Biography
I was born in Newcastle and have been drawing since a very young age. I attended Newcastle TAFE to complete the Art Certificate in 1984 majoring in printmaking then later graduated from Newcastle University in 1989, majoring in Plant and Wildlife Illustration. Since that time I have done many freelance illustrations and commissions, have exhibited and sold with art groups and at several local markets. My favourite mediums are ink pen and colour pencil, with a dash of gouache. Life drawing is also an important feature of my artistic progression.
My drawings have been appreciated and bought by many for their nostalgic feel and whimsy, as well as marking important occasions and representation of peoples lives.
I am a current member of Hunter Arts Network, Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and CBCA Newcastle Branch as I am interested in pursuing children’s book as a home for my illustrating style. I have recently been contracted to illustrate my first children’s picture book due for release in 2015.
Art Education
Masters of Art Therapy UWS – current
Writing for Children workshop July 2013
Conference for SCBWI –Illustrator workshops Feb 2013
Desktop Publishing Certificate III -Newcastle TAFE 1999-2000
Writing for Publication – WEA 1998
Bachelor of Art/Visual Art – Newcastle University 1987-1989
Printing and Typography – Hunter Institute of Technology (TAFE) 1988-1989
Art Certificate – Hunter Institute of Technology (TAFE) 1983-1984
Recent Projects
2014 Solo Exhibition at Westmead Hospital
2013 Stall holder at Sacred Tree Markets, Branxton
2013 Sold at Singleton Art Prize
2012/2013 Exhibited and sold at Seascape and Beyond art exhibition
2013 Exhibited at Newcastle Show
2012 Merit award for artwork exhibited at Brunswick St Gallery Melbourne
2012 Sold at Studio 48
2012 Scone Art Prize participant
2012 Dungog Art Prize participant
2012 Sold at Tea Gardens Art Exhibition
2011/2012 Sold at Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Hunter Art Bazaars
2008-2010 Participation in The Olive Tree Markets
Studio 48 group exhibitions
‘Difference’ July 2014
Hunter Wetlands Exhibition 2012
‘Blackbutt to the Sea’- July 2010
‘Grounded’ -May 2011
The Arts Emporium- 2010, 2011 & 2012 Studio Exhibitions
‘Genesis’- July 2011
‘Atelier’- September 2009
‘Near and Far’ -May 2009
Artistic achievements and prizes
2014 Contract for children’s picture book with Exisle Publishing
2013 Winner Artist Shootout at Muswellbrook Arts Fair
2013 First prize small works at Westmead Hospital Art Prize
2012 Third prize winner in Westmead Hospital Art Prize small works
2012/13/14 Finalist in Westmead Hospital Art Prize – works on permanent display
2012 Winner of Peoples Choice in doodle competition for Nookstore
2011 Creator of Safety Week newsletter for ADHC
2009 Winner logo design DADHC for Hunter Region staff recognition day
2005 The Royal on the Move Art Exhibition Highly commended judged by Nick Mitzevich
2001 Partner in Cosmic Pearl doll design
2001 “X” Watt Space – group exhibition
1989 Altercation – Newcastle University Exhibition
Commissions
❑ Illustrations on request for clients
❑ Logo design, magazine sketch and mural draft for Ku-ring-gai Council Wildflower Garden
❑ Business cards: Craig Mitchell Painting, Pet Portraits Photography, Cynthia Hyde Childrens Author
❑ 60 individual Wedding invitations
❑ Birthday invitations
❑ Illustrations for library returns and designs for T-shirts for Dept of Employment, Training & Further Education Library
❑ Band posters
❑ Sculpture
❑ Murals in bathrooms and bedrooms in private homes
❑ Cambridge Hill Pre school window painting
Contact
www.facebook.com/gwynnejonesillustrator
gwynnejonesart@gmail.com
Mobile: 0400 526 018
