Please
describe your chosen illustration
This illustration is called The Deep Black Sea and it is done
with ink. I did this for an art show recently, after another illustration
wasn’t working out, and it was bought by a couple for their baby’s room.
When did you
know you had a talent for illustration?
I have always been artistic, I remember being asked to help to
paint the scenery for a play in primary school, and in high school my math’s
books were always sketchbooks!
Have you ever studied
your craft at an institution of any sort?
I left school and went to TAFE for an Art Certificate when I was
15 for two years, and then later studied Plant and Wildlife illustration at Newcastle University for three years. This is now
called Natural History Illustration. I also have studied desktop publishing at
TAFE as well. Those courses were a great foundation for my skills, but your
development comes from years of practice, experimentation and dud drawings.
What computer
programmes do you use?
The only program I dabble with is Photoshop Touch on my tablet,
but only to try different directions for a picture when I am unsure where it is
going. Sometimes I do life drawing on this program which is quite nice. My
drawings I produce are all hand made, and I’m hoping that will become trendy
again soon!
Have you
illustrated any books?
No, I haven’t illustrated books yet.
Who is your
favourite Australian children’s book illustrator and why?
There is too many admire to have one favourite…I have always
been fascinated with Jeannie Bakers work because of the amazing detail, and I
like Shaun Tan’s because its great and I heard him speak about his work at a
conference about his processes and insights, which was fabulous. I like the
work of many!
What’s your
website or blog address (if you have one)?
I have a facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/gwynnejonesillustrator
Would you like
to tell us anything else about yourself and/or your work?
I am a full time artist at present and sell my works at markets
and through art exhibitions and do commissions on request. I now am putting my
illustrations on to clay pieces as well. I am a member of Hunter Arts Network
and SCBWI.
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