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Detail from Original Painting Springtime on the Watercress Line Illustration by Jonathan Chapman

Springtime on the Watercress Line

Back in February I posted a new colouring page featuring our local steam railway, the delightful Mid Hants that runs working engines along the Watercress Line. It’s a composition I was keen to get back to once I had completed my big commission canvas (You can check out my Kingsgate […]

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Edinburgh Castle by illustrator Jonathan Chapman

No.3 – Edinburgh Castle

No. 3 of my 2018 world series challenge is Edinburgh Castle.  Edinburgh Castle is a historic fortress which dominates the skyline of the city of Edinburgh, Scotland, from its position on the Castle Rock. There has been a royal castle on the rock since at least the reign of David I in the 12th century, and the site […]

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St Catherine's Hill Winchester

St Catherine’s Hill

This one has been on the wish list for some time! St Catherine’s Hill near Winchester is a popular place to walk and take in views of the city. But I must admit i’ve found it difficult to get my head around how to capture it in paint. In the […]

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Final Curwen Collection

Final Curwen Collection

It was with great sadness that I learned of the upcoming closure of the Curwen Gallery in Windmill Street. After many years of supporting established and emerging artists, Jill has decided to finish the galleries’ programme with a major live auction… a final celebration of the amazing artwork that has adorned […]

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River Tyne Limited Edition Little Newcastle Prints

Little Newcastle Prints

I’m really chuffed with these new editions to the studio shop! These little Newcastle prints are a lovely size for homely nooks and slotting into existing art collections! Here’s the colourful illustration ‘The River Tyne’ featuring the Swing Bridge, Tyne Bridge and Millennium Bridge presented in a black 30 x 21 cm aluminium […]

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Big New Project 12 English Cities

Big New Project – Featuring 12 English Cities

January and February have a reputation for being slow for creative work, not so 2017. I’ve already been working hard on a big list of illustrations for HEX digital in London, part of a fascinating digital project scheduled to be launched at the end of March. My hand painted studies will […]

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