Articles by: JKChapman

Temples and Torii Gates - Illustration by Jonathan

Temples & Torii Gates

I’ve always been fascinated with the landscape and culture of Japan. I wrote about it a little in my influences page here. It’s lovely to see that i’m not the only one… as the Mt Fuji painting created for my World Series has proved extremely popular. With the #Artistsupportpledge running […]

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Spring Clean - Illustration by Jonathan Chapman

Spring Clean & New Inspiration Wall

Took the opportunity this week to have a clear out and a Spring clean in the studio. I also changed up some of the artworks on the wall. The trusty Expressionist poster (a crumpled one from a Berlin exhibition that has followed me to every studio space i’ve ever had) […]

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Movie Nights - Illustration by Jonathan Chapman

More Movie Nights

Here’s the latest in what I hope will be a ongoing series of ‘night time’ illustrations, little architectural studies of cinemas. I think each building has it’s own wonderful character… I’ve already had some great suggestions for venues to add to the collection! But keep them coming and i’ll see […]

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Artist Support Pledge

With almost all of the exhibitions, open studios and other selling events cancelled this year i’ve decided to take part in the artist support pledge online tag (#artistsupportpledge). It started over on Instagram and I think it’s lovely concept to help support fellow artists during and after lockdown. If you […]

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Send a Postcard

Lockdown Postcards!

Want to send a free postcard to a friend? You buy the stamp, i’ll print/write any message you’d like and post it for you!I’ve been struggling to think of ways in which I can help during this lockdown period but, if you’ve already exhausted the video chat or perhaps have […]

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St Augustine Florida - Illustration by Jonathan Chapman

St Augustine Commission

So the larger commission went ahead and i’m really chuffed with how it turned out despite a few reservations along the way! It’s always a rush discovering somewhere new. But just like the Jerusalem commission from last year, it’s also a challenge to attempt a scene with architecture and scenery […]

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