Jonathan was born in 1966 and raised near the market town of Leek in the heart of the Staffordshire Moorlands. He spent much of his childhood exploring the countryside in the company of his father, Keith, a more than competent painter himself. He studied courses in Philosophy, Theology and Fine Art before qualifying as an Occupational Therapist working with people experiencing severe mental health problems. He moved to Devon in 1991 where he now lives with his wife Frances and their children. The inspiration of Dartmoor and the countryside around Exeter has given new impetus to his interest in depicting the badgers, foxes and voles that his naturalist’s eye observes everywhere. Jonathan’s work is inspired by his close observation of wildlife, as well as human characteristics. Combining unerring draughtsmanship with humour, he creates work which is contemporary, whilst still being rooted in the heritage of English illustration and country life. In many ways Jonathan’s work is familiar, influenced by many wonderful artists and illustrators. It is, however, his rare ability to convey each animal’s personality that makes his paintings unmistakably unique. Despite their old cast-off human garments, his characters never lose their intrinsic “animalness”. His animals are of the richness and earthiness of the land, unsentimental and honest. Painting has always been a passion for Jonathan, and as well as having numerous exhibitions across the country, he has also been published as a children’s book illustrator Jonathan was great friends with Mick Cawston and it was Jonathan’s influence that led to Mick’s hugely popular ‘Cheers’ and ‘Lamping’ prints.

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Albert’s Hand – Jonathan Walker
Albert’s Hand – Jonathan Walker
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Bracket – Jonathan Walker
Bracket – Jonathan Walker
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Day and Night – Jonathan Walker
Day and Night – Jonathan Walker
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Exmoor Dreamer – Jonathan Walker
Exmoor Dreamer – Jonathan Walker
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Maud’s Best – Jonathan Walker
Maud’s Best – Jonathan Walker
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Owl – Jonathan Walker
Owl – Jonathan Walker
Framed original watercolour and Ink [space_20] Image size: 8.5cm x 28cm Outside frame size:

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Rhubarb Stripes – Jonathan Walker
Rhubarb Stripes – Jonathan Walker
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Shadows and Coals – Jonathan Walker
Shadows and Coals – Jonathan Walker
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The Chancer – Jonathan Walker
The Chancer – Jonathan Walker
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The Dark Haunt – Jonathan Walker
The Dark Haunt – Jonathan Walker
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The Giddy – Jonathan Walker
The Giddy – Jonathan Walker
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The Likeness – Jonathan Walker
The Likeness – Jonathan Walker
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The Redeemed – Jonathan Walker
The Redeemed – Jonathan Walker
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The Sight Reader – Jonathan Walker
The Sight Reader – Jonathan Walker
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The Small Squire – Jonathan Walker
The Small Squire – Jonathan Walker
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The Tab – Jonathan Walker
The Tab – Jonathan Walker
Framed original watercolour and Ink [space_20] Image size: 18.5cm x 29cm Outside frame size:

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Visionary – Jonathan Walker
Visionary – Jonathan Walker
Framed original watercolour and Ink [space_20] Image size: 11cm x 25.5cm Outside frame size:

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Winter Limbs – Jonathan Walker
Winter Limbs – Jonathan Walker
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Entangled – Jonathan Walker
Entangled – Jonathan Walker
Framed original watercolour and Ink [space_20] Image size: 21cm x 57cm Outside frame size:

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Sentinel – Jonathan Walker
Sentinel – Jonathan Walker
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3408C The Moon in his Eyes – Jonathan Walker
3408C The Moon in his Eyes – Jonathan Walker
Framed original watercolour and Ink [space_20] Image size: 15cm x 24cm Outside frame size: 32cm x 41.5cm

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3485C Snail Soup – Jonathan Walker
3485C Snail Soup – Jonathan Walker
Framed original watercolour and Ink [space_20] Image size: 16cm x 20.5cm Outside frame size: 29.5cm x 25.5cm

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2417C Hector – Jonathan Walker
2417C Hector – Jonathan Walker
Framed original watercolour and Ink [space_20] Image size: 12cm x 19cm Outside frame size: 32cm x 39.5cm

