Illustration Greenwood

moth

2011-08-20T12:48:00.001-07:00

moth
Originally uploaded by M.Allyn.Chapman

Just a moth, so much beauty in such a small creature

Pen & Ink

kiwi

2011-08-20T12:47:00.003-07:00

kiwi
Originally uploaded by M.Allyn.Chapman

A Kiwi Bird

Pen & Ink

wren

2011-08-20T12:47:00.001-07:00

wren
Originally uploaded by M.Allyn.Chapman

A Carolina Wren

Pen &Ink

The birds

2011-08-14T19:09:00.001-07:00

The birds
Originally uploaded by M.Allyn.Chapman

The birds

Woodpecker

2011-08-13T21:10:00.000-07:00

This was a quick drawing i did for a cool website where you draw an animal a day.

Ink and watercolor.

-M

The Sketchbook Project

2010-07-20T06:51:00.001-07:00

The Tax Collector

2010-05-20T20:03:00.001-07:00

The Tax Collector
Originally uploaded by M.Allyn.Chapman

a watercolor/ color pencil piece done for the "Drawgasmic" show in St. Louis. its also a piece i had been playing with for a very long time and finally had a chance to make into a finished piece of art.

Coat of Arms: Sketch

2010-03-31T21:17:00.001-07:00

Coat of Arms: Sketch
Originally uploaded by M.Allyn.Chapman

At the moment this piece is in progress, i thought it would be cool to show the steps i'll go through to make this work out to completion.

I'm feeling a series coming on here...

What i (would have) Wore Today

2010-03-23T08:26:00.001-07:00

What i (would have) Wore Today
Originally uploaded by M.Allyn.Chapman

Myself in my ITF Tae Kwon Do Dobak (uniform). i WOULD have worn it to class if i hadn't felt sick all afternoon, but at least i was semi-productive.

Illus. Friday: Expired

2010-03-20T18:22:00.001-07:00

Illus. Friday: Expired
Originally uploaded by M.Allyn.Chapman

This weeks IllustrationFriday word is "Expired" what better way to show it by drawing myself as a zombie showing my disgust for old, expired, moldy human...

What I Wore Today 2.24.10

2010-02-24T21:12:00.001-08:00

What I Wore Today 2.24.10
Originally uploaded by M.Allyn.Chapman

After work I made some ravioli for Nicole & myself. I'm starting to realize as i draw myself..i really only have cloths from about 4 stores, but i like what i have so its all good.

What I Wore Today 2.23.10

2010-02-23T17:03:00.001-08:00

What I Wore Today 2.23.10
Originally uploaded by M.Allyn.Chapman

Today was a work day, hence the name tag. We finally have the Nook in for sale at our store and I sold one right before leaving today, so it found it's way into my drawing.

What i Wore Today 2.21.10

2010-02-21T18:16:00.001-08:00

whatiwore4029
Originally uploaded by M.Allyn.Chapman

Day 3 of 3 in my long weekend from work, Nicole and I went to Old Navy & found some cloths for or Disney World vacation. We also went to Barnes & Noble and found some cool things.

What I Wore 12.20.10

2010-02-20T13:22:00.001-08:00

What I Wore 12.20.10
Originally uploaded by M.Allyn.Chapman

For my my second day in a row, i had off, so again, i relaxed, this time with my cat- named Catt, his markings on his feet make it look like he has a sock with a hole in it (not shown)

What I Wore Today 2/19/10

2010-02-19T13:38:00.001-08:00

What I Wore Today 2/19/10
Originally uploaded by M.Allyn.Chapman

So i had the day off, I spent it in my house, in comfortable cloths that i may have woke up in.. its a day off after all.

What I Wore Today: 12.18.10

2010-02-18T21:22:00.001-08:00

whatiwore023
Originally uploaded by M.Allyn.Chapman

Nicole did one today and it inspired me to also give it a shot. it was pretty fun, ill be doing it again.

Eric Mongrain: amazing guitar player

2010-01-15T20:36:00.000-08:00

go here. to see Eric Mongrain play some insane guitar... i knew he was awesome from his album, but had never seen it performed.

updated website!

2010-01-10T16:32:00.001-08:00

hello!

I'm proud to announce that MattChapmanArt has been given a much needed makeover. go see it!

Illus. friday: Renewal

2010-01-07T19:37:00.000-08:00

it was a no brainer, anyone working customer service understands this.

Illus. Friday: Entangled

2009-12-03T20:36:00.001-08:00

H@, H!,H*...

I know it's late, but oh well.

Illus Friday: Music

2009-11-22T19:21:00.001-08:00

Graveyard music makes the spirit dance.

Assassins Creed II: play it..and love it

2009-11-17T22:06:00.000-08:00

today i purchased the collectors edition of Assassins Creed II, its a reward for finishing the kids book I've been busting myself for. if you havent, you should play the first one, then play the second......now!

Illus. Friday : Unbalanced

2009-11-17T21:29:00.000-08:00

playtime is over.

