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Jonathan Chapman @illustrationbyjonathan.com · 10/09/2026

Recently I was working on a view of Queen's Walk along the Thames... a honking reminder of this canvas from WAY back in 2014. 'A Theatrical Walk' acrylic and ink on canvas 🎨 lots of strong block colour! #london #painting #illustration #ThrowbackThursday

Acrylic and ink painting of a walk along the Thames. Created by artist and illustrator Jonathan Chapman

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Jonathan Chapman @illustrationbyjonathan.com · 08/09/2026

Today's heritage study... a local city gate on the canvas and ready to go ✏️

Composition for a new canvas painting, The Westgate Museum in Winchester. Created by artist and illustrator Jonathan Chapman.

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Jonathan Chapman @illustrationbyjonathan.com · 27/08/2026

‘Edinburgh Castle Diorama’ 2019 acrylic and ink on paper 🎨 🖼️ This older Edinburgh piece has just found a home. Seems like a good excuse to post it again… some of my very first playing with raised layers and box painting dioramas. #throwbackthursday #art #illustration #edinburgh #painting

Painting of Edinburgh Castle created with acrylic and ink on paper. Made on a couple of separate layers and raised from the background.

Artwork presented in a white, deep box frame. Created by artist and illustrator Jonathan Chapman.

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Jonathan Chapman @illustrationbyjonathan.com · 26/08/2026

Nice light across the desk today… great for atmospherics, terrible for seeing what I’m painting 😆 don’t want to pull down the blind when it’s such a lovely morning ☀️

Sun and shadows streaked across the palette and canvas surface. The line drawing and a work in progress painting showing in between patches of bright sunlight.

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Jonathan Chapman @illustrationbyjonathan.com · 19/08/2026

I’m holding a small garden exhibition as part of the wider Hampshire Open Studios. Free entry and all welcome.

Poster with information for Hampshire Open Studios 2026. Location 159, Art and Illustration by Jonathan Chapman.

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Jonathan Chapman @illustrationbyjonathan.com · 10/07/2026

Out in the wild today… inspiration, escapism, something like that

In a surprisingly cool Cupola at the top of the Sheldonian theatre, Oxford

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Jonathan Chapman @illustrationbyjonathan.com · 06/06/2026

Took me forever to learn it’s the stuff you choose to leave out, rather than trying to capture everything, is where the magic lies. The pause between notes. What the Japanese call Ma (間). This one definitely sings 👌🏻

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Jonathan Chapman @illustrationbyjonathan.com · 01/06/2026

Back in the studio after a week of exploring. Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur expedition. I can confirm that the continent has nothing to be inspired by… I will however attempt to go back and check this on a regular basis, just in case, so you don’t have to.

The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Nice, sun shining on the creamy stone facade.

Saint-Paul-de-Vence up on the hill near Nice.

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Jonathan Chapman @illustrationbyjonathan.com · 22/05/2026

Had a little helper in the studio this afternoon. He’s rather good with the double sided tape. Plus, at 8 yrs old, I get to introduce him to the music these latest boxes are for. Rock Royalty 🎸🤘🏻

My son in the studio with me earlier, adding double sided tape to nameplates for the back of gift frames.

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Jonathan Chapman @illustrationbyjonathan.com · 22/05/2026

Feels like I’m picking on the UPS person this morning. Always nervous on deliveries with glazing, but very relieved to have this space back for my studio. Also, art school doesn’t prep you for ‘professional’ life… which is at least 80% logistics and paperwork 🫠

6 big cardboard boxes lined up on the driveway ready for a courier to collect.

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Jonathan Chapman @illustrationbyjonathan.com · 21/05/2026

In the the studio late this eve… but having fun with these tartan boxes. Background layers for a new diorama.

Background boards for 4 box frames, featuring matching illustrations of red tartan fabric and union jacks. Work in progress.

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Jonathan Chapman @illustrationbyjonathan.com · 21/05/2026

I started making box frame dioramas with my illustrations a few years ago... a random experiment that has since taken me on a winding unforeseen journey to commissioned projects. It's been a busy year already, but this one was a favourite of mine: Lily Allen + Tunnock's teacake + avocado

Box frame diorama, print created from original acrylic and ink illustration. A blue and white polka dot fabric surrounding the architectural facade for the Palladium in London.

The paper is raised from the background into layers, giving a theatrical effect.

Artwork celebrates Lily Allen's one-woman show at the London Palladium. The fabric choice and illustrated items are referenced from the cover for 'West End Girl' and promotional photos from the album release.

