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Final Curwen Collection

Final Curwen Collection

It was with great sadness that I learned of the upcoming closure of the Curwen Gallery in Windmill Street. After many years of supporting established and emerging artists, Jill has decided to finish the galleries’ programme with a major live auction… a final celebration of the amazing artwork that has adorned […]

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River Tyne Limited Edition Little Newcastle Prints

Little Newcastle Prints

I’m really chuffed with these new editions to the studio shop! These little Newcastle prints are a lovely size for homely nooks and slotting into existing art collections! Here’s the colourful illustration ‘The River Tyne’ featuring the Swing Bridge, Tyne Bridge and Millennium Bridge presented in a black 30 x 21 cm aluminium […]

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Big New Project 12 English Cities

Big New Project – Featuring 12 English Cities

January and February have a reputation for being slow for creative work, not so 2017. I’ve already been working hard on a big list of illustrations for HEX digital in London, part of a fascinating digital project scheduled to be launched at the end of March. My hand painted studies will […]

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New London Sketches

Some New London Sketches

Here’s some sneak peeks at the sketches i’ve been working on. These compositions will contribute towards a bigger self initiated project that focuses on London locations. It shouldn’t be too tricky, but see if you can identify the station and the dome featured here?!

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View From Primrose Hill by Jonathan Chapman

Sitting on Primrose Hill

Here’s a new Autumnal view across the London skyline. Fresh off the easel, this is another 28 x 28 cm acrylic and ink painting on paper (I enjoying playing with compositions at this size and the work photographs well). It features a vantage point at the top of Primrose Hill, […]

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New Look Portfolio

New Look Portfolio

My online portfolio has a new look! have a browse through my artwork, including early canvas paintings and the more recent illustrations for commercial projects. It’s all available in a nice clean gallery with big images. Works wonderfully with mobile and tablet too! Take a look…

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