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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
Tatler commission Bob Venables to create tapestry‑inspired portraits for a feature on descendants of families named in the Bayeux Tapestry.
Sep 15
Modern Threads
Alma Books teams up with Iratxe López de Munáin for the cover of a cosy whodunnit.
Sep 15
Mystery Novel
Finding the right creative talent just got a little easier, thanks to some recent updates to our website.
Sep 14
An Even Better Way to Find Talent
Lhaiza Morena illustrates Editora Mostarda’s new collection celebrating curious young readers and their dreams.
Sep 14
Pequena Leitora Collection
Débora Islas captures a chance encounter in Beijing for Alcove Press’ new romance by Bei Lin.
Sep 14
From Beijing, With Love
Ing Lee gives the Brazilian edition of Lee Hong’s psychological thriller a distinctive cover for VR Editora.
Sep 10
Lady Gangnam
Camila Gray brings colour and a playful touch to HarperCollins UK’s Greek Getaways Collection.
Sep 10
Greek Getaways
Oliver Li illustrates a story about digital wellbeing and healthy habits for Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press.
Sep 9
The Ice Dancer
Helen Brady returns to the wizarding world with Dobby, the latest Pocket Potter from Bloomsbury.
Sep 8
Pocket Potters
Sheffield Cathedral commission Vicky Scott to create a new illustration for its merchandise.
Sep 8
Local Landmark
A 26-metre visual story of Christchurch and New Zealand, is created by Greg Straight for Chorus.
Sep 8
Chorus Mural
Makoon captures the bustle and variety of Lotte AVENUEL’s food hall for the September issue of AVENUEL magazine.
Sep 4
In The Food Hall
Maki Yamaguchi’s portrait of jazz musician Victor Goines appears on the cover and inside pages of Boston University College of Fine Arts’ magazine.
Sep 4
The Renaissance Man
Carolina Rodriguez Fuenmayor’s cover for Penguin’s 'To Hell With You' sets the scene for Beth Tomlin’s debut YA romance, coming in March 2027.
Sep 4
Hellbound
From rural France Emily Robertson joins us for our latest Interview with an Illustrator.
Sep 4
Emily Robertson's SCRAPBOOK
Chelsy Escalona creates illustrations for 'Be More Golden: Embrace Your Inner Demon Hunter', an unofficial guide published by Michael O’Mara Books.
Sep 2
Inner Demon Hunter
Penguin Random House's 'A Little Golden Book' series celebrates pop star Pink’s career through cover and interior illustrations by Manu Cunhas.
Aug 14
Pink Biography
Carol Fialho’s new children’s book features illustrations by Isa Sonntag, exploring mistakes, lessons and friendship.
Aug 14
The Fantastic Land
Camila Gray captures the small pleasures of city life in a 2,000-piece puzzle for Brazilian brand Dear Friends.
Aug 14
Afternoons in the City
A childhood love of board games comes full circle for Liam O'Farrell with John Adams Leisure Limited's Midsomer Murders game.
Aug 14
Midsomer Murders
Jersey Stamps and Collectibles commission Becca Thorne for a stamp collection exploring the legend of Saint Helier.
Aug 14
Saint Helier Stamps
A cover illustration by Heedayah Lockman for 'Would I Lie to You', explores the secrets at the heart of the novel.
Aug 13
Hidden Identities
La Mazette features the fifth cover in Luiza Laffitte's ongoing illustration series for Maïsadour.
Aug 13
Behind the Scenes
Brighton's IKEA commissions Donough O'Malley to create murals for the staff canteen during Pride month and the store's first birthday celebrations.
Aug 13
Canteen Mural