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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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Reiko Kato Retro Illustrator from United States
Yakuza Back Tattoo
Reiko Kato
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Watercolor of black and red goldfish by Reiko Lauper
One of a kind
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Pet portrait of small white dog Apple with fruit frame by Reiko Lauper
Pet portrait
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Black and white portrait of a woman smoking, artwork by Reiko Lauper
Black and White Portrait of Woman Smoking
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Woman smoking with intricate dragon tattoo across her back by Reiko Lauper
Boss Lady
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Davi Augusto Retro Illustrator from Brazil
Mysterious Figures Inside Train Car
Davi Augusto
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Comic-style illustration of a colorful city street with skyscrapers
Colorful Comic-Style Cityscape with Traffic
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Vintage-dressed woman and man inside train compartment by Davi Augusto
Vintage Couple Inside Train Compartment
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Vintage gentleman wearing bowler hat and bow tie smoking cigarette by bar shelves by Davi Augusto
Vintage Gentleman with Mustache and Bowler Hat
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Woman with luggage boarding vintage bus illustration by Davi Augusto
Woman Boarding Vintage Bus
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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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Alison Kerry Retro Illustrator from United States
Gilded Age Train Dining Car
Alison Kerry
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Holiday village with decorated Christmas tree under moon, by Alison Kerry
Holiday Village Scene with Christmas Tree
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Desert scene with hikers and cacti under Aquarius sign by Alison Kerry
Aquarius Tucson Desert Stamp Illustration
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Illustration of fried calamari with lemon and a jalapeño cocktail by Alison Kerry
Calamari and Cocktail with Jalapeño
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Volunteers picking up trash on a sunny Spanish island beach by Alison Kerry
Volunteers Cleaning Spanish Island Beach
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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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Albert Morell Retro Illustrator from Germany
Bison Illustration for Vodka Brand
Albert Morell
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Logo of smiling gelato vendor holding two cones by Albert Morell
Dave's Gelato Logo with Vendor Illustration
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Baer Cheese Maker Logo
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Female figure On-pack icon for Norwegian food supplier
Norwegian Food Brand Female Icon
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British Pub Logo Design
Three Men Holding Drinks Illustration
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Pintachan Retro Illustrator from Spain
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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
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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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Donough O'Malley Retro Illustrator from United Kingdom
Ukrainian Christmas Star Parade
Donough O'Malley
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Stylized colorful portraits of four distinct characters by Donough O'Malley
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Cover illustration for Viva Brighton magazine
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Illustration of person holding cane with clock on waist by Donough O'Malley
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Diving woman plunging into water with colorful layers by Donough O'Malley
Colorful Diving Woman Poster

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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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