World-renowned artist and teacher Bonny Snowdon shares how a stressful period in her life and a gift of coloured pencils from her daughter led to a profound creative awakening that helped her manage anxiety and navigate personal challenges.
We explore Bonny’s horse-mad childhood in North Yorkshire, her early experiences in the advertising and graphic design industries, a challenging '360' management review and her transition into executive coaching. Bonny discusses the 'leap of faith' required to turn her artistic passion into a thriving business, including the launch of the Bonny Snowdon Academy.
We discuss the importance of self-belief, Bonny offers insight into her restorative daily rituals involving journalling and sketching, and provides encouraging advice for anyone looking to start their own creative journey.
In this episode:
The role of creativity in Bonny’s childhood and her early love of horses.
Navigating the shift from traditional graphic design to managerial roles.
How coloured pencils provided a meditative escape during difficult times.
The transition from executive coach to full-time professional artist.
Building a successful creative membership and online academy.
The importance of daily journalling and sketching for mental wellbeing.
Practical advice for beginners: starting small and embracing the learning curve – don't be afraid to produce 'rubbish' work while you learn.
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