Post Tagged with: "Hampshire"

The Great Hall

I have a historic Winchester building to share with you today. And it’s a rare interior scene for me. The Great Hall is one of the finest surviving aisled halls of the 13th century. It was part of Winchester Castle one of the first Norman castles built in England by […]

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Avenue of Lime trees with a carpet of flowering blue Chionodoxa, painted by artist and illustrator Jonathan Chapman using acrylic and ink on canvas.

Lime Tree Walk

A local seasonal study to share today. This avenue of Lime Trees can be found at Mottisfont Abbey in Hampshire. It’s particularly special at this time of year, as the Spring bulbs emerge. These delicate blue/mauve Chionodoxa, also known as ‘Glory of the Snow’, were always going to present a […]

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Jane Austen’s Hampshire Map

I have a new map to share with you! This one is a little different, as it’s a heritage map. Based on locations from around Hampshire that have connections with Jane Austen and her family. It includes Chawton, where she lived and College Street where she died. As well as […]

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City Museum and Cathedral Walk (2024) Original acrylic and ink painting by artist and illustrator Jonathan Chapman

City Museum & Cathedral Walk

A fresh canvas to share today! For anyone who follows my social feeds you might have seen this new City Museum Painting has been long in the making. It probably wasn’t that many weeks, but it feels like it was a work in progress for some time. I shared a […]

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Winchester Fridge Magnets - Designs by artist and illustrator Jonathan Chapman

Playing with Magnets

I’ve had a great deal of fun this week playing with magnets and some new sublimation options. These little ceramic magnets aren’t the largest option available for printing (lots of bigger MDF or glass pieces) but I really like the quality. Both with the colour result and the robust material. […]

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