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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.
Jul 17
TrendX - our deep analysis of what's going on in the market
Diego Abreu illustrates the Wright brothers' historic first flight for Kalshi's Defining Moments series.
Jul 20
First Flight
Danny Allison develops a thoughtful visual for Humanitas magazine, highlighting compassion in mental health nursing.
Jul 20
Humanitas Cover
Illustrated maps and icons for Hardie Grant Explore's ITALO are created by Megan McKean.
Jul 20
ITALO Maps
Samantha Silverman creates illustrations for GrowNYC's public awareness campaign encouraging New Yorkers to use SNAP benefits at farmers markets.
Jul 17
GrowNYC Campaign
Quincy Sutton illustrates Cincinnati Magazine’s coverage of Lalovavi, the debut production in The Black Opera Project.
Jul 14
The Black Opera Project
Carol Rempto creates illustrations for Leiturinha’s latest children’s book by writer Caio Tozzi.
Jul 14
A New Adventure for Ringo
Zansky’s artwork features on the cover and endpapers of Kim Willis’ 'No Fair Maidens', published by Doubleday.
Jul 13
No Fair Maidens
Butcher Billy creates the cover for Splasher by Billie Host, published by Penguin Random House.
Jul 13
Dive Into the Horror
Andressa Meissner illustrates 'Under the Sea', a deck of cards published by Smith Street Books.
Jul 13
Exploring Life Below the Surface
Bob Venables creates a historical illustration for Kalshi’s series exploring pivotal moments in American history.
Jul 10
Moments That Shaped America
Heedayah Lockman creates the cover and 75 illustrations for Chris Vola’s 'Drink One for the Team' for Union Square & Co.
Jul 10
Cocktails Meet Competition
Tai illustrates 'Female Indigenous Heroes: 51 American Women from the 1800s to Today' for Callisto.
Jul 10
Indigenous Trailblazers
A joyful cover illustration by Luiza Laffitte highlights the people behind MAS Seeds’ sowing season.
Jul 9
Sowing Season
Jacob Stead creates a playful illustration for Radio Times exploring the potential of recycled water.
Jul 9
Waste to Growth
Ben Tallon's mixed media posters take Manchester City's World Cup campaign to the streets.
Jul 9
Manchester City World Cup Posters
Philipp Beck creates a limited-edition series of hand-lettered merch designs for California's Embarc.
Jul 8
California Collection
Iratxe López de Munáin illustrates the cover for Hungry Eyes, Dawn O'Porter's new memoir, published by HarperCollins UK.
Jul 8
Hungry Eyes
Season of Victory illustrates the latest cover for Highlights BrainPlay magazine.
Jul 8
Summer Search
Gardens, dreams, vintage finds and beautifully imperfect city streets all feed the imaginative world of illustrator Roma Gavrilǎ.
Jul 8
Roma Gavrilǎ's SCRAPBOOK
Veronika Kiriyenko's fun Wimmelbild-style spread brings together scenes from life at sea.
Jul 6
A Sea of Memories
For Los Angeles Times, Tavo Montañez's portrait captures the US soccer captain ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Jul 6
Pulisic
Published by Penguin Random House, Matthew Laznicka paints a warm, atmospheric cover for Claire Ross Dunn's latest novel.
Jul 6
Lost in France
Evandro Marenda creates the cover illustration for July's 'Ciência Hoje das Crianças', Brazil's longest-running children's science magazine.
Jul 3
Arriving in Paraty
For Boundless Magazine, Donough O'Malley illustrates a feature on how to finance and save money on outdoor activities.
Jul 3
Outdoor Savings
Hannah Davies works with Birding Magazine on the feature 'Curiosity, Patience and Binoculars: Birdwatching Must-Haves and Tips for Park City Enthusiasts'.
Jul 2
Sandhill Cranes
The Canadian distillery’s unique flavours have been matched with equally unique packaging illustrations in Drew Bardana’s unique style.
Jul 1
InsideOut: Creating colourful can art for Dillon’s Cocktails with Drew Bardana
Gina Rosas Moncada has been shortlisted in the Illustration category at the 2026 Latin American Design Awards (LADA) for a series of packaging illustrations created for Schwarzkopf's global holiday campaign.
Jul 1
2026 LADA Awards