The Oliver St John Gogarty

I do like a good pub facade! Usually traditional in architecture terms but often eclectic in the way they are decorated. The use of hanging baskets and flags in this pub from Ireland was always going to catch my eye. ‘The Oliver St John ...

The Palace Bar, Dublin (Original Painting with Cut Paper) Illustration by Jonathan Chapman

The Palace Bar Dublin

During our escape to Dublin last month we encountered many distinguished taverns. Every avenue appeared to have a beautifully aged watering hole (or two). We fell into this one with weary feet, having padded the city streets for most of the day. ...

Wilton Arms, Belgravia

It’s been quite a while since I enjoyed a good pint down the pub. If I’m honest it had become quite a rare event anyway (well before we were ordered to stay at home due to a global pandemic!). But I still enjoy the notion of an inviting public ...

The Railway Inn Winchester - Illustration by Jonathan Chapman
December 11th, 2019 | #PubPaintings, Studio blog

The Railway Inn

A couple of #PubPaintings to share with you today, a local Winchester scene too. Here's 'The Railway', created with acrylic & ink on 13 x 13cm chunky canvas. The Railway Inn is a former Victorian Inn in Winchester. Now a renown intimate ...

York Diptych - Illustration by Jonathan
November 29th, 2019 | #PaperDiorama, Private Commissions

York Diptych (Commission)

I seem to get very lucky with the timing of some of my commission requests, the one I have to share with you today came in as I was hoping to negotiate a commercial project for a Yorkshire based company. So I was already looking at further York and ...

The Churchill Arms - Illustration by Jonathan Chapman
May 20th, 2019 | #PubPaintings, Studio blog

# Pub Paintings – The Churchill Arms, Kensington

‘The Churchill Arms, Kensington’ acrylic & ink on 20x20cm canvas. Previously known as the “Church-on-the-hill” the pub was given a new name after the Second World War. It is known for its extravagant floral displays! The pub sits ...

The Crown and Two Chairmen - Illustration by Jonathan Chapman
May 1st, 2019 | #PubPaintings, Studio blog

# Pub Paintings – The Crown & Two Chairmen

I've had a tradition of creating smaller canvases alongside my bigger feature work. I like the way these mini pieces can focus in on one building and provide some detailed little narratives. These stories are usually inspired by actual ...

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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