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Retro

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Jessine HeinColin ElgieGreg StraightAlan BakerVince RaySic MonkieMax ErwinJan MeininghausAndrei NicolescuKlaus MeinhardtJoseph McDermottMartin Hargreaves ColorButcher BillyHeymoonly DaleReiko KatoHeather LandisSveta DoroshevaLauren Mortimer PencilsFabio LyraMartin Hargreaves Black and WhitePhilipp BeckBob VenablesDiego AbreuChris KingMatthew LaznickaDavi AugustoAlbert MorellRuth PalmerLydia SilverLuiza LaffitteAlison KerryCat SimsAmandine DugonPintachanLaura GreenanDonough O'MalleyChelsy EscalonaLively Scout
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Jessine Hein Retro Illustrator from Germany
Doctor Mozz Medical Poster
Jessine Hein
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Digital portrait of a man in a suit with bright colors by Jessine Hein
Stylized Portrait of a Man in Suit
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Two women talking on mobile phones, illustrated by Jessine Hein
Two Women Talking on Phones
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Sticker design of air hostess
Retro Flight Attendant Saluting
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Pop art of a classic woman face,saying How dare you
Angry Woman Shouting Pop Art
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Colin Elgie Retro Illustrator from UK
Reader's Digest
Colin Elgie
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Retro style cover for "Fly Away Paul" book
Fly Away Paul
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Iconic Cuban objects for EuroWings Airline tail fin
Cuba Airplane Tail Fin
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Flyer advertising the Royal Windsor Horse Show
Royal Windsor Horse Show Poster
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Illustration of an airplane on steamed train
Streamlined Poster
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Greg Straight Retro Illustrator from New Zealand
Cheapskates
Greg Straight
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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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Alan Baker Retro Illustrator from UK
Magical Objects Gifted by Crows
Alan Baker
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Various colorful household objects including kitchenware, tools, and accessories
Collection of Various Household Items
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Illustration for canal magazine by Alan Baker
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Illustration of Botanical plants and flowers
pressed flowers
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Illustrations for children's book featuring different nursery rhymes
various nursery rhymes
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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
Feline 9-42 Cat O' Nine Tails Illustration
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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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Sic Monkie Retro Illustrator from United States
Woman Posing with Domino Pieces
Sic Monkie
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Young woman kneeling with a domino in hand on colorful background
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Illustration of four characters from Ex Machina in stylized panels
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Late Night Cram Cartoon by Sic Monkie
Late Night Cram
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Man and woman sitting on bed with cat on windowsill nearby
Two People Sitting on Bed with Black Cat
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Max Erwin Retro Illustrator from United States
Cherries with Leaf Illustration
Max Erwin
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Person face down on large vintage rotary phone by Max Erwin
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A digitized image of a Sony Walkman WM-24
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Graphic story on how to relax
How to Relax Illustrated Guide
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Portraying NBA player Giannis Antetokounmpo
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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
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Smiling man lighting cigarette with lighter in vintage style illustration
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Vintage surf cars with surfers and tropical flowers by Jan Meininghaus
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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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