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Nigel Spaven
Spaven Art was established in January 2000, producing original illustrations in various styles, using both traditional and digital methods.  Commissioning artwork is simple, with steps set out below. 
Please feel free to contact me with any enquiries.

Nigel Spaven
Spaven Art was established in January 2000, producing original illustrations in various styles, using both traditional and digital methods.  Commissioning artwork is simple, with steps set out below. 
Please feel free to contact me with any enquiries.

I'm Nigel Spaven, freelance illustrator based in the north east of England. I produce bespoke, unique illustrations in various styles using traditional mediums, or pen tablet and photoshop for digital work.  Commissioning artwork is simple, with steps set out below. Please feel free to contact me with any enquiries.

Clients who have benefitted from
Spaven Art cartoon and illustration

This is a visual containing various logos of clients who have benefitted from Spaven Art Limited bespoke illustration

Steps to Commissioning Work

The more information you can provide the better! Via email, telephone, Teams or Zoom. I can then give an accurate quote and timescale.

Steps in Producing the Work

All work is original and begins with draft sketches which are submitted for your feedback and any changes you wish to make. A revised detailed colour drawing is submitted for approval before producing the final version - as shown in this Health & Safety example:

DRAFT SKETCH

FINAL VERSION

Pencil sketch of Ambient Cure procedure
This is an illustration of safety protocol on a work site. The illustration was created by artist Nigel Spaven at Spaven Safety, commissioned by Lanes Group, entitled “Ambient Cure Procedure”. The illustration depicts correct site set up and safety measures required when carrying out a procedure on the driveway of a residential property. Three operatives in correct PPE are performing various tasks while guiding a length of protective lining along the driveway and into an underground utility pipe. Cones and bunting are placed around the operatives and work area. The colours of the illustration are vivid and dynamic with a unique style, allowing for easy understanding of the situation depicted.

The final high resolution artwork is provided in a format to suit your needs, whether for quality print or web and device use. 

~ Testimonials ~

"I first met Nigel some 20 years ago and have used his services ever since for all my graphic art. He is a ‘natural’. As well as being a talented and excellent illustrator and cartoonist, he is also a great concept man. He accurately interprets what’s in my head bringing it vibrantly to life. Nigel has the patience of a saint and is a joy to work with."

Chris Joseph

Director

Hook Advertising Limited

"For over 12 years Nigel has produced quality and innovative work including storyboards for use as individual stills and for incorporating into video animations. His ability to bring to life my simple 'stick-like' sketches and even bringing a few lines of text into pictorial life has always been nothing short of amazing. Keep up the great work."

Glen Tymon

Group Head of Learning & Development

M Group Services

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