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Big Hippo 🇮🇪 @bighippoart.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Today is my birthday and if you wanted to get me a gift, feel free to share my work 😊 🦊 🐟

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Jonathan Chapman @illustrationbyjonathan.com · 12/01/2026

Rusty… grinding into gear… couple of sporting scenes in the works ✍🏻 ✏️ 🎨

Two drawings of sporting scenes, ready for painting.

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Jonathan Chapman @illustrationbyjonathan.com · 10/01/2026

Not really been online for a while (again). At least not posting. Just occasionally reading and wondering where anything I could make would fit.

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Richard Morris @ahistoryinart.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

'Switzerland in Winter.' John Lavery visited the fashionable resort of Wengen in Switzerland in 1912-13 producing mountain landscapes which favourably compare with John Singer Sargent's alpine scenes of the period.

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Jonathan Chapman @illustrationbyjonathan.com · 10/12/2025

Fushimi Inari Taisha, heading off to a new home today... inspired by Japan, painted in England and flying off to the USA 🖼⛩🎨 #art #illustration #diorama

Fushimi Inari Taisha, original acrylic and ink painting on cut paper by artist Jonathan Chapman.

Fushimi Inari Taisha, layers of painted paper are raised from the background mount... creating a theatrical scene.

Fushimi Inari Taisha, original acrylic and ink painting on cut paper by artist Jonathan Chapman. Presented in a black box frame.

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Jonathan Chapman @illustrationbyjonathan.com · 08/12/2025

Oh my it’s been an intense few weeks. Capped off with an actual table thing yesterday… been a while… forgot how exhausting all the prep would be. Still good to see actual human beans. And the remaining arty things are ready for next weekend’s open studio 😅

‘Illustration by Jonathan’ merch table at St Swithun’s Christmas Fair 2025

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Jonathan Chapman @illustrationbyjonathan.com · 02/11/2025

Not sure there's any local people here on 🦋? But i'm opening up the studio a couple of times before the end of the year... illustrationbyjonathan.co.uk/2025/10/wint...

Flyer for Winter Open Studios at 4 Couch Green, Martyr Worthy. Artwork featuring a snowy Notre Dame Cathedral painted by artist and illustrator Jonathan Chapman.

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Jonathan Chapman @illustrationbyjonathan.com · 01/11/2025

Important cake commission for child 2 😆🎂

Amount Us characters in line up, created from fondant

Ben’s turning 8… seems pretty sus! Amount Us themed cake decoration.

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Jonathan Chapman @illustrationbyjonathan.com · 17/10/2025

Travel Series Challenge No. 10 🖼 🎨 🌍 www.illustrationbyjonathan.co.uk/challenge #art #illustration #painting #travel

Monument recreated with acrylic and ink against a pastel sky.

Monument recreated with acrylic and ink against a pastel sky. Painting on canvas presented in a white floater frame.

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Jonathan Chapman @illustrationbyjonathan.com · 15/10/2025

Palette cleaning day… was probably overdue 😬😆🎨

Crusted paint palette (ceramic plate) full of dried acrylic paint.

Partially cleaned palette, acrylic paint peeled away to reveal the white ceramic plate.

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Jonathan Chapman @illustrationbyjonathan.com · 12/10/2025

Lovely stomp around @nationaltrust.org.uk Petworth today. Lots of geese passing through in formation. Kids even allowed us a quick peek inside the house 😊 #Petworth #NationalTrust

Grand Stairs at Petworth House, painted by Louis Laguerre with the story of Pandora and Prometheus.

Porpoise! (For the Horrible History fans 😆) Portrait of Henry VIII by Hans Holbein the Younger at Petworth House.

The Lake, Petworth, Sunset, a Stag Drinking. Joseph Mallord William Turner, RA (London 1775 - Chelsea 1851)

The grounds of Petworth, late afternoon Sun streaking across the gardens and through the autumnal trees.

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Jonathan Chapman @illustrationbyjonathan.com · 11/10/2025

Happy Bookshop Day @pgwells.bsky.social! 🥳📕📚📕📘📙📗📖📚📓 www.pgwells.co.uk #booksky #bookshop #winchester

My illustration of P&G Wells, independent booksellers and stationers in Winchester.

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Jonathan Chapman @illustrationbyjonathan.com · 11/10/2025

Shroom spotting in Micheldever Woods this afternoon. Autumn delights 🍄‍🟫🍂🍁

Crimson capped mushroom surrounded by a carpet of brown autumn leaves.

Blue/Green mushroom surrounded by a carpet of brown autumn leaves.

Frilly delicate mushroom surrounded by a carpet of brown autumn leaves.

Decorated bell top of a delicate mushroom found in a woodpile.

