Entertaining Etiquette

'The Debrett’s Guide to Entertaining Etiquette' is brimming with the illustrative work of Kavel Rafferty. And now available to buy, this book is hard to resist purchasing because of the beauty of Kavel's drawing. Karen Wilks, designer of the book says "Working with Kavel was an absolute pleasure, with over 60 illustrations in the book we worked in batches. Kavel understood exactly what we were trying to achieve and was very accommodating and all the deadlines were met on time. The day each batch arrived was a day I really looked forward to, it was like unwrapping presents, every one was a gem and her compositions and colour palette worked perfectly. Kavel brings warmth and humour to all her work combining her painting and photoshop skills beautifully with a small nod towards her interest in the 50’s and 60’s. I very much hope we have a chance to work together again soon."

Kitchen Leftovers

Kavel Rafferty makes some scrummy food illustrations for Waitrose magazine. The February issue uses these three small illustrations for the Waitrose Kitchen ‘leftovers’ page, Barcelona based Kavel says "When I go back to the UK for a visit, I always go to Waitrose for things I miss, like muffins, Yorkshire Tea and halloumi cheese. Food illustrations are always nice to do. I’d love to do a whole recipe book or work for the Great British Bake Off."

Vermut in Barcelona

Read an interesting article from our Barcelona based illustrator Kavel Rafferty on the Herb Lester site. Entitled "From our friend in Barcelona: B for vermut", Kavel gives some useful advice on the drinking and the finding of local vermut (or vermouth as we would know it).

Cats Tea Towel

If you are a cat fan, this is a treat. Kavel Rafferty has produced a Charity Cat Tea Towel with delightful black and white drawings of her friends' cats, and one dog! With profits going to a cat protection charity, the piece of art on cloth measuring 75x45cm is a great piece for the kitchen. The white cotton tea towel is a one colour print and avialable here for just £8.

Coping With Asthma

Kavel Rafferty's splendid drawings for Asda Magazine illustrate an article of coping with Asthma.

BaselWorld Jewellery Fair

Last month's Annabelle Magazine in Switzerland was brightened with Kavel Rafferty's drawings. This image was one of 12 illustrations for a feature on  the BaselWorld Jewellery Fair 2012.

Vogue Beauty Products

Kavel Rafferty's drawings appear in the April issue of Vogue, out now. Advertising creams which are good to blend, the images are illustrated in Kavel's naturally confident style. She says "When I was a teenager I used to cut up my mum’s Vogues to make my collages, she’d open her latest copy unaware that I’d hacked into some model’s face or torn out a whole page, I also used her ‘good’ scissors which were sacrosanct, my poor mum."

Kavel Rafferty's Scrapbook

Illustrator Kavel Rafferty has a gypsy soul having been brought up on a commune & travelling widely. She opens her Barcelona gallery/studio up to us. Kavel Rafferty's Scrapbook.

A Healthy Breakfast

Published last month, Kavel Rafferty uses her tools to create a balanced diet. Commissioned by Rhian Colley for The British Heart Foundation magazine Heart Matters, Kavel illustrates the importance of having a good breakfast. And it's an image which uses white space beautifully.

Troublesome Kids

Gifted Kavel Rafferty finishes an editorial piece for Wir Eltern , a Swiss parenting magazine. Kavel tackles the theme of naughty kids, the kind we have all come across, with her fluid drawing style and finely balanced textures.

His and Hers

Kavel Rafferty produces sumptuous food illustrations for Women’s Day Magazine.

Should we change our food habits when we get into a relationship? Well this was the theme of the article for Kavel to illustrate. She has created 3 appetising illustrations, beautifully drawn, unfortunately cutting out fat, chips and sugar.

Spam Head

Next time you receive a junk email you may be able to put a face to the name! The extremely talented Kavel Rafferty has completed a limited edition, bespoke book called Spam Head.

Kavel explains, "The book is a collection of portraits based on the strange and sometimes wonderful names that arrive uninvited to my email account every day, trying to sell me designer replica watches, Viagra and other such nonsense. I wanted to make portraits for these funny faceless folk...." Made in collaboration with Sam Arthur at Nobrow the signed book is available here.

Here is Kavel

New to the agency this month is Swedish-based artist Kavel Rafferty who brings with her a fresh, loose mixed-media folio of illustration work.

Perfect for the editorial market with her quick sketchbook style and lettering, Kavel's illustrations sit just as happily in retail and publishing markets, with Top Shop, Ted Baker, Selfridges and Penguin already among her clients.

At Home With Bon

Swedish high-end fashion magazine Bon, is now home to Kavel Rafferty who has become a regular contributing illustrator.

The current issue features 4 of her pieces in the magazine's Fashion Professor section, comprising a portrait of the professor and illustrations showing recommended beauty products. Commissioned by Pia Constenius, the piece shown here is about carrying your life around with you in a bag.

Story Time

These standout designs for The Times are the work of the talented Kavel Rafferty.

Commissioned by Kerry Shaw at The Times 2, the designs are illustrations of book covers and accompany a number of short love stories featured by the publication.

Taking Time Out For London

Helping distil the many varied aspects of London life is Kavel Rafferty and these eight graphic illustrations for Time-Out London.

Commissioned by Henry Elphick, Senior Designer at Time-Out, the illustrations appear as chapter headings throughout the Time-Out London guide book, which is being published this month.

Smooth in Barcelona

Kavel Rafferty is behind this illustration for a new hair removal salon in Barcelona.

Commissioned by Barcelona designers Soon in Tokyo, Kavel made three illustrations for Suaus, (meaning “smooth” in Catalan). Kavel also painted on the main wall of the shop. Says Kavel: “It was great to work on a variety of scales”. The images will be used on the website, publicity and promotions.

Fashion Masochist

Kavel Rafferty takes a light hearted approach to the challenge of this illustration for Boston Magazine US.
The subject matter ‘Fashion Masochist’ shows our girl expressing her fashion angle by wearing a blonde afro, this supported an urban fashion feature in the Connoisseur; Style Article section of Boston magazine. The commission by Designer Betsy Halsey sits perfectly with the edgy article.

Kavel Rafferty In Varoom!

Exciting news! Varoom 13 Autumn 2010, features Kavel Rafferty in the "My Space" article: "In their work, on their blogs, and now in the new range of illustrator-owned shops, illustrators have a rare skill of making you feel at home. NoBrow, Kavel Rafferty and Jack Teagle talk to Peter Lyle about a world that blends friendship, craft and commerce in a philosophy unique to illustrators..." Take a look at Varoom!

Orthodontics

This gem of an illustration is the brainchild of Kavel Rafferty who was commissioned to do 12 covers for the British Dental Journal.  Kavel’s unique style which has graced the pages of The Times, Time Out and Conde Nast Traveller, was perfect for creating this series of bold, contemporary images, with this one accompanying the August issue.