Describe your illustration style
in ten words or less.
Whimsical, uncluttered and
sometimes humorous.
What items are an essential part of your creative space?
Good music, family photos, a
lovely view outside my window and a modicum of tidiness.
Do you have a favourite artistic
medium?
Presently; line and wash sketches
especially in a visual diary. I like to always learn about new mediums and as I
become confident in them I keep developing my own style.
Name three artists whose work
inspires you.
E H Shepard, Degas, & Freya
Blackwood. Each time I look at their artwork I see something new and beautiful
and different in it.
Which artistic period would you most
like to visit and why?
The Impressionists--they were brave enough to break through artistic and social barriers, lived in Paris and looked like they had a lot of fun too!
Who or what inspired you to become an illustrator?
Encouragement from my parents to keep drawing throughout my whole life, my four gorgeous children who
keep me young at heart and changed the way I saw the world (even though I am a
granny). Book illustration was a
bit of a lucky accident. One day a few years ago I said to a friend, ‘You
write a book and I’ll illustrate it!’ We self-published three books that
sold over 20,000 copies. Now I write and illustrate my own stories, when
possible. It is a dream come true.
Can you share a photo of your creative work space or part of the area where you work most often? Talk us through it.
Can you share a photo of your creative work space or part of the area where you work most often? Talk us through it.
My
work-space overlooks a tropical garden (I live in Broome). There are
paintbrushes and photos and art-work from other people and myself. Even very
small bits of paper with colour and draft drawings, loads of pencils and pens
and paper. I love little inspirational sayings, some are stuck to my
walls too.
What is your favourite part of the illustration process?
When I have finished the final pencil drawing and I just have to paint. When all the background work is all done--research, composition,
colours, drafts, drafts and more drafts…
What advice would you give to an aspiring illustrator?
What advice would you give to an aspiring illustrator?
To keep drawing and tackle challenging subject matter! Extend yourself!
Get constructive honest criticism. And most importantly, keep developing your
OWN style and don’t try to copy anyone else.
Singapore-born and
UK-raised, Kerry Anne Jordinson is a West Australian artist and children’s book
illustrator and author. She paints across a wide range of media. Kerry Anne has
a grown-up family and teaches art to adults and children. Her paintings are
found in homes and businesses around the world.
