Sparshott’s approach to illustration is rooted in the precision of pencil work, where every stripe and crest feels hand-wrought and personal. By focusing on the evolution of football shirts, he captures the shifting aesthetics of the game, from the heavy cottons of early tournaments to the bold patterns of later decades. The artwork avoids digital slickness, opting instead for a textured, retro feel that honors the physical craft of the original drawings.

The composition functions as a visual archive, inviting viewers to trace the lineage of iconic teams through their colors and symbols. There is a nostalgic warmth in the way these kits are presented, turning athletic gear into a series of small, storied portraits. It is a study of how simple garments can carry the weight of national identity and the collective memory of global sporting triumphs.