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Jonathan Chapman

@illustrationbyjonathan.com

Freelance artist & Illustrator. I create colourful figurative artwork from real life places. https://linktr.ee/illustrationbyjonathan

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Flan cannon is canon… they need to catch up

06.03.2026 08:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today is my birthday and if you wanted to get me a gift, feel free to share my work 😊 🦊 🐟

18.02.2026 11:28 πŸ‘ 355 πŸ” 183 πŸ’¬ 12 πŸ“Œ 6
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David Ziggy Greene Amazingly cool illustration prints and books by an independent artist. Nature and wildlife art. Iconic music video dance prints. Critically...

Hiya.
Very rarely on social media these days.
Too much to deal with in real life.

Art shop still open.
And I'm contactable via there too.
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davidziggygreene.bigcartel.com

12.02.2026 16:01 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 16 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
Two drawings of sporting scenes, ready for painting.

Two drawings of sporting scenes, ready for painting.

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

12.01.2026 14:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh and maybe there will be time for some art too 🀞🏻

10.01.2026 16:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Whatever world changing events we have planned for the week ahead. I’m just suggesting we keep enough of a lid on things to allow them another match next week. Thanks a bunch.

10.01.2026 16:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

But today I helped a bunch of 8 year olds play their first proper football game, on a frozen pitch, in an isolated (beautiful) village in the middle of Hampshire.

10.01.2026 16:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

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

10.01.2026 16:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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'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.

14.12.2025 08:33 πŸ‘ 135 πŸ” 26 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
Fushimi Inari Taisha, original acrylic and ink painting on cut paper by artist Jonathan Chapman.

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, 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.

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

Fushimi Inari Taisha, heading off to a new home today... inspired by Japan, painted in England and flying off to the USA πŸ–Όβ›©πŸŽ¨ #art #illustration #diorama

10.12.2025 14:43 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
β€˜Illustration by Jonathan’ merch table at St Swithun’s Christmas Fair 2025

β€˜Illustration by Jonathan’ merch table at St Swithun’s Christmas Fair 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 πŸ˜…

08.12.2025 18:44 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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David Ziggy Greene Amazingly cool illustration prints and books by an independent artist. Nature and wildlife art. Iconic music video dance prints. Critically...

Love #illustration?
Love cool stuff?
Love sticking art on your wall to make your guests jealous?
Love supporting an indie creator that is so non-AI that they still draw in pencil & ink?

Check out davidziggygreene.bigcartel.com

20.11.2025 11:36 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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.

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.

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

02.11.2025 12:16 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Amount Us characters in line up, created from fondant

Amount Us characters in line up, created from fondant

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

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

Important cake commission for child 2 πŸ˜†πŸŽ‚

01.11.2025 14:43 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Notre Dame Cathedral in the snow. Illustrated travel calendar artwork page for December.

Notre Dame Cathedral in the snow. Illustrated travel calendar artwork page for December.

Patagonia in a riot of colour. Illustrated travel calendar artwork page for October.

Patagonia in a riot of colour. Illustrated travel calendar artwork page for October.

Mother Ukraine in Kyiv under pastel skies. Illustrated travel calendar artwork page for January.

Mother Ukraine in Kyiv under pastel skies. Illustrated travel calendar artwork page for January.

Cover for my Illustrated travel calendar, featuring details from outline sketches of the 12 artworks featured for 2026.

Cover for my Illustrated travel calendar, featuring details from outline sketches of the 12 artworks featured for 2026.

Calendars finally arrived! πŸŽ‰

01.11.2025 09:40 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Ampersand cocktail. Autumn coloured gin and brandy martini.

Ampersand cocktail. Autumn coloured gin and brandy martini.

Saturday Cocktails 🍸

25.10.2025 19:21 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Monument recreated with acrylic and ink against a pastel sky.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

17.10.2025 17:29 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Crusted paint palette (ceramic plate) full of dried acrylic paint.