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3404C Between Sun and Moon – Jonathan Walker
3404C Between Sun and Moon – Jonathan Walker
Framed original watercolour and Ink [space_20] Image size: 19cm x 55.5cm Outside frame size: 38cm x 75cm

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3321C The Last of the Old Guard- Jonathan Walker
3321C The Last of the Old Guard- Jonathan Walker
Framed original watercolour and Ink [space_20] Image size: 51cm x 31.5cm Outside frame size: 72cm x 53cm

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3035C Dark Wood – Jonathan Walker
3035C Dark Wood – Jonathan Walker
Framed original watercolour and Ink [space_20] Image size: 44cm x 55cm Outside frame size: 67cm x 79cm

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3323C The Edwardian – Jonathan Walker
3323C The Edwardian – Jonathan Walker
Framed original watercolour and Ink [space_20] Image size: 31.5cm x 56.5cm Outside frame size: 52.5cm x 78cm

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3312C In Shadow and Mist – Jonathan Walker
3312C In Shadow and Mist – Jonathan Walker
Framed original watercolour and Ink [space_20] Image size: 25.5cm x 57cm Outside frame size: 45.4cm x 77.5cm

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3208C Top of the Heap – Jonathan Walker
3208C Top of the Heap – Jonathan Walker
Framed original watercolour and Ink [space_20] Image size: 17cm x 28cm Outside frame size: 34cm x 45.5cm

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3310C The Exciting First Date – Jonathan Walker
3310C The Exciting First Date – Jonathan Walker
Framed original watercolour and Ink [space_20] Image size: 29cm x 38cm Outside frame size: 49cm x 58.5cm

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3306C Frozen Dawn – Jonathan Walker
3306C Frozen Dawn – Jonathan Walker
Framed original watercolour and Ink [space_20] Image size: 19.5cm x 27.5cm Outside frame size: 37.5cm x 46cm

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£490.00 Add to cart
3314C Deep Coombe – Jonathan Walker
3314C Deep Coombe – Jonathan Walker
Framed original watercolour and Ink [space_20] Image size: 23.5cm x 57cm Outside frame size: 43.5cm x 77.5cm

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3304C Winter’s Return – Jonathan Walker
3304C Winter’s Return – Jonathan Walker
Framed original watercolour and Ink [space_20] Image size: 19cm x 29.5cm Outside frame size: 37.5cm x 48cm

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3201C The Night Jacket – Jonathan Walker
3201C The Night Jacket – Jonathan Walker
Framed original watercolour and Ink [space_20] Image size: 13cm x 21.5cm Outside frame size: 30cm x 39cm

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£385.00 Add to cart
3200C Best Collar – Jonathan Walker
3200C Best Collar – Jonathan Walker
Framed original watercolour and Ink [space_20] Image size: 13cm x 19cm Outside frame size: 28.5cm x 35cm

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£345.00 Add to cart
3300C The Darkling – Jonathan Walker
3300C The Darkling – Jonathan Walker
Framed original watercolour and Ink [space_20] Image size: 13.5cm x 19.5cm Outside frame size: 31cm x 37cm

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£380.00 Add to cart
3213C The Last of the Day – Jonathan Walker
3213C The Last of the Day – Jonathan Walker
Framed original watercolour and Ink [space_20] Image size: 19.5cm x 29.5cm Outside frame size: 37.5cm x 48cm

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£525.00 Add to cart
3040C So Snooty – Jonathan Walker
3040C So Snooty – Jonathan Walker
Framed original watercolour and Ink [space_20] Image size: 21cm x 30cm Outside frame size: 42.5cm x 51.5cm

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£555.00 Add to cart
3085C The Starched Collar – Jonathan Walker
3085C The Starched Collar – Jonathan Walker
Framed original watercolour and Ink [space_20] Image size: 10cm x 14cm Outside frame size: 29cm x 33cm

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£335.00 Add to cart
2419C He Waits  – Jonathan Walker
2419C He Waits – Jonathan Walker
Framed original watercolour and Ink [space_20] Image size: 20.5cm x 30.5cm Outside frame size: 34cm x 42cm

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£435.00 Add to cart