tips!

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

mayfield230961 my pleasure 😊

[@5Himmel]

Thankyou!I really liked the caput mortum pencil and scotchbrite to make highlights and very inspirating and not too long,good tutrial talk!

[@kassie73]

Brilliant tutorial. Helped me immensely!

[@judycozon4081]

You are soooo good AND generous!

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Thank you 🥰

[@colettegriffith8192]

Wow, best nose drawing I've ever seen! fantastic!

[@dayancameron2806]

Another fabulous and generous tutorial!

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Dayan Cameron thank you 😊

[@kimbearlysoriginal4276]

Love ALL your videos. Thank you so much! Fantastic as always. :)

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Kimbearlys Original thank you 😊

[@catherinewalker6466]

So helpful, lots of great tips!

[@cynthiadekay5412]

Beautiful wow I appreciate your teaching so very much.

[@nipournicontrebienaucontra9158]

Bravo et merci beaucoup pour vos partages ,j'adore !!!!!

[@Kokoh15]

I am amazed!!! ❤️

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Loree Frechette thank you 😊

[@JustMe-uc1lt]

Oh my gosh, you’ve no idea how helpful this is! You’re an angel. I could never hope to draw as well as you do, but at least I can do something. So many tutorials talk about layers, etc, but don’t explain how the colours are chosen. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

My pleasure :) I'm always around if you ever want any help :)

[@silkspinner7010]

Thank for the video, I learn with each one of the videos I watch, which is a wonderful thing for me as I can't get out to art classes.

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Silkspinner I’m so pleased it’s useful 😊

[@evak8210]

Just fabulous lesson thank you so much you are the best of many tutorials I watched!

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Thank you :)

[@GLRDesignsdotcom]

BEAUTIFUL details! Love it!❤️❤️❤️

[@ebonyknight3948]

Well this was useful. Thanks Bonny!

[@Antonio_Ortiz]

You are awesome. Thank you so much for sharing your techniques.

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Tony Ortiz thank you 😊

[@weefirebelle]

I have 2 yellow labs with this colour of nose, this was great to watch, and so realistic. Fantastic artwork once again Bonny. Thanks so much xx

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Alexandra Stewart thank you 😊

[@çizimyap]

First likeeee.. Very nice

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

ah :) :) thank you!!

[@VCsArtForce]

this is superb drawing..I can't say anything. so life-like.

[@christianecarregues5923]

Magnifique…merci pour çe partage 😍😍

[@sarahgreenstreet7137]

I just love your art and your videos - you are so generous with your time and teaching. Thank you so much. I will be looking to subscribe to your patreon!

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Sarah Greenstreet thank you so much 😊

[@gordonvacon3996]

Great jobs

[@SH-sr5ol]

This was so helpful. Thanks

[@rosered8234]

You have priceless knowledge … noseledge 😄 . Thankyou … love the fact that it was a brown nose - with no brown . I smell absolute skills !!!!! Well done 👏 😌 absolutely beautiful final piece & pooch.

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Ahh thank you 🥰

[@ianmartinart]

Bonny , thank you for your insight into Art . Get a book out as I for one would buy it . Your art is superb .

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Ian Martin thank you so much!!! A book is something I’d love to do 😍

[@lynnrushton7458]

Really helpful....thanks Bonny 👍😍x

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Lynn Rushton thank you 😊

[@ArteVariado]

Amazing work, like and new sub 👏👏👍🐕

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Cat Meiny Art thank you 😊

[@kadencekham7727]

Wow you draw so good I have always wanted to draw in realism ways but I have never really did it

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Kadence Official thank you 😊

[@davidlangley6075]

Hi Bonny, thanks for taking the time out to share this information. I have a commission to do of a Chocolate Labrador and wondered what colour paper it would be best to start with and what particular colours you would use to create the artwork. I have Polychromos 120 set of coloured pencils and the vast amount of colours from which to choose from, is quite daunting !!

[@jeanpierreboutinaud9768]

Very nice work. Wath kind of tape you use to cleane colours on the nose? Thank you for your answer

[@shamrockstudios5825]

Love your tutorials! Thank you for sharing your expertise. What pencil sharpener do you use? I am trying to find one that has a nice sharp point, but everything I've ordered isn't quite right.

