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The latest work, ideas and events in the world of illustration and animation

 
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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
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TrendX - our deep analysis of what's going on in the market
Philipp Beck produces the cover illustration and chapter openers for Baltimore Magazine's annual Best of Baltimore issue.
Sep 25
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City of Character
Momo Sugimoto creates a series of illustrations for a ship-themed conference room at Epic Systems' expanding office in Collingwood, Australia.
Sep 25
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Tasmanian Meeting
Korean illustrator Makoon collaborates with the Korea Tourism Organization on a map that connects science, travel and discovery.
Sep 25
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Seeing Science
A new cover for Fabien Clavel’s interactive teen horror, published by Poulpe Fictions is illustrated by Emily Robertson.
Sep 24
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Panique au Collège
Tricycle Magazine commission Débora Islas to illustrate its feature on Buddhist sites across Washington, D.C.
Sep 24
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Buddhist Traveler Map
Created for Little Tiger Books’ baby and toddler list, 'Little Ghost Little Ghost What Can You See?' continues Pintachan’s long-running collaboration with the publisher.
Sep 23
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Little Ghost!
We talk to Helen Brady about landing and executing her first big project in children’s publishing – illustrations for three Pocket Potter books by JK Rowling.
Sep 23
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InsideOut: How new illustrator Helen Brady is creating imagery for the Pocket Potter series
Hodder & Stoughton commission Andressa Meissner for the cover of Farah Halliwell’s witchy autumn romance, The Harvest Moon Café.
Sep 22
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Harvest Moon Café
Penguin Random House work with Mayuko Fujino on the cover for Sophie Chen Keller’s novel Little Wonder.
Sep 22
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Little Wonder
PuzPlaz partners with Leah Han to turn two of her illustrations into 1000‑piece puzzles for the Chinese market.
Sep 21
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Puzzle Collaboration
Galo Veio marks its anniversary street celebration with a new poster by Marina Procházka.
Sep 21
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Galo Veio
Bitso’s campaign with artwork by Tavo Montañez centres on a hand‑painted blockbuster‑inspired mural starring Eiza González.
Sep 18
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A Cinematic Mural
California's Parakid joins us for our next Interview with an Illustrator.
Sep 18
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Parakid's SCRAPBOOK
Tatler commission Bob Venables to create tapestry‑inspired portraits for a feature on descendants of families named in the Bayeux Tapestry.
Sep 15
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Modern Threads
Alma Books teams up with Iratxe López de Munáin for the cover of a cosy whodunnit.
Sep 15
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Mystery Novel
Finding the right creative talent just got a little easier, thanks to some recent updates to our website.
Sep 14
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An Even Better Way to Find Talent
Lhaiza Morena illustrates Editora Mostarda’s new collection celebrating curious young readers and their dreams.
Sep 14
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Pequena Leitora Collection
Débora Islas captures a chance encounter in Beijing for Alcove Press’ new romance by Bei Lin.
Sep 14
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From Beijing, With Love
Ing Lee gives the Brazilian edition of Lee Hong’s psychological thriller a distinctive cover for VR Editora.
Sep 10
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Lady Gangnam
Camila Gray brings colour and a playful touch to HarperCollins UK’s Greek Getaways Collection.
Sep 10
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Greek Getaways
Oliver Li illustrates a story about digital wellbeing and healthy habits for Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press.
Sep 9
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The Ice Dancer
Helen Brady returns to the wizarding world with Dobby, the latest Pocket Potter from Bloomsbury.
Sep 8
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Pocket Potters
Sheffield Cathedral commission Vicky Scott to create a new illustration for its merchandise.
Sep 8
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Local Landmark
A 26-metre visual story of Christchurch and New Zealand, is created by Greg Straight for Chorus.
Sep 8
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Chorus Mural
Makoon captures the bustle and variety of Lotte AVENUEL’s food hall for the September issue of AVENUEL magazine.
Sep 4
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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
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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
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Hellbound