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Butcher BillyMax ErwinAmandine DugonPhilipp BeckSic MonkieJoseph McDermottAndrei NicolescuAlison KerryVince RayGreg StraightDiego AbreuMartin Hargreaves ColorSveta DoroshevaPintachanLaura GreenanColin ElgieHeymoonly DaleCat SimsLauren Mortimer PencilsLydia SilverAlbert MorellJan MeininghausBob VenablesChris KingFabio LyraLuiza LaffitteMatthew LaznickaLively ScoutHeather LandisMartin Hargreaves Black and WhiteJessine HeinReiko KatoDonough O'MalleyRuth PalmerChelsy EscalonaAlan Baker
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Butcher Billy Retro Illustrator from Brazil
Stranger Things One Last Adventure Poster
Butcher Billy
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Butcher Billy art for Black Mirror Into Infinity book
USS Callister Retro Comic Cover
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Butcher Billy Retro
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Vintage comic book Space Fleet no 56 cover
Space Fleet Comic Cover No. 56
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Atari limited edition box set
Retro Video Game Cartridges and Boxes
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Max Erwin Retro Illustrator from United States
Cherries with Leaf Illustration
Max Erwin
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Person face down on large vintage rotary phone by Max Erwin
Hang Ups
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A digitized image of a Sony Walkman WM-24
Sony Walkman WM-24 Portable Cassette Player
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Graphic story on how to relax
How to Relax Illustrated Guide
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Portraying NBA player Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Greek Freak
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Amandine Dugon Retro Illustrator from United Kingdom
Young Woman Resting with Eyes Closed
Amandine Dugon
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Man pulling a wagon full of assorted household objects and clothes.
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Child reading book next to friendly dog lying on floor
Child Reading Beside Large Dog
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Illustration of girl holding doll surrounded by stuffed animals by Amandine Dugon
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Smiling girl in blue dress holding pink ice cream cone
Young Girl in Blue Dress Holding Doll
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Philipp Beck Retro Illustrator from Germany
The Locke Library Symbol Stickers
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Vintage Despute safety matches box surrounded by ripe red tomatoes by Philipp Beck
Despute Safety Matches Box Surrounded by Tomatoes
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Blackthorn Liquor
Blackthorn Liquor
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10L container packaging design for Honest Toil olive oil
Honest Toil Olive Oil Packaging
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Sic Monkie Retro Illustrator from United States
Woman Posing with Domino Pieces
Sic Monkie
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Young woman kneeling with a domino in hand on colorful background
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Illustration of four characters from Ex Machina in stylized panels
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Late Night Cram Cartoon by Sic Monkie
Late Night Cram
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Man and woman sitting on bed with cat on windowsill nearby
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Joseph McDermott Retro Illustrator from USA
The Bachelor Cowboy Book Cover
Joseph McDermott
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Shopping woman editorial illustration for Cincinnati Magazine
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Robot targeting human then losing target in comic style panels
Robot Targeting Human in Comic Panels
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Man using a tablet that causes a chair to break in a comic strip.
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Two men amazed looking at a tablet with comic WOW text background
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Andrei Nicolescu Retro Illustrator from Romania
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Hand holding Mermoz magazine with abstract blue cover by Andrei Nicolescu
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Film poster for Cadence showing a large saxophone and a person on the bell by Andrei Nicolescu
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Music poster with saxophone and 'CADENCE' text on city street by Andrei Nicolescu
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Man in suit on fire escape staircase with blue and pink sky
Man on Fire Escape at Dusk
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Alison Kerry Retro Illustrator from United States
Gilded Age Train Dining Car
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Holiday village with decorated Christmas tree under moon, by Alison Kerry
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Desert scene with hikers and cacti under Aquarius sign by Alison Kerry
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Illustration of fried calamari with lemon and a jalapeño cocktail by Alison Kerry
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Volunteers picking up trash on a sunny Spanish island beach by Alison Kerry
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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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