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.
We stumbled upon this week’s Monday inspiration completely by accident, having made a last minute decision to call in at Mottisfont House in Hampshire to see the roses in full bloom. We certainly enjoyed the riot of petal colours in the Walled Garden but we were also pleasantly surprised to […]
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Need a little distraction from all of the politics? here’s a colourful video to stare at for a few minutes! this view over Paris was commissioned as a birthday surprise. It’s rather freeing to be given a open brief on such a detailed scene as this. There’s just too much […]
Read More Porthcothan Sunset from Jonathan Chapman on Vimeo. Here’s a little Monday inspiration for you… glorious rich colours in the skies over Porthcothan Bay. I captured the sunset in a quick time lapse on my iPhone towards the end of our annual trip to Cornwall. This trip always provides stimulation for […]
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I’ve been so lucky in my supportive patrons over the years. Without those few individuals who got stuck in and offered money (actual real life payment!) for my creative skills I wouldn’t have made it this far with my art/illustration career. So it’s particularly wonderful when there’s an opportunity to […]
Read More A ‘miniatures’ project to share with you today. This trio of 13cm square canvases captures three scenes from the Hampshire village of Botley. Including All Saints Church, Manor Farm and a High Street View. Created on commission, each image was painted with acrylic and ink. See more videos from Jonathan […]
Read More I really wanted to share a sample of some little studies i’ve been working on. Something a bit different, although still very much focused on my architectural details. It’s part of a few ideas we have brewing, including some new illustrated items for the shop… watch this space. But in the […]
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