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Retro

Go back in time with one of our talented retro illustrators working in a huge range of eras and styles from fine art to poster graphics

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Greg Straight Retro Illustrator from New Zealand
Cheapskates
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New Zealand themed illustration with wildlife, sports, and cultural icons by Greg Straight
NZ Post
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Illustration showing Costa Rica landmarks, animals, and cultural elements
Costa Rica Culture and Landmarks Illustration
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Illustration of home, garden, animals, and outdoor objects in bright colors
Waikato Home and Garden Show Poster
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Plane bingo game with images of travel items to spot on a flight
Plane Bingo Travel Game Board
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Matthew Laznicka Retro Illustrator from United States
Women Relaxing at Poolside
Matthew Laznicka
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Confident man and woman dressed formally in an office setting
Professional Man and Woman in Office
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Woman in hat with dog near castle and horse sculpture
Woman with Borzoi Dog by Castle
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Woman writing notes and boy playing violin in grand educational building
Students Studying and Playing Violin Indoors
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Graphic cover Cosmic Girl
Cosmic Girl Astronaut Illustration
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Joseph McDermott Retro Illustrator from USA
The Bachelor Cowboy Book Cover
Joseph McDermott
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Shopping woman editorial illustration for Cincinnati Magazine
Woman Carrying Gifts and Shopping Bags
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Robot targeting human then losing target in comic style panels
Robot Targeting Human in Comic Panels
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Man using a tablet that causes a chair to break in a comic strip.
Man Collapses Chair Using Tablet
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Two men amazed looking at a tablet with comic WOW text background
Two Men Amazed by Tablet with WOW Text
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Jan Meininghaus Retro Illustrator from Germany
PS.Speicher 10th Anniversary Illustration
Jan Meininghaus
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Punk woman shouting with electric guitar by Jan Meininghaus
Punk Woman with Electric Guitar
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Neon portrait of man in suit pointing forward by Jan Meininghaus
Neon Portrait of Man in Suit
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Smiling man lighting cigarette with lighter in vintage style illustration
Retro Man Lighting Cigarette Illustration
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Vintage surf cars with surfers and tropical flowers by Jan Meininghaus
Vintage Surf Cars and Surfers Illustration
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Martin Hargreaves Color Retro Illustrator from UK
Victorian Woman in White Dress at Cafe
Martin Hargreaves Color
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Woman riding bicycle
Woman Riding Bicycle in Countryside
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Santa Claus with sack on Big Issue magazine cover by Martin Hargreaves
Santa Claus on Big Issue Cover
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Woman in French Revolution outfit pointing directly, artwork by Martin Hargreaves
Viral French Revolution Propaganda
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Woman in academic gown holding Union Jack shield by the sea by Martin Hargreaves
Woman in Academic Dress on Island with Shield
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Pintachan Retro Illustrator from Spain
Pintachan
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Pintachan Retro
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Illustration of barber with razor and shaving brush
Cartoon Barber with Razor and Brush
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Illustration of a smiling girl with ghostly shapes around her
Cartoon Girl with Ghost-Like Figures
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Cartoon girl with blonde hair and candy around her on teal background
Cartoon Girl Surrounded by Candy
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Vince Ray Retro Illustrator from United Kingdom
Rhythm Riot Flight Attendant Poster
Vince Ray
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Retro poster design of Ramblin’ Man Fair Blues t shirt
Ramblin Man The Blues Guitar Art
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Cat women with Whip
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Pop art of scooter nova
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The Optic Nerves Poster
The Optic Nerves Sci-Fi Poster
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Heymoonly Dale Retro Illustrator from Philippines
Retro Computer Desk Scene with Cup Noodles
Heymoonly Dale
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Hand holding a disc, neon gaming stickers, toy gun, and plants, by Heymoonly Dale
Retro Disc and Neon Gaming Art
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Person with TV head leaning on car in retro neon city at night
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Y2K flip phone with keychain including Pepsi can and My Chemical Romance tag by Heymoonly Dale
Y2K nostalgia flip phone and keychain
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Two characters with colorful outfits and headphones in retro style by Heymoonly Dale
Y2K and 90s Nostalgia Illustration

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More about retro illustration

Retro style illustration is well-loved because of its power to evoke bygone decades, sparking a sense of nostalgia as it takes us back to the 1950s, 60s, 70s or 80s by effortlessly capturing the style of the period in question. Retro illustrators are adept at referencing the pop culture of the past, employing the colour palettes and creative techniques used at the time for an authentic finish across advertising, editorial, packaging, online campaigns and more. Whether it’s Normal Rockwell-esque paintings, Golden Age comics books, Day Glo posters or Yellow Submarines, the challenge is to find meaning in the past while making it exciting again in the present.

Frequently asked questions about Retro illustration

How do I find the right retro illustrator for my project?
The commissioning process begins with a brief. Let us know what you want illustrated; how, when and where the images will be used; the duration of the campaign; your budget; and your deadline.
How much does retro illustration cost?
There’s no set cost. It will vary depending on the illustrator you choose and how they work, the extent of the work and the other factors outlined in the brief.
Why use IllustrationX?
IllustrationX offers a varied selection of retro illustrators from around the world, and an expert agenting team to ensure your entire project runs smoothly and on time. To find out more, see our About page.
How do I commission a retro illustrator?
The commissioning process begins with a brief. Let us know what you want illustrated; how, when and where the images will be used; the duration of the campaign; your budget; and your deadline.
What makes a good retro illustration?
A good retro illustration captures the aesthetic of a clearly identifiable period in the 20th century, evoking the nostalgia while perhaps offering a contemporary eye – something new and relevant.
Do you commission animation as well?
If so, we represent many outstandingly talented animators, creating gifs, explainers, characters, stop motion and motion graphics for TV, film, games and digital streaming in 2d and 3d.
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