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Retro

Go back in time with one of our talented retro illustrators working in a huge range of eras and styles from fine art to poster graphics

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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
Kneeling Woman in Casual Outfit
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Illustration of four characters from Ex Machina in stylized panels
Four Panel Sci-Fi Character Portraits
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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
Two People Sitting on Bed with Black Cat
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Donough O'Malley Retro Illustrator from United Kingdom
Ukrainian Christmas Star Parade
Donough O'Malley
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Stylized colorful portraits of four distinct characters by Donough O'Malley
Stylized Portraits of Four Vibrant Characters
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Cover illustration for Viva Brighton magazine
Viva Magazine Cover Beach Volleyball
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Illustration of person holding cane with clock on waist by Donough O'Malley
Health Editorial Illustration with Clock
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Diving woman plunging into water with colorful layers by Donough O'Malley
Colorful Diving Woman Poster
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Fabio Lyra Retro Illustrator from Brazil
Après Ski Party in Snowy Mountains
Fabio Lyra
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The cover of the kids' album for the band Maybe The Welders
Maybe The Welders - Bartletts Quotations
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the band suite parque album cover
Suite Parque - Vamos dar Um Tempo
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boy looking at a girl comic art
Three People Conversing at Urban Scene
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Brazilian edition cover for 'Last Days' children's book
Last Days' Book
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Davi Augusto Retro Illustrator from Brazil
Mysterious Figures Inside Train Car
Davi Augusto
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Comic-style illustration of a colorful city street with skyscrapers
Colorful Comic-Style Cityscape with Traffic
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Vintage-dressed woman and man inside train compartment by Davi Augusto
Vintage Couple Inside Train Compartment
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Vintage gentleman wearing bowler hat and bow tie smoking cigarette by bar shelves by Davi Augusto
Vintage Gentleman with Mustache and Bowler Hat
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Woman with luggage boarding vintage bus illustration by Davi Augusto
Woman Boarding Vintage Bus
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Chelsy Escalona Retro Illustrator from Germany
The Swimmer
Chelsy Escalona
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Book cover design of 'The Red Shoe'
'The Red Shoe' Cover
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Digital illustration of spring balconies blossoming
Spring Balconies Blossoming
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Food illustration of strawberry ice cream
Strawberry Milkshake with Whipped Cream
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Barbie figure in pink outfit breaking out of box, artwork by Chelsy Escalona
Barbie Breaking Out of Box Illustration
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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
Woman Carrying Gifts and Shopping Bags
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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.
Man Collapses Chair Using Tablet
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Two men amazed looking at a tablet with comic WOW text background
Two Men Amazed by Tablet with WOW Text
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Heymoonly Dale Retro Illustrator from Philippines
Retro Computer Desk Scene with Cup Noodles
Heymoonly Dale
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Hand holding a disc, neon gaming stickers, toy gun, and plants, by Heymoonly Dale
Retro Disc and Neon Gaming Art
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2005 tech nostalgia with vintage gadgets and Mountain Dew soda can
2005 Tech Nostalgia Still Life
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Person with TV head leaning on car in retro neon city at night
Synthwave Night Scene with Retro Car
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Y2K flip phone with keychain including Pepsi can and My Chemical Romance tag by Heymoonly Dale
Y2K nostalgia flip phone and keychain
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Andrei Nicolescu Retro Illustrator from Romania
Person with Umbrella and Blue Light
Andrei Nicolescu
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Hand holding Mermoz magazine with abstract blue cover by Andrei Nicolescu
Mermoz Magazine with Abstract Cover
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Film poster for Cadence showing a large saxophone and a person on the bell by Andrei Nicolescu
Cadence Movie Poster with Saxophone
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Music poster with saxophone and 'CADENCE' text on city street by Andrei Nicolescu
Cadence Music Poster with Saxophone
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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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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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