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Cartoon and Illustration

A few examples showing different illustration styles and diversity in subject matter...

© Nigel Spaven 2021
This is an illustration of child and carer interaction. The illustration was created by artist Nigel Spaven of Spaven Art Ltd, commissioned by Surestart, entitle “Autumn Timetable”. The illustration depicts four happy multicultural children with two adults enjoying a walk through an autumnal wood on a blustery day, with gold, orange and red leaves swirling around. A squirrel runs up a tree while another holds an acorn. One child is in a wheelchair, they all wear scarves or woollen hats. The colours of the illustration are vivid and dynamic with a unique style, allowing for easy understanding of the situation.

SureStart autumn timetable cover

Occupational Health and Wellbeing - communication in the workplace

This is an illustration for a financial advisory advertisement. The illustration was created by artist Nigel Spaven of Spaven Art Ltd, commissioned by Tracy Simpson Financial Consultancy Ltd. The illustration depicts a thoughtful woman surrounded by three thought bubbles of different houses. She is pondering her options for buying a property. The colours of the illustration are vivid and dynamic with a unique style, allowing for easy understanding of the situation.
This is a colour illustration of a financial advisory advertisement. The illustration was created by artist Nigel Spaven of Spaven Art Ltd, commissioned by Tracy Simpson Financial Consultancy Ltd. The illustration depicts a retired woman standing in front of a luxury liner, she is holding a golden pot of £50 notes. The colours of the illustration are vivid and dynamic with a unique style, allowing for easy understanding of the situation.

Financial Advisory Services

This is an illustration for a dog grooming parlour. The illustration was created by artist Nigel Spaven of Spaven Art Ltd. The illustration depicts a cartoon dog bathing in a bathtub with back scubber and lashings of soap suds, which spill over onto the floor. The dog is having a good time. The colours of the illustration are vivid and dynamic with a unique style, allowing for easy understanding of the theme.

Pooch Parlour advertising campaign

This is an illustration of a Christmas scene. The illustration was created by artist Nigel Spaven of Spaven Art Ltd, commissioned by Glass Futures. The illustration depicts Santa taking off in a low carbon footprint glass sleigh, gifted to him by Glass Futures. The sleigh is pulled by a grinning Rudolph. Santa is saying “this is the future”. Glass Future’s building in the background with employees waving goodbye. Colourful Christmas tree in the grounds with falling snow and bright moon. The colours of the illustration are vivid and dynamic with a unique style, allowing for easy understanding of the situation.

Corporate Christmas card design

This is an illustration of a British soldier. The illustration was created by artist Nigel Spaven of Spaven Art Ltd, commissioned by Hartlepool War Museum. The illustration depicts a British soldier from the Napoleonic War, standing casually holding his rifle and bayonet.
This is an illustration of a British soldier. The illustration was created by artist Nigel Spaven of Spaven Art Ltd, commissioned by Hartlepool War Museum. The illustration depicts a British soldier from WW1. He is standing at the ready with rifle in hands.

Heugh Battery War Museum, Hartlepool

This is an illustration of communication protocol in the workplace. The illustration was created by artist Nigel Spaven of Spaven Art Ltd, commissioned by Morrison Group, entitled “Workplace Harmony”. The illustration depicts one diverse group of five happy colleagues who are friendly with each other. An accompanying illustration depicts a fight in a dust cloud with swinging fists and legs protruding from the cloud. The colours of the illustration are vivid and dynamic with a unique style, allowing for easy understanding of the situation.
This is an illustration for promoting a restaurant. The illustration was created by artist Nigel Spaven of Spaven Art Ltd. The illustration depicts a happy but hungry pig with tongue hanging out in anticipation of tasty food, holding knife and fork and wearing a napkin. The colours of the illustration are vivid and dynamic with a unique style, allowing for easy understanding of the situation.

Piggy's Eatery promotional character

Illustration of a school achievement certificate. The illustration was created by artist Nigel Spaven of Spaven Art Ltd, commissioned by High Tunstall College of Science. The illustration depicts a colourful and lively array of instruments including piano keys, cello, decorative drum, musical notes and conductor. The colours of the illustration are vivid and dynamic with a unique style, allowing for easy understanding of the theme.
Illustration of a school achievement certificate. The illustration was created by artist Nigel Spaven of Spaven Art Ltd, commissioned by High Tunstall College of Science. The illustration depicts a colourful and lively array of scientific imagery and instruments including formulae, atoms and a light spectrum. The colours of the illustration are vivid and dynamic with a unique style, allowing for easy understanding of the theme.

Designs for college awards certificates

Illustration of a crime being committed. The illustration was created by artist Nigel Spaven of Spaven Art Ltd, commissioned by Middlesbrough Borough Council. The illustration depicts a shady looking thief breaking into a car. The thief is alongside the car and trying the door. The car has human characteristics with headlights looking like frightened eyes. The car is leaning away from the thief in defensive posture and has upturned mouth. The colours of the illustration are vivid and dynamic with a unique style, allowing for easy understanding of the theme.
Illustration of a crime being committed. The illustration was created by artist Nigel Spaven of Spaven Art Ltd, commissioned by Middlesbrough Borough Council. The illustration depicts a defeated looking burglar looking in through a small glass panel of a front door which is heavily secured with double locks, bolt and safety chain.. The colours of the illustration are vivid and dynamic with a unique style, allowing for easy understanding of the theme.

Middlesbrough Borough Council anti-theft campaign

Fine Art
This is an illustration for a music CD cover. The illustration was created by artist Nigel Spaven of Spaven Art Ltd. The illustration depicts the Water Tribe people walking across the clear sand of the ocean floor heading towards a distant light in a sea cave. The tribe are dressed in seaweed and shell clothing and wear large shells as hats. Some are warriors, wearing shell armour and carrying long shell tipped spears. Shafts of sunlight penetrate the surface of the water above and undersea mountains can be made out in the distance. The colours of the illustration are vivid and dynamic and detailed.

Artwork for CD cover

Dog Portrait by Nigel Spaven of Spaven Art Ltd

Dog portrait in colour pencil

This is an Illustration of a peacock in vibrant colours. The illustration was created by artist Nigel Spaven of Spaven Art Ltd. The illustration depicts a colourful peacock with tail sweeping across the ground. The colours of the illustration are vivid and dynamic with a unique style.

Peacock illustration for jigsaw puzzle

This is a portrait Illustration. The illustration was created by artist Nigel Spaven of Spaven Art Ltd. The illustration depicts a head and shoulders lead pencil drawing of a young woman, reproduced from a photograph taken of her in the late 1950’s. Her hair is swept upwards, she wears a brooch on her collar.

Portrait in lead pencil

Illustration in black ink with sepia colour wash. The illustration was created by artist Nigel Spaven of Spaven Art Ltd. The illustration depicts a Native American sitting with ceremonial pipe. He looks dignified and noble.

Native American - pen and colour wash

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