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Portraits

Capturing a likeness and getting the message across is a fine art that our outstanding team of portrait artists deliver every time

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Kelly Smith Portraits Illustrator from Australia
Model Wearing Chanel Comète Necklace 1932
Kelly Smith
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Karen Wazen-Bakhazi portrait for Harper's Bazaar Arabia
Karen Wazen-Bakhazi
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Illustration of a man with white hair wearing black sunglasses and a suit
Portrait of Karl Lagerfeld in Sunglasses
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Naomi Campbell in black dress with bright pink feather headpiece and arm cuffs
Naomi Campbell in Chanel Spring 1994
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Illustrations for Beyoncé is Life by Kathleen Perricone
Fashion Illustrations of Beyoncé Styles
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Esther Stimphat Portraits Illustrator from United States
Romantic Couple in Historical Setting
Esther Stimphat
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Portrait of woman with floral face mask and butterflies by Esther Stimphat
Woman with Floral Face Mask and Butterflies
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Digital portrait of woman with floral face mask and butterflies by Esther Stimphat
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A woman in a bathtub with flowers and a dog by the tub, artwork by Esther Stimphat
Woman in Bathtub with Dog and Flowers
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Smiling baby girl with pink bow and patterned dress by Esther Stimphat
Portrait of a Smiling Baby Girl
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Natalia Sanabria Portraits Illustrator from Costa Rica
Star Wars Deluxe Paper Dolls Book
Natalia Sanabria
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Illustration of Luke Skywalker's costumes and accessories by Natalia Sanabria
Star Wars Luke Skywalker Costume Elements
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Illustration of The Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz by Natalia Sanabria
Wizard of Oz Characters Illustration
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Illustration of Dorothy on The Wizard of Oz film set by Natalia Sanabria
Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz Filming Scene
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Woman in red dress posing with studio lights by Natalia Sanabria
Woman in Red Dress and Lights
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Mallory Heyer Portraits Illustrator from USA
Portrait of Man with Molecular Background
Mallory Heyer
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Digital portrait of smiling woman with braids by Mallory Heyer
Digital Portrait of Smiling Woman
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Article on tennis fashion
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Portraiture of a Chairperson of the Federal Trade Commission, Lina Khan
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Digital portrait of MacKenzie Scott by Mallory Heyer
Portrait of MacKenzie Scott
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Alyah Holmes Portraits Illustrator from Canada
Portrait of Kamala Harris with Floral Background
Alyah Holmes
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Cover art and design for Audible's comedy Stranded
Stranded Audible Comedy Cover
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Simone Biles holding Olympic medal and making a face by Alyah Holmes
Simone Biles Celebrates Olympic Medal
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A likeness of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Audible's new rom-com cover design
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Carolina Rodriguez Fuenmayor Portraits Illustrator from Colombia
Woman with Flowers and Crystals
Carolina Rodriguez Fuenmayor
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Graphic art on woman face
Colorful Portrait of Woman with Braided Hair
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Youthful portrait drawing of Karol G
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Artwork for Rolling Stone's article "Unhearable Music"
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Alyah Holmes Kids Portraits Illustrator from Canada
Zendaya Little Golden Book Biography
Alyah Holmes Kids
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Cartoon girl on old TV screen with plant and flowers nearby
Girl on Vintage TV with Plant and Flowers
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Open photo album showing diverse family pictures and happy moments.
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Teacher and student high five in classroom with laptops
Teacher and Student High Five with Laptops
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Illustration of young Zendaya singing and dancing on stage
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Jan Meininghaus Portraits Illustrator from Germany
Man Holding A Bottle Illustration
Jan Meininghaus
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Schimanski portrait with Duisburg Ruhrort industrial scene by Jan Meininghaus
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Person wearing Compton hat, sunglasses, and black jacket with red background
Person Wearing Compton Hat and Sunglasses
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Black and white illustration of a man with crossed arms and confident expression
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Retro woman in red polka dot dress with blue belt and bow by Jan Meininghaus
Retro Woman in Red Polka Dot Dress

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More about portrait illustration

Portraits are as old as art itself, but because every face is unique they are particularly hard to execute. You can always tell when a portrait is a bit off. This is why talented portrait illustrators are invaluable across the creative industries. From live events where guests can have their portraits created through to editorial pieces, meet-the-team company web pages and private commissions, our portrait illustrators capture their subjects accurately and artfully. Portraiture is a particularly powerful category of illustration because it brings with it eye contact – a primal connection that always draws the viewer into the picture.

Frequently asked questions about Portraits illustration

How do I find the right portrait illustrator for my project?
Every portrait illustrator works in their own unique way. Talk to one of our agents about what you need, and we’ll help you identify the most relevant artists.
How much does portrait illustration cost?
The cost will vary from illustrator to illustrator, depending on how they work, their experience, how in-demand they are, your deadline and how many illustrations you require.
Why use IllustrationX?
Why use IllustrationX?
How do I commission a portrait illustrator?
We can help you draw up a brief outlining who will be in the image, the tone and style you’re after, where and how the image will be used, how long it will be used for and the deadline.
What makes a good portrait illustration?
First of all, a strong likeness of the subject is essential. However, a good portrait will also capture their character and spirit in an interesting way.
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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