Hello Dolly!

I’m lucky enough to see lots of variety in the scenes I’m commissioned for. But there are occasions when I have been asked to recreate a scene. This one came quite quickly after last month’s initial Matcham study of The London Palladium. ...

The London Palladium

Hot on the heels of my cutout study of the Gillian Lynne I have another theatrical painting to share. This time the focus is The London Palladium. I was asked to create a study of the facade to be given as a gift for someone who had been involved ...

Highcliffe Castle for Guy and Charlotte, original acrylic and ink painting on paper created by artist and illustrator Jonathan Chapman

Highcliffe Castle Commission for Guy & Charlotte

Here's a special memory for me and hopefully a wonderful new memory for another happy couple. This new illustration of Highcliffe Castle in Dorset was commissioned as a Wedding Day gift. It happens to be where Nicky and I were married (Waaay back ...

Kingsgate Rooftops, Detail from a commissioned artwork by artist and illustrator Jonathan Chapman.

Kingsgate Rooftops

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 ...

Back in the Groove

Happy New Year everyone! It’s been a sluggish start to 2024 for us. Lots of tricky mornings getting the kids to school during the cold weather. Plenty of admin and jobs to do around the house. It can feel impossible to really get going with ...

Constructing City Compositions

Constructing City Compositions

A torturous title 😆. It can be difficult to get across just how much preparation and construction goes into an artwork. Especially the bigger canvas compositions, which can be quite the jigsaw puzzle! I like to think that it’s one of the ...

Jack Dee Live at the Apollo - Illustration by Jonathan Chapman

Jack Dee Live at the Apollo

Here's a commissioned piece I created back in December. It's an evening study of the Hammersmith Apollo in London. 'Jack Dee Live at the Apollo' was created as a gift, celebrating the comedy series which performed here from 2004 and aired on BBC ...

December 7th, 2022 | #PaperDiorama, Private Commissions

The Science School at Winchester College

A little papercut commission to share with you today; a sweet architectural study of the Science School at Winchester College. It was created with acrylic and ink before cutting out and raising from the background. The building was apparently built ...

October 21st, 2021 | Private Commissions, Studio blog

Iguazu Falls

Need somewhere for your mind to escape to today? May I suggest you allow your imagination to wander off into this colourful place... Iguazu Falls in Argentina! This stunning location was chosen for a vibrant commission, with lots of lush greenery, ...

Allotment Sunset Commission Overview - Illustration by Jonathan Chapman
September 4th, 2021 | Private Commissions, Studio blog

Allotment Sunset Commission

I’ve been desperate to share photos of this recent commission with you. ‘Allotment Sunset’ has been a looming presence in the studio space for the past month or so, a physical construction challenge as well as an artistic compositional one. ...

Books & Catalogues - Illustration by Jonathan Chapman
Books & Catalogues - Illustration by Jonathan Chapman
Books & Catalogues - Illustration by Jonathan Chapman
Books & Catalogues - Illustration by Jonathan Chapman
Books & Catalogues - Illustration by Jonathan Chapman
Books & Catalogues - Illustration by Jonathan Chapman
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