Illustration Project Grows at Rehoboth Christian CollegeChristian College

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Written By Haylee Fieldes
ID: Illustration of a boy sitting on a green couch, playing an acoustic guitar. He wears a school uniform, and abstract yellow and peach shapes add energy to the background.

What began as a small commission for a few website illustrations quickly evolved into one of my most rewarding and expansive illustration projects to date – a full suite of 45 illustrations for Rehoboth Christian College, now featured across their website, publications, strategic plan, email footers, signage, and even school buses.

The original brief called for a modern, sketch-style set of characters to reflect the College’s vibrant and diverse community. I was asked to create 8–10 student illustrations and 4–5 adult staff figures, with the possibility of reimagining some of the school’s existing graphics in the new style for continuity. The creative direction focused on subtle movement, muted tones, and a blend of realism with hand-drawn charm. As one email described it:

“I like the relatively abstract style – it’s not aiming for 100% realism, but it’s also not too cartoony… the sketched look and muted colours are great.”

The goal was to capture the College’s spirit through warm, expressive illustrations that showcased real diversity – in age, ethnicity, style, and personality – while remaining clean and professional for use across media.

The overwhelmingly positive feedback led to a significant scale-up. It’s been incredibly rewarding to see the illustrations come to life across so many touchpoints, from digital to print and even in animated elements on the web.

Rehoboth Christian College describes itself as “a Christian college, but very forward-thinking” – and this project reflects that perfectly. It was a joy to work with a team that embraced creativity, valued visual storytelling, and gave me the freedom to bring their community to life in a fresh and modern way.

ID: Sketch-style family portrait of a smiling mother, father, and daughter leaning forward with joyful expressions. A red brushstroke arcs behind them against a white background.
ID: Illustration of a smiling young girl in a Rehoboth school uniform, writing in a notebook. The style features bold sketch lines, soft textures, and a red and green abstract background.
ID: Illustration of a young boy sitting on a tall stack of books, reading a tablet. He wears a red shirt and navy shorts, surrounded by stylised green leaves and soft textures.
ID: Portrait of a teacher or staff member with curly hair and glasses, smiling with arms crossed. The patterned shirt pops against a soft grey and peach abstract backdrop.
ID: Energetic illustration of a girl with curly hair and glasses, laughing as she lifts a stack of books above her head. She wears a red Rehoboth shirt, framed by green foliage and a glowing yellow sun.
Haylee Fieldes
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