Jonathan Walker grew up in the heart of the Staffordshire Moorlands. He spent much of his childhood exploring the countryside in the company of his father and it is this closeness to nature that has inspired his artistic career.

Jonathan was born in 1966, in Staffordshire. His father was a talented artist, and they spent many days together whilst exploring the countryside. As a teenager, Walker studied Philosophy, Theology and Fine Art. In the end he became an Occupational Therapist, working with people who experienced severe mental health problems.