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Spaven Art
Cartoon and Illustration

Cartoon and Illustration

Examples of commissioned work showing various illustration styles

and diversity in subject matter...

© Nigel Spaven 2021

Colour illustration of child and carer interaction. The illustration was created by illustrator Nigel Spaven, commissioned by Sure Start, entitled 'Autumn Timetable'. The illustration shows 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.

Colour illustration of communication protocol in the workplace. The illustration was created by artist Nigel Spaven of Spaven Art Ltd, commissioned by MGroup, 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.

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

Greeting card illustration of Santa in his new glass sleigh, gifted to him by the staff of Glass Futures. The sleigh is pulled by a smiling Rudolph with Santa saying: 'This is the future'. The business premises can be seen below with staff waving goodbye. It is nighttime and a crescent moon lights up the dark sky and a giant Christmas tree stands alongside the building. commissioned by Glass Futures. The illustration was created by artist Nigel Spaven. The colours of the illustration are vivid and dynamic with a unique style, allowing for easy understanding of the theme.

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

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

This is an illustration of a ravenous pig, holding knife and fork with napkin around his neck, his tongue hangs out in hungry anticipation. Illustration created by artist Nigel Spaven.

Illustration of a school achievement certificate with colourful and lively array of instruments including piano keys, cello, decorative drum, musical notes and conductor. The illustration was created by artist Nigel Spaven, commissioned by High Tunstall College of Science. The colours are vivid and dynamic with a unique style.

Illustration of a school achievement certificate, showing a colourful and lively array of scientific imagery and instruments including formulae, atoms and a light spectrum. The colours are vivid and dynamic with a unique style, allowing for easy understanding of the theme. Illustration created by artist Nigel Spaven, commissioned by High Tunstall College of Science.

Caricature of a slovenly character with baggy eyes and drooping mouth, pizza in hand, sitting in a dirty armchair, hypnotised by the TV. Lots of mess around including takeaway cartons, smelly socks and bottles of lager. The room is in darkness with the curtains closed, daylight shines through a narrow gap. The house plant is withering through lack of attention. The waste basket is overflowing with rubbish and the carpet is stained with food and beer spillage. Illustration created by artist Nigel Spaven.

Fine Art

This is an illustration for a music CD cover. The illustration shows the Water Tribe 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. The illustration was created by artist Nigel Spaven.

Dog Portrait by Nigel Spaven, using colour pencil.

Illustration of a peacock in vibrant colours with tail sweeping across the ground. The colours of the illustration are vivid and dynamic with a unique style. Created by artist Nigel Spaven of Spaven Art Limited.

Portrait in graphite pencil created by artist Nigel Spaven. The illustration depicts a head and shoulders drawing of a young woman, reproduced from a photograph taken in the late 1950’s. The subject's hair is swept upwards in the style of the day, she wears a brooch on her collar.

Illustration in black ink with sepia colour wash. The illustration depicts a Native American sitting with ceremonial pipe, with buffalo skin covering his lower body. He looks dignified and noble. The illustration was created by artist Nigel Spaven.

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