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 new sporting addition to my colouring page collection! Featuring a touch of lycra and a good steep incline. The event itself is held later in the Summer, but with a little Spring sunshine it seems like everyone is getting out on their bikes at the moment. So here is […]
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Phew! Some of my canvas compositions can be more of a marathon than a sprint. This original Winchester painting certainly tested my endurance. I’ve painted plenty of scenes from the East and West, where there are natural viewpoints in the landscape, but this one took a view from the South […]
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We picked Bristol as our first explorer day of 2024! I was accompanied by my friend and fellow Winchester creative Jez Long (AKA SpookyJelly) who helped me capture some reference shots as we wandered. The weather was a little gloomy at times, but the city offered so much in its […]
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A simple commercial artwork made for the food & drink industry. With March and the turn of the season fast approaching I was given this Mother Day brief by David and Jayne over at Yarty. I was able to create a hand drawn piece, featuring elements from an afternoon tea […]
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If you’ve seen any of my artworks before, you’ll know just how much I enjoy my building studies. Architecture is a passion, or rather a fascination, as well a focus for many professional projects. But if you were to join me in the studio one afternoon you might be surprised […]
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Looking for signs of Spring? It’s a little dreary and wet out of the studio window today. But at least I have my palette of colours to cheer things up. One of the commercial pieces i’m working on at the moment is this view of Alresford Station and the Watercress […]
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