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For the rich, fluid subtlety of brushwork, choose one of our talented painting illustrators who use watercolour, gouache, acrylics and oils

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Momo Sugimoto Painting Illustrator from Australia
Enmore Sunset
Momo Sugimoto
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Night view of Omoide Yokocho alley with lit lanterns and buildings
Omoide Yokocho at Night
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Eye-catching album cover design for Barefoot Spacemen's Tailspin
Cover art for Barefoot Spacemen's debut album Tailspin
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Architectural painting of Sydney Tower Eye
Sydney Tower Eye
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Stunning river sunset captured beautifully
River Sunset
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Svetlana Molodchenko Painting Illustrator from Armenia
Decorative Illuminated Letter Q
Svetlana Molodchenko
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Illuminated hand-drawn title page of FAUN
Artwork for book FAUN Hand drawn illuminated Title Page in every copy. Client: Conversation Tree Press
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Watercolor map for The Tempest by William Shakespeare
The Tempest - William Shakespeare. Watercolor illustration/map
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Hand-drawn macaw design for a greeting card
Greeting card
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Layout map for the Emily Museum complex
Map of the museum complex: the story of Emily
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Michael Frith Painting Illustrator from UK
View of a Wooden Boat from Above
Michael Frith
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Watercolor illustration ship
Sailboat Racing in Choppy Waters
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Watercolor illustration historic car
Vintage Blue Convertible Car Illustration
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Graphic illustration of ship
Sailing Ship Bow with Ropes
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Heather Landis Painting Illustrator from United States
Bright floral illustration of carnations for Madrid flower market
Heather Landis
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Polar bear with red Santa hat on a plain background
Polar bear wearing a red Santa hat on a light background
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Red vintage truck loaded with Christmas presents in snow
Red vintage truck carrying Christmas gifts in snowy forest
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The Myth and Magic of California Style
Nature Landscape Within Puffy Vest
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Black american girl portrait art by Heather Landis
Portrait of Woman with White Sunglasses
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Georgie Stewart Painting Illustrator from United Kingdom
Artist painting a cityscape on canvas with a cat nearby
Georgie Stewart
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People walking through tall grass toward a pink and purple sunset by Georgie Stewart
People Walking Through Tall Grass at Sunset
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Horses near coastal cliff at sunset by Georgie Stewart
Horses by Coastal Cliff at Sunset
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River Thames painting for Chertsey Bridge
Chertsey Bridge over River Thames
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A sketch of Hyde Park done in colored pencils
Boating on Hyde Park Serpentine
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Sabrina Luoni Painting Illustrator from Italy
Eastern bluebird on Yaupon Holly - Sialia sialis - Ilex vomitoria.
Sabrina Luoni
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Digital illustration of a Jay bird
Promotional image for the Jean Giono Award. Client: AlberItalia
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Animal Red Deer painting
Red Deer (Cervus elaphus)
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Nest of Blackbird Graphic illustration
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Pencil made an art of Goat's Beard
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Marta Spendowska Painting Illustrator from United States
Colorful Abstract Peacock Illustration
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Apricot illustration by Marta Spendowska
Watercolor Illustration of Peaches
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Watercolor drawing of lips
Watercolor Painting of Two Lips
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Painting of cups by Marta Spendowska
Stacked Colorful Bowls and Plates
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Illustration of a lipstick
Makeup Items with Brush and Lipstick
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Roma Gavrila Painting Illustrator from Romania
Group of vultures perched on a bare tree against a city backdrop
Roma Gavrila
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Snowy pine tree against pink wall with graffiti and windows
Snow-covered pine tree in front of graffiti wall with windows
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Woman standing with folded arms and otter on tree branch behind her
Woman with glasses and otter on tree branch in leafy environment
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Silhouetted indoor plants behind glass window with warm lighting
Indoor plants viewed through glass window with warm orange lighting
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Glass bottles and plants with a large water droplet hanging above
Still life arrangement with plants, glass objects, and a water droplet illustration

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More about painting illustration

It drips, runs, splatters and smears, but in the hands of a talented illustrator paint can do almost anything. From camera-like realism that feasts on detail to wildly expressive brush strokes bursting with emotion, illustrators use paint in a plethora of ways. Painted illustration highlights the individuality of the artist – their own skill, hand and style shines through. Clients commissioning illustrators use this versatility to their advantage. Painted illustrations can be honed to perfectly fit any message. Whether it’s watercolour, acrylic, oils or inks, paintings offer real-world textures, tactility and physicality that computers can’t match, bringing the viewer closer to the artwork and what it says.

Frequently asked questions about Painting illustration

How do I find the right painting illustrator for my project?
How do I find the right painting illustrator for my project?
How much does painting illustration cost?
Painted illustration projects vary in price depending on all the factors in the brief, as well as the complexity of the imagery, and the technique of the individual illustrator chosen.
Why use IllustrationX?
We’re the world’s longest running illustration agency offering experienced, professional agents and a selection of global artists that is second to none. Find out more on our About page.
How do I commission a painting illustrator?
Get in touch and we’ll put together a brief covering the imagery you need created; how, when and where it will be used; how long it will be used; your budget and deadline.
What makes a good painting illustration?
Painted illustration works best when the artist’s unique style comes to the fore and chimes with the overall message of the campaign, publication or article, enabling the viewer to marvel at their skill.
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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