Cabin Music

2009-10-22T16:40:00.000-07:00

A fiddle opens the air with a warm, rich, hum. A mandolin breaks into shimmering waves of sound. A wood flute whistles in front, calling a tune from long ago, and with it, those who the song was written for.

As each measure joins the last and a sound scape is created. Movement, and light emerge in a small cabin tucked away in the country side.
Sprites, Nymphs, and the Far Darrig dance from the notes played from the instruments. Filling the small shelter with magic. Trees grew from the floors and small glens by the wood stove. Soft moss blanket the floor and the beds, making them all the more comfortable. The dancing and feeling of peace was soft and warm like the afternoon sun that peered in through the overgrown kitchen window.

As the song ended, the sprites said their goodbyes with a bow and returned to their own homes. inside the instruments as they are placed aside until tomorrow. When all are rested and the next day comes. the dance will be resumed as if it never ended. The Far Darrig will play his tricks and cause his mischiefe, and the others will play along, and do as they have always done- all through the afternoon sun.

In the Works..

2009-10-21T16:07:00.001-07:00

This weeks Illustration Friday word is "frozen" it's proving to be tough thinking of something unique. so in the mean time I've been writing little one page stories. I have a pretty good collection of them. I'm thinking if i want o put them up on here or not, but i'm sheltering myself from the criticism, being that i dont know much about writing, i just like them

Illus. Friday : Flying

2009-10-13T20:42:00.000-07:00

+ never mind the "will this actually work?" question

Illus Friday: Germs

2009-10-05T17:32:00.000-07:00

+ It speaks for it's self, & certainly drawn in good fun. i know these two have done enough damage on their own.

Illus Friday: Pattern

2009-10-01T17:15:00.001-07:00

+ History has been said to run in patterns.. it was only a matter of time before they fell for it again.

Wanna help?

2009-08-26T16:22:00.000-07:00

I've decided to start a Zine. It's going to be centered around Art, Books, & Nature. If you live in the Lancaster / Philly/ Harrisburg / Central PA area & want to share a cool trail or bike path, or know of any interesting places you have come across while in the wilds, scrawl it out and send it to me! I'll give you credit for sure. Also feel free to write about any cool books, gallerys, or music you have come across. even samples or your art, illustrations, poems, or short stories-I want all of it in my handmade magazine. I have hopes that it picks up and I can make something of this!

you may not be paid for your entry for now, but i would hope you would have fun with the idea that your ideas and opinion would be out & about.

Outside Inspiration

2009-08-22T20:10:00.000-07:00

some photos that i find to be inspiring. Outside of course
(i also wanted a new background for my blog!)

new territory!

2009-08-16T14:46:00.000-07:00

So I've been a but M.I.A as of late, but I've been doing some new work, and here it is! I've been taking some of my old sketches of these odd houses i love to draw and making them into little self-contained terrariums! here are some progress photos and a finished vessel if you will.
enjoy! let me know what you think of them please! if you want one, id be happy to make one for you ( for a small charge of course! )

A Call to Arms...or illustration..

2009-08-03T20:12:00.000-07:00

ok friends, if you would be so kind as to visit scoutiegirl.com anytime between wed. and sun. at midnight and leave a comment for Nicole's illustration you will be entered in a drawing to win a print of her featured illustration! ( i follow her blog and you should too!) it's a really cool give away and a chance to win a really amazing piece of art from a talented illustrator. the link can be found ---> Here.

Thank you all.

MAC

Illus. Friday: Idle

2009-07-30T14:19:00.001-07:00

Idle: To be motionless, or worthless.

what better way than to float through space

What I'm up to these days.

2009-07-26T09:50:00.001-07:00

I have been doing alot of graphic design work for a publication in MD. here is the cover, i would like to show the inside, but I think legally i can only show the cover haha. I put all this together to make one awesome journal! once it's done and in print i may be able to post more.

stay tuned.

+MAC

Time+Feathers

2009-06-15T19:10:00.001-07:00

It's been a while and my posts are spread far apart, but I'm still active, I swear.
I'm thinking/brainstorming some new ideas for some more "fine illustration" as i just now decided to call it.. Birds are in mind, and some other aviary concepts.

stay tuned.

Illustration Friday: Adapt

2009-05-30T11:06:00.000-07:00

When fish discovered night vision...

RED TIGER 2009 Sparing

2009-05-18T21:46:00.000-07:00

RED TIGER 2009 Sparing.

+ my highlight of this round was the downward kick to the head, followed by the reverse back kick to the face. that was my moment. he was tough, tough guy to spar, hits like a truck. He is next to me in the photo above.

+In the end, i came out in 1st place, the photo has the other two guys in my division

+the group photo shows everyone who competed that from my school that day & my instructor.

RED TIGER CUP 2009

2009-05-17T10:20:00.000-07:00

i took second, i won this round- but lost the other.
but i only lost it by one point, so i'm not upset. it was awesome, ill have my sparing video up soon!
first place sparing, second place patterns.

