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 […]
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Monday Inspiration: Porthcothan Bay
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 […]
Read MoreTjodalyng – Newcastle to Norway
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 MoreBotley Triptych
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 MoreLandmark Tea Caddy
You may have spotted many moons ago that I had posted sketches of a new project featuring the London Landmark Hotel. Well after a good time in development and manufacture in China, the first Landmark Tea Caddy has now been produced. They’ve done a wonderful job keeping the vibrant colours […]
Read MoreLittle Flower Shop
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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