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Bonnie Helen Hawkins

@bonniehawkinsart.bsky.social

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Illustrator & Artist. I love stories, poetry, films and food. | Soc_of_Authors | Currently illustrating Under Milk Wood | Dylan Thomas. https://www.bhhawkins.com

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Bonnie Helen Hawkins @bonniehawkinsart.bsky.social · Jul 15

July Newsletter - New Project & Under Milk Wood announcements. XXX
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WIP. What's on the kitchen table today?

Can I share a story with you? Most people find their careers over time and after deep thought, but I can remember the exact day I decided to become an artist. As a very tiny child, still in primary sc...

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Bonnie Helen Hawkins @bonniehawkinsart.bsky.social · Sep 14

Well here I am at my first ever @bcafbath at the old Green Station - nervous? Hell yes! Come along and say Hi. @bonniehelenhawkinsartist #art #books#fair#bathcityscape #bathcontemporaryartistsfair

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Bonnie Helen Hawkins @bonniehawkinsart.bsky.social · Sep 10

Moving house & studio at the same time - I must be mad. Heres my latest newsletter share all the details for September.
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Love to you all.

Mabon: to celebrate the start of Autumn

Hello Friends, Some of you may have noticed I’ve been unusually quiet lately, and that’s because there’s been a big change in my life—I’ve moved both house and studio! I’ve left Wales and am now livin...

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Bonnie Helen Hawkins @bonniehawkinsart.bsky.social · Jul 25

Life keeps on getting in the way so I haven’t had much time to work on this large drawing, but slowly very slowly I’m getting there. Please free feel to follow to see how it develops and if I colour it! #drawing#art#illustration#fairies#fae#wip#drawingoftheday#artcollector#figurativeart

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Bonnie Helen Hawkins @bonniehawkinsart.bsky.social · Jul 15

Sorry for the delay, I don’t know why the first one wasn’t delivered, I still haven’t had it returned, despite the Dutch postal service telling Angelique they were sending it back🤔🫶🤞

Bonnie Helen Hawkins @bonniehawkinsart.bsky.social · Jul 15

July Newsletter - New Project & Under Milk Wood announcements. XXX
bhhawkins.com/so/75PWExy4T...

WIP. What's on the kitchen table today?

bhhawkins.com

Bonnie Helen Hawkins @bonniehawkinsart.bsky.social · Jul 8

Currently working on a new large project, it’s a surprise and probably the most complex project I’ve ever attempted. It will take years for me to complete my vision. But I hope you can stay around and watch it develop. #art#illustration#drawing#pencildrawing#bookstagram#booksbooksbooks

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Bonnie Helen Hawkins @bonniehawkinsart.bsky.social · Jun 12

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Bonnie Helen Hawkins @bonniehawkinsart.bsky.social · Jun 11

Hello, yes that’s great I saw the order this morning. Don’t worry I will sort it asap and make it special for you. Thank you.

Bonnie Helen Hawkins @bonniehawkinsart.bsky.social · Jun 7

Unlike the man himself I don’t like cigars but that black dog is very familiar.

Bonnie Helen Hawkins @bonniehawkinsart.bsky.social · Jun 6

It’s hard to compete with U2!

Bonnie Helen Hawkins @bonniehawkinsart.bsky.social · Jun 6

Well that must be some kind of a record!

Bonnie Helen Hawkins @bonniehawkinsart.bsky.social · Jun 6

Yep, he’s never far away. Thank you and blessing to you too❤️

Bonnie Helen Hawkins @bonniehawkinsart.bsky.social · Jun 6

Yep I’ve been wanting to get back to colour for a while now, feels good to dive in. 👍

Bonnie Helen Hawkins @bonniehawkinsart.bsky.social · Jun 6

Sorry I’ve been so quiet for awhile, black dog days! But my 2026 calendar has just dropped and I’m so happy with it. On my website now www.bhhawkins.com

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Bonnie Helen Hawkins @bonniehawkinsart.bsky.social · May 21

From a charity shop! Haha

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Bonnie Helen Hawkins @bonniehawkinsart.bsky.social · May 20

Come and say Hi if you are in the area, I’m not nearly as scary as my photo!

Heads up the Cwtsh is tiny so come a bit early to get a seat❤️

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Bonnie Helen Hawkins @bonniehawkinsart.bsky.social · May 18

Such a beautiful day, painting some of my favourite flowers daisies.
I will be posting the finished painting soon. When finished it will be available as a card & art print on my Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Bonn...
#greetingcards#wildlifelovers#paintings#artprints#magicalart#flowers#daisies

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Bonnie Helen Hawkins @bonniehawkinsart.bsky.social · Mar 30

My latest newsletter is now available. Thank you for reading and sharing.

Hello Friends

Spring has finally come and it feels like a new beginning in all sorts of ways. It’s been over two months since my last newsletter and I apologise for the delay in writing to you, honestly I just don’...

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Bonnie Helen Hawkins @bonniehawkinsart.bsky.social · Mar 2

Beautiful sunny morning in Glastonbury and look what I spotted in the fabulous The Hollow Hills bookshop. This book features 9 of my original pencil illustrations and its quickly becoming a best seller. Totally amazed and grateful for all your support. 🌸🌸🌸

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Bonnie Helen Hawkins @bonniehawkinsart.bsky.social · Feb 28

Thank you I’m really quite overwhelmed by those kind words I’m so glad you liked the book. Thank you once again.

Bonnie Helen Hawkins @bonniehawkinsart.bsky.social · Feb 16

A little something that I’m working on. #watercolor #art#painting#fae#fairy#fox#wip. 🧚‍♀️❤️🌸🌸🌸

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Bonnie Helen Hawkins @bonniehawkinsart.bsky.social · Feb 15

Walking pass my local bookshop and spotted my book, my illustrated version of Under Milk Wood in the window! Almost wanted to cry. And in such good company! Thank you @rossiterbooks.bsky.social

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Bonnie Helen Hawkins @bonniehawkinsart.bsky.social · Feb 11

I want to be there sooo much right now.

Bonnie Helen Hawkins @bonniehawkinsart.bsky.social · Feb 1

Great crowds @momamachynlleth today for the start of my Under Milk Wood Exhibition. The show is on until 5th April so lots of time to visit this fabulous part of the world and see the drawings🌸🌷🌷Plus meeting new friends #artexhibition #undermilkwood #drawings #dylanthomas#pencildrawing

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Bonnie Helen Hawkins @bonniehawkinsart.bsky.social · Jan 30

Hi Jon, thank you for this link I will certainly look into it👍