artist painting of a london street in soho in the morning before the rush, with the morning sun shining down onto the tables and chair

Jonathan Stewardson

Born in London in 1963, Jonathan paints in oils, creating atmospheric works rooted in memory, light and lived experience. His style, often described as Romantic Realism, captures the emotional presence of place through quiet streets, shifting light and solitary figures.

Raised between London and Canvey Island and widely travelled in his youth, Jonathan began drawing early and left formal education to pursue a life in art. After working as a builder in his twenties, he committed fully to painting.

London remains one of his most compelling subjects. His scenes are not merely city views but recollections — moments suspended in time, evoking solitude, reflection and narrative. Figures occasionally appear as fragments of memory, sometimes even the artist himself.

Jonathan’s work is held in private collections internationally, with commissions including works for the Crowned Prince of Dubai and the King of Saudi Arabia.

This collection presents evocative city and coastal scenes that invite the viewer to pause, reflect and step into the story.

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Sun in Frith Street

£2,995.00

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Modern interior hallway showing contemporary city oil painting of Soho London a red restaurant bar front with rain reflections on the pavement and a solitary figure sat waiting under an awning at a table and chairs

Waiting in Frith Street, Soho

£2,995.00

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london City street scene at night with wet pavement and illuminated buildings.

Framed london city street at night print on a wall with plants below

We're At Caffe Nero- Original

£1,595.00

A framed wall art print depicting a wet city street scene hangs on a light gray wall above a wooden console. The room includes a black leather and wood lounge chair, a white vase with green stems, and a textured rug.

How I Love the Rainy Days. Dean Street Soho.

£2,995.00

A nighttime street scene painting showing a wet city sidewalk beside a brightly lit storefront, with parked cars, glowing streetlights, reflections on the pavement, and painted road markings in the foreground.

A framed vertical canvas print of a rainy city street at night with glowing yellow storefront lights, displayed on a beige wall above a mid-century modern wooden credenza in a styled living room setting.

Wish You Were Here- West Street Brighton

£2,995.00

London Soho city street painting early morning sunlight original oil painting

London Soho city street painting early morning sunlight original oil painting Close up rad and pavement detail

Circa, Frith St Soho- with Lost Umbrella

£2,500.00

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City street scene with people walking under umbrellas on a rainy day.

Framed london cityscape print on a wall above a modern chair with a lamp.

Once More Lovers- Original

£2,995.00

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Street scene with outdoor cafe tables and chairs on a wet pavement.

Living room with a brown leather armchair, lamp, and framed original jonathan stewardson on a green wall.

Mimi's- Original

£2,995.00

City street scene with people walking in the rain, reflections on the wet pavement, and a red phone booth.

Wicker dresser with original london city scene against a white wall

Charing Cross- Original

£1,495.00

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