JONATHAN WALKER
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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 influencethat led to Mick’s hugely popular ‘Cheers’ and ‘Lamping’ prints.
MORE FROM JONATHAN WALKER
Original Paintings by Jonathan Walker
Jonathan Walker Archive
![JW-38 Regency – Jonathan Walker](https://churchgategallery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/regency_framed-268x268.jpg)
JW-38 Regency – Jonathan Walker
![JW-39 Mr Garland – Jonathan Walker](https://churchgategallery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/mr_garland_framed-268x268.jpg)
JW-39 Mr Garland – Jonathan Walker
![JW-40 Wee Billy – Jonathan Walker](https://churchgategallery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/wee_billy_framed-268x268.jpg)
JW-40 Wee Billy – Jonathan Walker
![JW-41 Digger’s Rest – Jonathan Walker](https://churchgategallery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/diggers_rest_framed-268x268.jpg)
JW-41 Digger’s Rest – Jonathan Walker
![JW-37 Stan’s Paradise – Jonathan Walker](https://churchgategallery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Stans-paradise-268x268.jpg)
JW-37 Stan’s Paradise – Jonathan Walker
![JW-05 Old Stories – Jonathan Walker](https://churchgategallery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/old_stories-268x268.jpg)
JW-05 Old Stories – Jonathan Walker
![JW-06 The Geezer – Jonathan Walker](https://churchgategallery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/the_geezer-268x268.jpg)
JW-06 The Geezer – Jonathan Walker
![JW-07 Albert’s on the Case – Jonathan Walker](https://churchgategallery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/alberts_on_the_case-268x268.jpg)
JW-07 Albert’s on the Case – Jonathan Walker
![JW-08 Allotment Lil – Jonathan Walker](https://churchgategallery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/allotment_lil-268x268.jpg)
JW-08 Allotment Lil – Jonathan Walker
![JW-09 Gumptious – Jonathan Walker](https://churchgategallery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/gumptious-268x268.jpg)
JW-09 Gumptious – Jonathan Walker
![JW-10 He Gathers Them – Jonathan Walker](https://churchgategallery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/He_gathers_them-268x268.jpg)
JW-10 He Gathers Them – Jonathan Walker
![JW-11 The Little Master and the Grumpy Grey – Jonathan Walker](https://churchgategallery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/the_little_master-268x268.jpg)
JW-11 The Little Master and the Grumpy Grey – Jonathan Walker
![JW-12 Velvet Slippers – Jonathan Walker](https://churchgategallery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/velvet_slippers-268x268.jpg)
JW-12 Velvet Slippers – Jonathan Walker
![JW-13 Storm Sun – Jonathan Walker](https://churchgategallery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/storm_sun-268x268.jpg)
JW-13 Storm Sun – Jonathan Walker
![JW-14 Ancient of Days – Jonathan Walker](https://churchgategallery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ancient_of_days-268x268.jpg)
JW-14 Ancient of Days – Jonathan Walker
![JW-15 Stickleback Hunters – Jonathan Walker](https://churchgategallery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/stickleback_hunters-268x268.jpg)
JW-15 Stickleback Hunters – Jonathan Walker
![JW-16 The Grain Thieves – Jonathan Walker](https://churchgategallery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/the_grain_thieves-268x268.jpg)
JW-16 The Grain Thieves – Jonathan Walker
![JW-17 The Little Mouser – Jonathan Walker](https://churchgategallery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/little_mouser-268x268.jpg)
JW-17 The Little Mouser – Jonathan Walker
![JW-18 Spirit of the Moor – Jonathan Walker](https://churchgategallery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/spirit_of_the_moor-268x268.jpg)
JW-18 Spirit of the Moor – Jonathan Walker
![JW-19 Cold Moon- Jonathan Walker](https://churchgategallery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/cold_moon-268x268.jpg)
JW-19 Cold Moon- Jonathan Walker
![JW-20 Dusk – Jonathan Walker](https://churchgategallery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Dusk-268x268.jpg)
JW-20 Dusk – Jonathan Walker
![JW-21 Big Bite – Jonathan Walker](https://churchgategallery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/big_bite-268x268.jpg)
JW-21 Big Bite – Jonathan Walker
![JW-22 Cider Brandy Moon – Jonathan Walker](https://churchgategallery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/cider_brandy_moon-268x268.jpg)
JW-22 Cider Brandy Moon – Jonathan Walker
![JW-23 Where Ghosts Walk – Jonathan Walker](https://churchgategallery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/where_ghosts_walk-268x268.jpg)
JW-23 Where Ghosts Walk – Jonathan Walker
![JW-24 Mr Midnight – Jonathan Walker](https://churchgategallery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Mr-midnight-268x268.jpg)
JW-24 Mr Midnight – Jonathan Walker
![JW-25 Wild Country – Jonathan Walker](https://churchgategallery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/wild_country-268x268.jpg)
JW-25 Wild Country – Jonathan Walker
![JW-26 The Crumb Miner – Jonathan Walker](https://churchgategallery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/the_crumb_miner-268x268.jpg)
JW-26 The Crumb Miner – Jonathan Walker
![JW-30 Midnight – Jonathan Walker](https://churchgategallery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Midnight-30cm-x-43cm-268x268.jpg)
JW-30 Midnight – Jonathan Walker
![JW-31 Midnight Bay – Jonathan Walker](https://churchgategallery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/midnight-bay-306-x-283-268x268.jpg)
JW-31 Midnight Bay – Jonathan Walker
![JW-32 Moonglass – Jonathan Walker](https://churchgategallery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/moon_glass-20cm-x-44cm-268x268.jpg)
JW-32 Moonglass – Jonathan Walker
![JW-33 Moonstone Spell – Jonathan Walker](https://churchgategallery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Moonstone-spell-20cm-x-40cm-268x268.jpg)
JW-33 Moonstone Spell – Jonathan Walker
![JW-34 The Realm – Jonathan Walker](https://churchgategallery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/The-Realm-30cm-x-43cm-268x268.jpg)
JW-34 The Realm – Jonathan Walker
![JW-35 The Winter Prince – Jonathan Walker](https://churchgategallery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/The-Winter-Prince-30cm-x-43cm-268x268.jpg)