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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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Natalia Sanabria Portraits Illustrator from Costa Rica
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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
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Illustration of Dorothy on The Wizard of Oz film set by Natalia Sanabria
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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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Martha von Maydell Portraits Illustrator from Germany
Stylized Portrait with Bold Red Lips
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Abstract woman portrait with headdress and bird on shoulder against patterned background
Abstract Portrait with Bird and Patterned Headdres
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Woman with floral hair and bird on shoulder in abstract style
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Dena Cooper Portraits Illustrator from United States
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Portrayal of Leadership for The Rivian Foundation
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Creative portrait of Elon Musk and his Starlink project
Elon Musk with Starlink Satellites
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Stylized digital pencil artwork of Frida Kahlo
Pencil Portrait of Frida Kahlo
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Portrait of Mark Zuckerberg with social media icons and text
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Montana Forbes Portraits Illustrator from United Kingdom
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Portrait of Benedict Cumberbatch from Portrait of a Dog by Montana Forbes
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London designer Rejina Pyo's fashion, beauty, and accessories
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Maki Yamaguchi Portraits Illustrator from United States
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Watercolor portrait of Martin Luther King Jr by Maki Yamaguchi
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Illustration of four Fish Cheeks restaurant partners preparing with colorful chairs
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BoomArtwork Portraits Illustrator from Netherlands
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Sunwoo Mansour Live Events Portraits Illustrator from Australia
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Watercolor painting of bride and groom in wedding attire by Sunwoo Mansour
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Lydia Silver Portraits Illustrator from United Kingdom
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Illustrated portrait of John Waters with colorful ornate border by Lydia Silver
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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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