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.
I’m pleased to have my Winchester calendar available again. I’ve put together a collection of my favourite Winchester scenes in a brand new square format. A lovely saddle stitched booklet with one month per page, 210 x 210 mm (unfolding to 420 mm) created on 170 gsm silk coated art […]
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Just jumping on the blog (which has been sadly neglected since the Summer open event) to write a quick studio update. I’m weathering a crazy few weeks in the studio, there’s so much going on. In particular i’m trying to make my way through a massive pile of building illustrations […]
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Phew! we’ve had such a wonderful time during our first open studios. Thank you to everyone who took the time to visit us here in Martyr Worthy. I must admit we weren’t too sure how successful it would be, isolated as we are outside of the busy Winchester hub. But […]
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I am absolutely delighted that my stationery will be available to buy at The Long Barn in Alresford this year. They have very kindly taken on my cards and wrapping paper featuring my painted Winchester scenes. I’m also hoping to develop some more specific Alresford designs for them. It’s a fantastic […]
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I had a funny, but lovely, commission request recently for a traditional architecture & landscape scene to be given as a wedding gift. The subject was Highcliffe Castle in Dorset, the venue for a family wedding this August. Well this happens to be a place that I know extremely well, […]
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Hampshire Open Studios is fast approaching and we’re busy mounting artwork and tidying up ready for guests! We have a couple of gazebos that will house a little exhibition of original artworks from the current World Series. There will also be a few paintings of Winchester on display, along with […]
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