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

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

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

Palette cleaning day… was probably overdue πŸ˜¬πŸ˜†πŸŽ¨

15.10.2025 08:07 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Grand Stairs at Petworth House, painted by Louis Laguerre with the story of Pandora and Prometheus.

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

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

Porpoise! (For the Horrible History fans πŸ˜†) 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 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.

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

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

12.10.2025 17:55 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
My illustration of P&G Wells, independent booksellers and stationers in Winchester.

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

Happy Bookshop Day @pgwells.bsky.social!

πŸ₯³πŸ“•πŸ“šπŸ“•πŸ“˜πŸ“™πŸ“—πŸ“–πŸ“šπŸ““

www.pgwells.co.uk

#booksky #bookshop #winchester

11.10.2025 17:31 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Playing will angles; Mushroom spotting in Micheldever Woods, Hampshire. A toadstool viewed from the ground. Surrounded by green canopy.

Playing will angles; Mushroom spotting in Micheldever Woods, Hampshire. A toadstool viewed from the ground. Surrounded by green canopy.

Mushroom! πŸ„β€πŸŸ«

11.10.2025 16:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Crimson capped mushroom surrounded by a carpet of brown autumn leaves.

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

Blue/Green 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.

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

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

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

Shroom spotting in Micheldever Woods this afternoon. Autumn delights πŸ„β€πŸŸ«πŸ‚πŸ

11.10.2025 16:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Mount Fitz Roy, Patagonia 2025 Timelapse
Mount Fitz Roy, Patagonia 2025 Timelapse YouTube video by Illustration by Jonathan

Timelapse πŸ“½οΈ youtu.be/LS5GQHFYtjw?...

10.10.2025 17:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Monte Fitz Roy is a mountain in Patagonia, on the border between Argentina and Chile. It is located in the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, near El ChaltΓ©n village and Viedma Lake. It was first climbed in 1952 by French alpinists Lionel Terray and Guido Magnone.

Monte Fitz Roy is a mountain in Patagonia, on the border between Argentina and Chile. It is located in the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, near El ChaltΓ©n village and Viedma Lake. It was first climbed in 1952 by French alpinists Lionel Terray and Guido Magnone.

This is my original acrylic and ink painting of the Fitz Roy peak, completed on a 30 x 30 cm canvas and presented in a floater frame.

This is my original acrylic and ink painting of the Fitz Roy peak, completed on a 30 x 30 cm canvas and presented in a floater frame.

I enjoyed creating contrast between the soft pastel colours of the sky with the strong earthy reds and oranges.

I enjoyed creating contrast between the soft pastel colours of the sky with the strong earthy reds and oranges.

The painting became a little abstract with the additional pen detail... drawn over the paint surface to create definition and shape.

The painting became a little abstract with the additional pen detail... drawn over the paint surface to create definition and shape.

Travel Series Challenge No. 1 πŸ–Ό 🎨 🌍 www.illustrationbyjonathan.co.uk/challenge #art #illustration #painting #travel

10.10.2025 17:17 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Glowing string lights leading up a brick path through a mossy lawn towards my studio at the top of the garden.

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

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

07.10.2025 18:26 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Mountains in progress, original acrylic and ink painting featuring a glowing mountain scene with hints of pink and purple.

Mountains in progress, original acrylic and ink painting featuring a glowing mountain scene with hints of pink and purple.

Mountains πŸŽ¨πŸ”οΈ #art #illustration #painting

03.10.2025 15:11 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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.

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.

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.

01.10.2025 10:23 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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;

28.09.2025 01:25 πŸ‘ 1818 πŸ” 279 πŸ’¬ 32 πŸ“Œ 14

Obsessively staring at the blue and pink shapes at the heart of this one. So now heading off down a Fairfield Porter rabbit hole. Thanks for sharing 🫑

27.09.2025 20:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

It never looks right to the one holding the brush. But from here there’s real magic in the brushwork… combined with your amazing shapes. Lovely stuff πŸ™ŒπŸ»

27.09.2025 19:52 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0