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Jonathan Chapman @illustrationbyjonathan.com · 07/10/2025

Added some lighting up the garden path… preparation for the darker evenings and a couple of open studio days in Nov and Dec.

Glowing string lights leading up a brick path through a mossy lawn towards my studio at the top of the garden.

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 01/10/2025

Hireillo (hy-uhr-il-oh) is an independent service for professional illustrators and those looking to connect with and hire illustrators. Sign up hireillo.com/join or reach out for more information.

An illustration of a person with creative tools and geometric shapes around and in their head - to promote "Hireillo" for hiring illustrators, following artists, viewing portfolios, community, freelance advice, and networking.

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The Fake History Hunter @fakehistoryhunter.net · 28/09/2025

If you're into the 1920s/30s and art depicting common people's lives and night scenes of New York, you'll love the art Martin Lewis (1881 – 1962) made. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_... Here's a small selection of his work;

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 08/09/2025

This week's fab featured artists are On On Lao, @alt-aesthetics.bsky.social and Sarah Lane ❤️ Portfolios: On On - hireillo.com/cZW Alternative Aesthetics - hireillo.com/cb3 Sarah - hireillo.com/daQ #Illustration #Art #ArtistsOnBsky

Three distinct artworks are shown: a woman in pink with a bandaged face, a black-and-white comic figure skateboarding, and a woman eating pizza in a formal dress.

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Jonathan Chapman @illustrationbyjonathan.com · 05/09/2025

Nice looking palette. I’ve never been technical with colour… all on feels. But I love the weird jazz number that is traditional paint. #art #illustration #painting #artist

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Jonathan Chapman @illustrationbyjonathan.com · 04/09/2025

Kids are back to school today… so proper studio time must happen. Lights and music are on, which definitely counts as working.

Artist and illustrator Jonathan Chapman pretending to work in his garden studio. Dab dab, scritch-scratch… etc etc

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 02/09/2025

This week's awesome featured artists at Hireillo are Jonathan Chapman, @juliaallum.bsky.social and Mark Frudd ❤️ Portfolios: Jonathan - hireillo.com/czs Julia - hireillo.com/cFG Mark - hireillo.com/cSy #Illustration #Art #ArtistsOnBsky

A split image shows three illustrated cityscapes, each with distinct art styles and color schemes. Artist credits: Jonathan Chapman, Julia Allum, Mark Frudd.

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Jonathan Chapman @illustrationbyjonathan.com · 27/08/2025

Been away from the studio for a spell… back and finding my feet again. Hampshire looking good from the air yesterday ✈️

View to the ground through small patches of cloud, taken from a plane flying over Hampshire, UK

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Jonathan Chapman @illustrationbyjonathan.com · 09/08/2025

Travel Series Challenge No. 3 🖼 🎨 🌍 www.illustrationbyjonathan.co.uk/challenge #art #illustration #painting #travel

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 24/07/2025

Here's this week's newsletter: Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, National Geographic and La Bouche Rouge! 👉 www.hireillo.com/RgB Art by @paulshipper.bsky.social · Roy Huteson Stewart · @grix.bsky.social · @juliaallum.bsky.social · Keith Hopewell · Joanna Scott · @jontofski.bsky.social 🖖

A collage of various art styles, including a "Star Wars: Skeleton Crew" poster, comic illustrations, digital art, black-and-white sketches, and abstract cityscapes.

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Jonathan Chapman @illustrationbyjonathan.com · 26/07/2025

Ooo new print delivery today. Fresh greeting cards for my online shop.🤞🏻 available in local retailers soon #Winchester #stationery #illustration ✉️

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Jonathan Chapman @illustrationbyjonathan.com · 07/07/2025

Hampshire is hosting numerous events in 2025 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth. So this year has been rich in Austen inspired projects, like this illustrated map featuring some of the key real life locations for the Austen family. #janeausten #map #illustration #art

Jane Austen's Hampshire Map, illustrated map of Hampshire featuring some of the key real life locations for the Austen family. Including Winchester, Chawton, Southampton and Steventon.

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Jonathan Chapman @illustrationbyjonathan.com · 04/07/2025

June was a monster… two major (short) deadlines, a mural and helping to organise a primary school fete. Plus many, MANY Jane Austen things. Couple of more weeks and kids will be on Summer hols. The remainder of this year is gonna fly 😅

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Jonathan Chapman @illustrationbyjonathan.com · 04/07/2025

Evita (2025) another theatrical diorama to celebrate this limited run at the London Palladium. Art prints, embellished with hand drawn inks and cut with a scalpel. Fiddly but satisfying work! Commissioned by LW Theatres 🖼 #evita #london #theatre #paperdiorama #illustration #art