Portrait of a confident woman with long braids and patterned outfit on green backdrop
Village scene with people collecting water and children drinking, artwork by Barbara Tamilin
Luna the Lion with three colorful birds by Paperface
Ritas's "Pomelo Adventures" volume cover design
Colorful tropical birds in dense foliage by Martha von Maydell
Illustration of Alysa Liu figure skating at the Olympics by Natalia Sanabria
Pencil drawing of Cocktail

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News

Pink Biography
Penguin Random House's 'A Little Golden Book' series celebrates pop star Pink’s career through cover and interior illustrations by Manu Cunhas.
Saint Helier Stamps
Jersey Stamps and Collectibles commission Becca Thorne for a stamp collection exploring the legend of Saint Helier.
TrendX - our deep analysis of what's going on in the market
Analysing data collected by IllustrationX and with expert insights from our agents, we outline the latest visual and thematic trends in the illustration market between April and June 2026.

Illustrators

Discover the stories behind the work; find, follow and collaborate with the finest contemporary artists from every corner of the globe.


We're home to a curated collection of the world's greatest illustrators, so whichever style, approach or medium you are looking for, you'll find it—along with lots of ideas and inspiration here.

Fangfang Han
Fangfang Han
KE Birch
KE Birch
Mau Cardoso
Mau Cardoso
Leyla Cui
Leyla Cui
Martha von Maydell
Martha von Maydell
Fox and Fables
Fox and Fables
Augie Trautz
Augie Trautz
Montana Forbes
Montana Forbes

Animators

Animation

It moves . . .

Many of our illustrators are also animators, from gifs and explainers to tv and outdoor.


You can view their animations in the individual portfolios. To browse all the animation portfolios, just use the Animation filter.


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Team

Four continents, eight countries, one agency

Wherever you are in the world, IllustrationX is ready to help you find the right artist for your project and to see that everything goes smoothly with your commission.


Every office in our global network provides you with local agents ready to provide you with expert advice and guidance about artists, styles and market trends


And because IllustrationX operates in four continents and eight countries, we are often the first to spot emerging talent wherever it pops up. It’s all about connecting you to a world of illustration and animation, giving you a real edge and an unrivalled choice and variety. Be inspired!

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Jac is always helpful and on hand for anything. (permission given)
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They have talented people that are always there to help with any project, big or small.
Sam Dramis, Demon Brewing Company
I love working with my rep Karen Kaller. I always feel that she will go out of her way to help me connect with the right illustrator for the job.
Gigi Ortwein, SagaCity Media
Karen Kaller is always joy to work with!
Bill Luebker, Green Bay Packers
Karen was very open to phone calls and walking me through everything clearly and easily.
Leigh Crawshaw, Crawshaw Books
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Jac at IllustrationX knows all the illustrators and is always able to recommend someone that is perfect for the job. Always a joy to work with IluustrationX and the results are stunning.
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a great experience so far and some more to come!
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Andrew Cowan, Andy Cowan
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Darcie Cobos, Egglo Entertainment, LLC
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Unsecret & Form
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Sara Kablack, Janitza
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Martin Colyer, The Critic Magazine
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