Jody Graham- Artist- Sydney based
Demonstration Information
‘Loosening up techniques in mixed media’
The demonstration will showcase a variety of expressive drawing techniques using mixed media: charcoal, ink, acrylic, pastel and collage. During the demonstration, information about materials, preparation and personal expression will be discussed .The aim of this presentation is to offer inspiration and generate excitement about the creative process.
Demonstration Review…By Colina Grant -Parramatta Art Society
“City Street-scapes”
..with Jody Graham..mixed-media 17.8.13
From the word go we were in for one of Jody’s action-packed demos as usual. She impressed on us the need to keep drawing and showed us the sketch books in 2 different sizes that she keeps with herself all the time…jotting down information. A ‘Lamy’ pen (a bit like a fountain pen) is a main part of her equipment ……a half tone achieved with the addition of water or a bit of spit on a finger! Along with the pen, a board, some paper, her favourite brush, water, and ink in a little squeeze-bottle make up the essentials for a morning out on the streets of Sydney.
Jody impresses on us that works done from sketches will be far more dynamic than from a photo. Not that she doesn’t use photos. If working on a large piece she will have them stuck-up in view while working in the studio, but finds herself drawing more from the sketches, as they have captured the essence of the scene.
She began with three Waterford medium texture 300 gsm quarter sheets taped to a large backing-board and drew with a piece of charcoal taped to a piece of dowel which was taped in turn to ‘rake’ brush. The need for all the extensions is to give freedom to the lines. When happy with the three street scenes, she splashed ochre inks on the buildings then some sepia…..watering-down occasionally to get half-tones. A rag held in the left hand also helped in this regard or to stop any run-away drips. Working on 3 at a time means the first one will be dry by the time you reach the third especially on a warm day like we had for our opening! A smaller brush brought in some finer detail. A soft pastel came in over the top lightening some tones and drawing in more detail.
When working at home Jody prefers to do larger works on 600 gsm Arches and stressed that working this way never guaranteed success each time. But then she went on to show us a framed work made up of a collage of supposedly ‘failed’ works. It was brilliant! Sanding them back with an electric sander gives her some really subtle effects and surfaces…some deliberation in their placement….a little drawing again over the top and “wallah!”
As an encore, Jody began a large drawing, again of a street-scape working to some rock music. It really was not a time for questions!!!! Using a soft compressed charcoal and lots of rubbing in with the hand, it was exciting to watch it appear! She once again stressed the need to leave areas of mystery….ignore the impulse to explain everything.
I, for one will try to heed this advise, Jody! Thank You!
Colina
Demonstrations 2015
2nd December 2015
Wednesday 7 – 9pm
FTA Art Club – Cresswood
Contact: Elaine Butler – elaine@funtimeart.com.au
*Demonstaration – Drawing – Charcoal & Mixed Media
9 November – 2 December, 2013
Guest speaker, Jeffery Plummer – Director – Kedumba Drawing Award and Collection, oficially opening exhibition.
Lost Bear Gallery
98 Lurline Street, Katoomba
Open daily 10 – 5pm
+(612) 4782 1220
www.lostbeargallery.com.au
Cleveland and regent Street, Surry Hills, Mixed media on board,40cm x 40cm, 2013
Jody’s work will be exhibited and for sale in the student excellence award, Wester Sydney Institute,Nepean.
Exhibition from the 13th of February until 1st of March, 2013.
Further details listed on invitation below.
 SOLD |  SOLD |  SOLD |
Safari Exhibition June 2013
Presenting new installation from Jody Graham
‘Someone else’s life’
 |  |
Preparing work for show responding to South Africa
| 3 + 1 Mixed Exhibition, 24 November-5 December 2011 Opening with the artists: Saturday 26 November, 6-8pm LOST BEAR GALLERY 5/148 Leura Mall, Leura Ph. 47841440 Open Daily 10-5 |  Fitzroy Dock, Cockatoo Island |
May St. Studios will be opening its NEW gallery exhibiting the work of resident May St. artists from 1 March through to 29 March 2013.
Opening night is with the artists 6-9pm Thursday 7 March.
This exhibition will offer for those of you interested the chance to go into artists studios, chat with the artist and see their working space.
Open studios Sat 9 & Sun 10 March, 10am-4pm.
Click here for more info
www.maystreetstudios.com.au
Click image to open larger view in new window
Jody Graham – group exhibition ‘Framed’ at Penrith Regional Gallery & The Lewers Bequest.
22 September – 2 December 2012
Jody Graham
Penrith Regional Gallery & The Lewers Bequest.
22 September – 2 December 2012
 Earlier stage of artwork for Framed exhibition |  Interacting with Modernism |