{"title":"Adrian Teal","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdrian Teal - Original Paintings:-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2156\/1443\/files\/ATE_Profile_Photo_August_2026_43f069ea-6c7b-46c4-83e3-2754e39be971_480x480.jpg?v=1786115044\" alt=\"Adrian Teal Fine Art Caricaturist artist at The Acorn Gallery, Pocklington\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdrian Teal is an internationally renowned British caricaturist, cartoonist, illustrator and fine artist whose distinctive work has appeared across television, publishing, newspapers and galleries around the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA professional artist since 1996, Adrian’s career began while he was studying at the University of Bristol, where he was commissioned to create sculptures of the members of the legendary band Madness. His early commercial work went on to include clients such as UBS, Mercedes-Benz, Barclays, Shell International and the comedy club Jongleurs, before his talents took him into the world of political and celebrity caricature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdrian’s television credits include the award-winning ITV series \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBig Heads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where he was Head of 3D Celebrity Caricature Design, and the revival of the iconic satirical series \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpitting Image\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. His expertise in translating a likeness into three dimensions has seen him design caricature puppets for the show, including characters created for its more recent revival. He has also worked as a caricature consultant for Framestore and BBC2.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis work has featured in some of Britain’s best-known publications, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sunday Telegraph, The Times, The Guardian, The Scotsman, Time Out, The Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Daily Mail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as well as international publications. He has also produced artwork for the long-running BBC \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e franchise, including a cover and illustrated historical features for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e books, together with merchandise and promotional material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlongside his work in illustration and satire, Adrian has increasingly developed his practice as a fine artist, creating highly detailed caricature paintings of some of the world’s most recognisable cultural figures. His subjects have included musicians, actors, writers and other celebrated personalities, with his paintings combining meticulous observation, humour and an extraordinary understanding of likeness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdrian’s fascination with caricature extends beyond simply exaggerating a face. He studies the character, physicality and personality of his subjects, using exaggeration to reveal something recognisable and often wonderfully humorous about the person behind the public image. His work demonstrates that caricature can be both witty and sophisticated, sitting comfortably between portraiture, illustration and fine art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdrian is also an accomplished author and illustrator. His books with Bloomsbury include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlague-Busters!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDead Ends!: Flukes, Flops \u0026amp; Failures That Sparked Medical Marvels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, created with bestselling author Lindsey Fitzharris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a career spanning three decades and work reaching television screens, national newspapers, books and gallery walls, Adrian Teal has established himself as one of Britain’s most accomplished contemporary caricaturists. His original paintings and limited edition prints offer collectors the opportunity to own the work of an artist whose career has brought together the worlds of satire, popular culture, illustration and fine art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e“The Acorn Gallery is delighted to introduce Adrian Teal — the artist behind the caricatures of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpitting Image\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e and \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBig Heads\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e.”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/theacorngallery.co.uk\/collections\/adrian-teal.oembed","provider":"The Acorn Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}