Illustration Friday: Talisman

2009-04-07T09:39:00.000-07:00

+ I imagine the Talisman being held sacred in a forest..the symbol on the stone is a Celtic knot representing good luck and continuation of all things.

- another go at the tablet, i think im getting better.

To Nicole!

2009-04-03T12:13:00.000-07:00

+As my strange little character says, Happy Anniversary Nicole! one wierd little lump for each month!...the ears were his idea..

Through the trees

2009-04-03T10:27:00.000-07:00

+ Playing with the tablet some more, i love looking up at the sky through the trees, so i did a quick painting.

Illustration Friday: Poise

2009-04-02T13:49:00.001-07:00

+Who has more poise than the king of the jungle?

(i bought a Wacom tablet today...this is my first digital painting ever!)

Illustration Friday: Subtract

2009-03-24T17:46:00.001-07:00

+ Another hard word this week, but i thought this was a cool solution, a bit of help from my co-worker on the numerical aspect of the drawing, and my girlfriend thought to make it more of an illustration i should include more drawn elements, so i added the paper, pencil, and eraser dust.
This was truly a collaboration on all fronts, It's nice to have other people help out when your stuck!

Stamp Collection

2009-03-19T14:58:00.001-07:00

+ I dont collect stamps, I dont know why they have kitchen ware on them- However, the 2 cent stamp with the fig newtons- Brian Regan has a bit about how the serving size of Fig Newtons is two cookies.

_if you dont know who he is you should educate yourself quickly! haha

Dream Homes

2009-03-19T14:51:00.000-07:00

+ A spread from my sketchbook, it started with the man in his bed and i just dreaw what came to mind. I like the houses separating, in a way it makes a comment on all the "broken homes" in the world.

Illustration Friday: LEGENDARY!

2009-03-18T18:30:00.001-07:00

I ATE SPARTA!

+ My more humorous side coming into play here. i though it was too funny to not share with the world. i hope it at least makes you smile.

Apple Tree

2009-03-09T18:21:00.000-07:00

+ Whats not to like about a bright, clear, summer day with a full shaped, curiously hatched- apple tree?

Illus. friday: Intricate

2009-03-09T13:23:00.000-07:00

+ A wasp nest is a perfect example of how nature can prove to be the most intricate force in life. Not only in it's creation of the wasp, but the wasp's creation of its nest. A very great undertaking, crafted with instinct and precision.
+ Another form of Intricacy is that of evolution. Making subtle but distinct differences, in this case, elongating the abdomen of a wasp in order for it to better access the chambers in its nest when laying it's larva.

Illus. Friday: Breezy

2009-03-01T11:41:00.000-08:00

+ Don't we all want to drift off sometimes?

My New Banner!

2009-02-24T18:50:00.000-08:00

+ I decided to give my blog a bit of a face lift, here is the original drawing.

Illus. Friday: Instinct

2009-02-22T15:27:00.000-08:00

+Though, one does wonder whats in the cave that's so fun....+Another idea i had, so I'll include it!

New website in the works!

2009-02-19T12:15:00.000-08:00

+Yes, I've begun laying out my new website, i think this new one will be much cleaner and easy to move around in. I'm also pretty excited about showing a new style of illustration I've been playing with, its much simpler and looks like old childrens book illustrations, but i really enjoy making a simple drawing have character, so it's a go as far as I'm concerned.

+ In the mean time, still check out www.mattchapmanart.com

Illus. Friday: Celebrate

2009-02-17T20:59:00.001-08:00

+ Celebrate: True, a funeral is not the first place you think of when you hear the word "celebrate", but i think its fun twist on a not so fun event.

It's just too cold

2009-02-17T18:55:00.000-08:00

+ I'm dying to get outside and do some hiking or walking or moss collecting..anything that has to do with being outside. However, as the title of this post states, "It's just too cold". some days its nice enough, but, I'm at work- looking through our giant windows hearing how nice it is outside from people coming and going.

+ I'll get out there soon enough, then all will be right once more-

A Place to Nest

2009-02-12T00:09:00.001-08:00

A nest is such a difficult thing to capture, the sticks are arranged in an order, when drawing it, i realized, to make it look "natural" i really had to randomize my hand in the direction it went when drawing the sticks.

Illus. Friday post: Time

2009-02-09T08:18:00.000-08:00

Out of Time

Illustration Hallow

2009-02-09T07:41:00.000-08:00

Hello Hello!
Welcome to the blog of Matt Allyn Chapman. I'm an illustrator working out of Lancaster PA, a recent graduate of Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, and I have a passion for the natural world (the woods, forest, mountains, caves, streams & waterways of the like, and all of the life inside them) More than anything this Blog will serve as my meeting place for my sketches, finished pieces, and my thoughts on an estimated chimera of topics. My Illustrationfriday submissions will also be found here! So welcome and i hope you have as much fun looking around as i will Posting.

-turn a new leaf
M. Allyn Chapman