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Bonnie Kelley thank you 😊 I use the swordfish curve

[@jaytee1715]

This is amazing and I hope to improve my animal drawings. What coloured pencils are you using and would you reccommend prismacolors or any other pencils? Amazing drawing!

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Thank you 😊 I use mostly Polychromos, studios and lightfast. Prismas are good - great range of colours but a little too soft for me

[@jackiesnowdon8192]

Fab tutorial, can you tell me what sharpener you use

[@christineschafer1484]

Thanks for this wonderful tutorial, I learned so much. Do you use OMS for your techniques?

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Christine Schäfer thank you 😊 no I don’t use any mineral spirits just pencils 😊

[@katienash5547]

Beautiful! This video really helped me. Where did you get the stylus that you use? I cant seem to find something pointy besides a needle but I can't control that pressure to not puncture.

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Thank you :) I bought it from amazon I think :)

[@the_big_bang_artist256]

i really like it bonny i was really waiting for you to make a video like this on white paper thank you so much a nd i know how u say you REALLY! like that chinese white but if you like that color the prismacolor white really is an amazing color to for higjlights u should really try it

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

the_big_bang_artist 25 thank you!!! I have a prisma white somewhere so I’ll try it 😊😊

[@ellietodd393]

@@BonnySnowdonAcademy I would have to disagree. I have used both and the Derwent is way more opaque.

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

ellie todd we all have different experiences 😊

[@camillameng9203]

Amazing video, Thanks a lot for sharing... is this Pastelmat? Oh you just said so in the video 😂 I think it is amazing how smooth you make this look...

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Camilla Meng thank you 😊 yes it’s the pastelmat board - the white does take fewer layers than other colours but it’s wonderful to work on

[@gargimitra4561]

Thanks for sharing the knowledge I am an animal artist using acrylic paintings but want to learn pencil drawing as well very new I want to purchase something best and cheaper as I am going to initiate my learning path plz suggest me which brand should I go for and what would’ve the quantity ?

[@sophiegrace4155]

This is incredible and so helpful. I am stunned by how realistic your portraits are! I was wondering how you do the fine lines by the eye? I try using white pencil but either it won't show because the layers too dark or the line is too thick. Any help will be appreciated! x

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Thank you so much :) I find it best to add very light layers of colour, and build up the tones, and then add in the details as I'm going. If you watch one of my live draws - you'll be able to see what I mean as I talk through everything :) You're welcome to get in touch if you want specific help, and of course I have my Patreon which has loads of videos in real time :)

[@jasminepayne8956]

What other surfaces would you recommend when using polychromos? Very helpful video thank you 😊

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Polychromos will work on loads of surfaces - hot press papers, cold press papers, vellum, drafting film :)

[@paulwhiting1648]

Great videos Bonny just subscribed. What surface have you used for this video?

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Paul Whiting this is white pastelmat board 😊

[@patriciaward7090]

In the words of Craig Revill Horwood - fab uuuu lous! An you use any sticky tape for lifting off or is special artists' tape?

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Patricia Ward thank you daaaaarling 😊 scotch magic tape is the best

[@edspencer5122]

Excellent tutorial - do you have any other videos using pencils other than Polychromos? I have many different pencils like Holbein and Prisma but got rid of the Polychromos as they have so little pigment and they break so easily. Just wondered, I'm trying to find a comparison chart to change from Polychromos to Holbein etc. for colors. Thanks

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Thank you :) I don't use prismas or Helbein as I need to be careful of lightfastness. Have a look at Karen Hull's website - she has some excellent comparison charts :)

[@edspencer5122]

@@BonnySnowdonAcademy Your tutorial on this dogs nose is excellent. I got so much out of watching and feel like I can take on a black nose at this point. I'm working on a painting of a Jack Russell Terrier as a gift and the nose is the part that is giving me the most trouble. Thanks again.....

[@yanal1022]

Omg tape for highlights.

[@fabryfoto6605]

really good! What card do you use for these beautiful designs?

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Thank you :) This is on Clairefontaine Pastelmat

[@SH-sr5ol]

What kind of paper did you use?

