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

JW-39 Mr Garland – Jonathan Walker

JW-40 Wee Billy – Jonathan Walker

JW-41 Digger’s Rest – Jonathan Walker

JW-37 Stan’s Paradise – Jonathan Walker

JW-05 Old Stories – Jonathan Walker

JW-06 The Geezer – Jonathan Walker

JW-07 Albert’s on the Case – Jonathan Walker

JW-08 Allotment Lil – Jonathan Walker

JW-09 Gumptious – Jonathan Walker

JW-10 He Gathers Them – Jonathan Walker

JW-11 The Little Master and the Grumpy Grey – Jonathan Walker

JW-12 Velvet Slippers – Jonathan Walker

JW-13 Storm Sun – Jonathan Walker

JW-14 Ancient of Days – Jonathan Walker

JW-15 Stickleback Hunters – Jonathan Walker

JW-16 The Grain Thieves – Jonathan Walker

JW-17 The Little Mouser – Jonathan Walker

JW-18 Spirit of the Moor – Jonathan Walker

JW-19 Cold Moon- Jonathan Walker

JW-20 Dusk – Jonathan Walker

JW-21 Big Bite – Jonathan Walker

JW-22 Cider Brandy Moon – Jonathan Walker

JW-23 Where Ghosts Walk – Jonathan Walker

JW-24 Mr Midnight – Jonathan Walker

JW-25 Wild Country – Jonathan Walker

JW-26 The Crumb Miner – Jonathan Walker

JW-30 Midnight – Jonathan Walker

JW-31 Midnight Bay – Jonathan Walker

JW-32 Moonglass – Jonathan Walker

JW-33 Moonstone Spell – Jonathan Walker

JW-34 The Realm – Jonathan Walker
