#110 MASTER CLASS — STICKS OF JOY with BONNY SNOWDON

Oct 1, 2025

In this inspiring Master Class, Bonny Snowdon shares how colored pencils became the doorway to reclaiming her creativity, confidence, and joy. With refreshing honesty, she reflects on her path from being told she wasn’t “good enough” at art to building a thriving, fulfilling creative life. Bonny’s story is a powerful reminder of how reconnecting with your voice and giving yourself permission to create can transform not just your art, but your entire experience as an artist. For anyone seeking encouragement, perspective, and a fresh sense of possibility, this class offers a beautiful dose of creative courage.

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Chapters and timestamps are also listed below for quick reference.

  • Introduction & Journey: 00:23
  • Career & Coaching: 02:28
  • Family & Coloring: 07:23
  • Creativity & Confidence: 11:31
  • Teaching & Inspiration: 38:03

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16 Comments

  1. Wow! Incredibly inspirational master class. I do adore your art, but I love to pieces how much you love every bit of yourself.

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  2. Excellent

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  3. Wow. I loved this ! . What a gift ! I admire your art….but am blown away by your incredible attitude . Thank you
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  4. Fabulous and inspirational, Bonny! Thank you for your vulnerability and for modeling the amazing things that happen when we believe in ourselves wholeheartedly. Blessings upon you and your work!

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  5. Amazing, I loved listening to Bonny….so authentic!

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  6. Was wonderful to see how much Bonny lit up in every way when talking about her creativity and art. Creativity heals. Art matters.
    Thank you for sharing your story!

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  7. Bonny, thank you so much for telling us your story! It‘s heartwarming to listen to you and your drawings are amazing! When I am in doubt again with myself and my art, I will come back and listen to your voice!

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  8. What an incredible reminder to us all that loving ourself and our creativity can be life changing. Thank you so much Bonny for such a powerful master class.

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  9. Bonny, what an amazing story, you are a lovely person creating beautiful art. You give the rest of us hope, I thank you for that and for sharing!

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  10. What an inspiring story and message to share. Opening up to our own creativity, believing in ourselves, that we are capable–it really is a path to joy. I needed to hear this today. Thank you!

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