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.
A couple of new cityscapes to share with you today. Skylines that illustrate the rising towers over the London horizon. These urban scenes are always interesting to me, the abstract shapes and architectural details form sharp contrasts with an expressive sky. I’ve been finding plenty of joy in adding more […]
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This one has been on the wish list for some time! St Catherine’s Hill near Winchester is a popular place to walk and take in views of the city. But I must admit i’ve found it difficult to get my head around how to capture it in paint. In the […]
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This is my first illustrated pattern design, called There’s No Place Like Home, celebrating those moments close to where we live… homely buildings, little shops and wandering figures enjoying the tree lined streets. It features decorative townhouses, coffee shops and bakeries. I posted a time lapse of the painting process for […]
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I was pulled away from regular studio business last week to help on an urgent project… but i’ve been back to it this week with more views from Switzerland. Here’s one of the views i’m currently working on from around the Ägerisee area. An illustration looking over the town of […]
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There’s always a variety of music playing in my studio while I work, I think it helps to stimulate energy and the colour in creative work. So it’s a special feeling around the Glastonbury Festival, with some great coverage and wonderful mix of music available on the BBC. As I […]
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‘A Fine House Richly Furnished’ is a hand painted 3D object that I completed for the project ‘Sitting With Jane‘. Inspired by Jane Austen this art trail features 24 book benches painted by a mix of professional and local artists. ‘Sitting With Jane’ is a unique public art trail featuring […]
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