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.
Here’s a list of my top 10 creative influences, artists that have inspired and shaped my own work. Some of these I have always been aware of, some of them were spotted by very observant friends and colleagues. Once pointed out, it’s usually quite obvious those styles and approaches have rubbed […]
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Welcome to a fresh start for my blog! i’ve had many different versions of my website over the years, with various stumbling attempts to tell my creative stories… 2016 has already seen a lot of positive developments and I hope this new site will be a simpler and faster showcase for my […]
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If you follow my twitter account you may have already spotted my recent fascination with woodblock prints. Especially those of the Japanese artist Hiroshi Yoshida. The subtle colouring and quiet nature of his compositions are rather magnificent. They have been a huge source of inspiration for my recent mountain studies […]
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I had the pleasure of attending this venue for a family wedding, Stoke Rochford Hall is a beautiful old house at the heart of the Lincolnshire countryside. It made for an interesting illustration too… I do like a bit of architecture and this building has some fascinating features and decorative embellishments. […]
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