[@jellybelly1339]

Hi - what paper is this on? I'm new to all this, so the exact brand name, paper type etc... I know it can make a real difference if I was to use a different one.... I see you mention its 'Pastelmat' to another user - is that clairfontaine pastelmat or is 'pastelmat' just the general type of paper?

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Hi this is Clairefontaine Pastelmat - I think it's the dark grey or the white :)

[@alexhooton2587]

What type of eraser did you use in this video? Did not look like typical eraser.

[@alexhooton2587]

Also what is the name of the scraping tool you use for whiskers please? P.s Amazing work!

[@msee383]

Just amazing do you have a Patreon channel? If not are you considering one? I for one would love to see your work in length.

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Martin Mckenna thank you so much. I am working towards my patreon channel. I just want to give it 100% 😊

[@msee383]

Awesome, sooner the better. Please don’t do what some have and that is have links to Facebook and other web sites, it complicates the Patreon channel and keep the links simple and precise along the left hand side.......ie dogs, cats, horses, backgrounds and so on. I’m not telling you what to do just trying to help. Regards and good wishes for the future.

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

I'm really new to Patreon so any feedback like this is really useful thank you :)

[@msee383]

No problem........ all I say for the navigation panel on the left is keep it simple in sections as mentioned including teaching (how to), .reviews (paper, materials etc). A lot to consider I know, but I’m sure you will manage it.

[@msee383]

One other idea if you intend to do tutorial, real time, videos..........keep them to 4/5 individual parts 6 max and on the first video add a reference picture pdf for download so viewers can follow. Some artists add the picture in advance personally I think it isn’t necessary but that entirely your choice. It feels as though I’m sticking my nose in but honestly I’m not I just want to help. Also if doing a dog named Jon.........it is useful for the viewer if in video 1. The title is JON- Nose & eyes, in video 2. The title is JON- ears. and so on.

[@lonironi3754]

Do you free hand draw the dog? Do you scan it ?

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

This one was a bit of freehand and a bit of projector as his owner wanted his lip in a different position as it was curled under. I tend to project a very quick outline as it speeds things up considerably. Before I got so busy I freehanded everything, now I use a basic outline and freehand all the inside bits :)

[@DaphnesAlaskanPetPortraits]

What type of camera did u use? And where did u get it?

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

For filming? I use a Sony ax53 🥰

[@DaphnesAlaskanPetPortraits]

@@BonnySnowdonAcademy good to know, thank you! wonderful drawing as usual btw!!😄

[@Hwaigon]

Seriously, could you please write a book about your process?

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Hwaigon I have one on the go 🥰

[@Hwaigon]

@@BonnySnowdonAcademy Great. And have you pondered trying landscapes, maybe ? :)

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Hwaigon I haven’t. They don’t really ignite my passion although I’ve just done a mouse with flowers and grass which I loved 😊

[@isa8169]

What is that thing that you use to not smear everything out? Is it baking paper?😂

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Ooh it's glassine paper :)

[@isa8169]

@@BonnySnowdonAcademy okaayyy, thank you💞🥺

[@Morticia147]

I love your paintings but it's so sad that you put so little content on your channel, there are months between the uploads.

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

Thank you 🥰 I’m so sorry about that it’s due to me being really really busy with my other work so it’s not always possible to create for KZbin 🥰

[@Morticia147]

@@BonnySnowdonAcademy I'm happy that you are so busy, but my selfish me want's more videos. It's such a delight to watch you. And you are such an inspiration to me. We are about the same age and you gave me the final push to start my own art buisiness :O)

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

@@Morticia147 I have my Patreon which has hundreds of hours for very little monthly fee :) I am planning more for KZbin but it’s taken a bit of a back seat as I’ve been working so hard with my new platform :)

[@rajbharadia3643]

What a wonderful tutorial Bonney! However, I have a question... the lift off tool or stylus you used... I read that you bought it from Amazon. Will really appreciate the name of it. I see a lot with a blob at the end but not a sharp one like you use. Thanks again!

[@BonnySnowdonAcademy]

I’m so glad it was useful. This is just a nail stylus - you can use anything that’s relatively sharp 🥰

[@rajbharadia3643]

Thank you very kindly! Much appreciated!