Creative posts and articles posted on the studio blog. Written by artist and illustrator Jonathan Chapman MA. They feature his most recent illustrations. Plus for anyone interested in the creative process, a few photos from behind the scenes. Including projects that are still in progress. Jonathan likes big colours and lots of detail, he enjoys travelling and finding new compositions with his camera and sketchbook.
Yohena Hydrangea Garden (Geshi 夏至 ) Reaching Summer
As we head towards the start of Summer proper, here's a Japan inspired landscape painting featuring the Hydrangea Garden at Yohena, Okinawa. Following the fascinating micro seasons guide we have reached Geshi. This colour study is inspired by one ...
Building Work & TMS
What a scorching week it has been here in Hampshire ☀️ (and by the sounds of things all across the UK). I’ve been extremely grateful for the shade provided by the old apple tree that stands beside my studio. It really does reduce ...
Marlborough Poppy Fields (Bōshu 芒種 ) Seeds & Cereals
I have been enjoying my walks (and occasional runs) around our local fields. I'm sure it's rather cliché to say that i've been feeling inspired and rather challenged by the landscape. But seeing as my work usually involves some form of ...
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 ...
The Rose Garden at Mottisfont
It's the first painting of the new year! Always a tough one to get into after taking time off from the studio. It only takes a couple of weeks away from the painting (especially i'm working on lots of commercial projects or digital designs) to feel ...
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 ...
Winter Open Studio 2022
For anybody in the Winchester or wider Hampshire area that may be interested... i'm going to formally open my studio to visitors again on the last weekend of November (I do take appointments but it can be tricky to arrange at this rather hectic ...
Winchester Magazine No.26
Delighted to be featured on the Winter cover for Winchester Magazine. I believe it is now out there in the wild and ready to be snapped up around the City. The team do a wonderful job of putting this publication together; it is always beautifully ...
Mt Fuji Night Lights
Following on from my Northumberland postcard (featuring a sketch of Lindisfarne Castle)... this new digital sketch was inspired by a story from a local family. They described to me the most atmospheric hike I could imagine, scaling the slopes of Mt ...
Brixton Academy Lightbox
Here's a little paper-cut painting of the Brixton Academy... with a new electric twist. This was a self initiated piece and an excuse to experiment. It also made a nice warm up; as I have a couple of privately commissioned dioramas to work on in ...
