Creative posts and articles posted on the studio blog. Written by artist and illustrator Jonathan Chapman MA. They feature his most recent illustrations. Plus for anyone interested in the creative process, a few photos from behind the scenes. Including projects that are still in progress. Jonathan likes big colours and lots of detail, he enjoys travelling and finding new compositions with his camera and sketchbook.
For anybody working in seasonal marketing, they will already be painfully aware of the disconnect between the creation of a holiday campaign and the lived customer experience. Somebody has to design, develop and make these things long before anyone might actually feel festive. I found myself working on festive themed […]
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This was an eagerly anticipated print delivery, something for the chefs and cocktail makers in the room! I designed and provided the illustrations on a new 22 page booklet filed with recipes inspired by Yarty’s flavours. Their fruit vinegars are incredibly versatile; perfect for cooking and for mixing with the […]
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Well this was a glorious way to kick off the Summer season! I was delighted to show my paintings alongside local artists at the Easton Flower Festival last weekend. Kirstin White, Emma Lowres, Jules Hoffman and Jean Wheeler put on a wonderful display of their artwork; and the big barn […]
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From Newcastle to Winchester to Norway. Sometimes projects can connect over a surprising time and distance. I recent completed this new painting commission for Jotron; an original acrylic and ink illustration of a the new head office in Larvik, Norway. Here’s the composition sketch that I worked up before going […]
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I hope wherever you read this from that you’ve enjoyed some Spring sunshine. I have been marking the changing of the seasons closely with some new little painting studies. In Asia they have a tradition of marking smaller micro-seasons; and we’re currently experiencing Rikka (立夏) the ‘Songs of Summer’. It […]
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I’m delighted to be showcasing new artwork this Summer, actually on a wall where you can go to see it! I’ll be taking part in two big Summer events; both held locally in Winchester. Easton Flower Festival 2022 Enjoy the flower filled St Mary’s Church and stroll around the open […]
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