Facing Coronavirus
A collection of portraits of people as they face the coronavirus pandemic.
I started drawing portraits to connect with others. Life got busy answering emails, texts, responding and updating social media platforms, travelling long distances to work, I no longer had time to connect with friends. The coronavirus lockdown offered an opportunity which provided time and space in my life to reconnect with what is important to me.
My connection and relationship with other humans.
Jody Graham in studio with Facing Coronavirus Portraits
Photo credit – Graeme Wienand
Facing Coronavirus Portraits are a way to connect and explore creativity with others.
To do this, I zoom chat old and new friends while drawing their portraits.
I am interested in knowing how the coronavirus has played out in people’s lives. I am especially interested in documenting one positive and one negative consequence. This information will help give a realistic picture of how the pandemic has affected others and assist the creation of authentic artwork about this period of our life.
If you would like to participate in this project by either drawing your own expressive portrait or a zoom chat or both please contact me on enquiries@jodygraham.com.au
Special note, my drawings are expressive and at times dark, often I draw with my non-dominate hand and special drawing tools. If you agree to this, it’s unlikely your portrait will be pretty or realistic. If you are happy to go ahead that’s fantastic and I look forward to hearing from you.
Links to online expressive portrait workshops I am doing.
Blue Mountains Cultural Centre
Jody Graham – ‘Hunter’ Charcoal on paper
For more workshop information and bookings
Date: 26 Sunday July 2020 10am – 4pm
Venue: All Saints Church Hall 85 Ocean Street, Woollahra.
Getting There: Free parking in the grounds of the Church. Closest train station is Edgecliff; then walk up Ocean St (10 mins) or take the bus and alight at the first stop.
www.transportnsw.info or 131 500 bus route information
Jody Graham – Drawing tool collection (detail)
For more workshop information and Bookings.
Date: 25 Saturday July 2020 10am – 4pm
Venue: All Saints Church Hall 85 Ocean Street, Woollahra
Getting There: Free parking in the grounds of the Church. Closest train station is Edgecliff; then walk up Ocean St (10 mins) or take the bus and alight at the first stop.
www.transportnsw.info or 131 500 bus route information
Solitude Charcoal and Sap on paper
23 Saturday & 24 Sunday may 2020 – 9.30am – 4pm daily
Unleash your inner artist by securing a place in this two-day expressive landscapes workshop. Under the direction of Jody Graham, you’ll work with charcoal and mixed media, explore techniques to extend and develop your creative visual voice and learn the art of self-expression, ultimately bringing life and energy to your work.
Saturday 14th March 2020 -10am – 4pm – Cost – $150 Lunch and afternoon provided.
First half of the day is at Gang Gang Gallery and will incorporate informative demonstrations on ‘plein air’ techniques and suitable materials to use. Participants will then have the opportunity to practice useful techniques before putting these practical skills to use at selected Lithgow urban landscapes.
Sunday 15th March 2020 -10am – 4pm – Cost – $150 Lunch and afternoon provided.
On the second day, participants will develop artworks based on ‘plein air’ drawings, photographs and notes from day one. Come and join in, learn how to integrate ideas about creating expressive drawings and paintings using charcoal and mixed media.
Bookings Essential 0408 514 440
Read more https://gggallery.com.au/workshops/
I am returning back to Art Est Art School with Drawing for Everyone term course on Wednesdays and Thursdays. A fun and relaxed drawing class for anyone who loves to draw, or would like to learn how to draw. Everyone from enthusiastic beginners to those with prior experience are welcome in this relaxed and friendly class.. Come learn new skills with me.
Read more https://www.artest.com.au/course/Learn.To.Draw.Day.Evening.JG