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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
TrendX - our deep analysis of what's going on in the market
Penguin Random House's 'A Little Golden Book' series celebrates pop star Pink’s career through cover and interior illustrations by Manu Cunhas.
Aug 14
Pink Biography
Carol Fialho’s new children’s book features illustrations by Isa Sonntag, exploring mistakes, lessons and friendship.
Aug 14
The Fantastic Land
Camila Gray captures the small pleasures of city life in a 2,000-piece puzzle for Brazilian brand Dear Friends.
Aug 14
Afternoons in the City
A childhood love of board games comes full circle for Liam O'Farrell with John Adams Leisure Limited's Midsomer Murders game.
Aug 14
Midsomer Murders
Jersey Stamps and Collectibles commission Becca Thorne for a stamp collection exploring the legend of Saint Helier.
Aug 14
Saint Helier Stamps
A cover illustration by Heedayah Lockman for 'Would I Lie to You', explores the secrets at the heart of the novel.
Aug 13
Hidden Identities
La Mazette features the fifth cover in Luiza Laffitte's ongoing illustration series for Maïsadour.
Aug 13
Behind the Scenes
Brighton's IKEA commissions Donough O'Malley to create murals for the staff canteen during Pride month and the store's first birthday celebrations.
Aug 13
Canteen Mural
Rohan Eason marks Shakespeare and Company’s birthday with an illustration celebrating its literary heritage.
Aug 11
Celebrating Shakespeare and Company
Juliet Percival illustrates for the Journal of Internal Medicine exploring spatial proteomics and mitochondrial disease.
Aug 11
Mapping Diagnosis
Oliver Li illustrates a personal essay for the Los Angeles Times about dating, self-image and starting over.
Aug 11
Reflection
Ing Lee joins the world of JamJamma 2 with a promotional illustration for Bamma Studio’s game in development.
Aug 10
Game On
Katie Corrigan Hanna’s 'The Rainbow is Me' explores emotions and self-expression through colour, with artwork by Germán González.
Aug 10
Colour and Feeling
With cover illustrations by Andressa Meissner, family memories and mistaken identities feature in Barbara Kellyn’s latest Kobo Originals novels.
Aug 10
Summer Stories
Science Magazine’s report on herpetologist Alejandro Arteaga’s work, is illustrated by Tavo Montañez.
Aug 7
A Passion for Species
Li Zhang illustrates Northeastern Global News’ look at new research into mescaline and the brain.
Aug 7
Mescaline
Harper’s Bazaar Japan explores changing ideas of leadership with full-page illustrations by Bárbara Tamilin.
Aug 7
Future Leadership
In our latest Scrapbook, Heymoonly Dale shares the stories, inspirations and hard-earned lessons behind his illustration practice.
Aug 7
Heymoonly Dale's SCRAPBOOK
Tom Bonson explores Bristol folklore through a self-authored and illustrated book of mythical creatures and local stories.
Aug 4
Bristol Bestiary
Liam O'Farrell captures the character of south-west London with a private commission featuring the Coach & Horses pub.
Aug 4
A London Landmark
Juliet Percival charts the world of A.K. Mulford's 'Dreamslayer' with two maps for HarperCollins.
Aug 4
Dreamslayer Maps
Oliver Li is shortlisted for a Hiii International Award for his Figo Collective illustration about food, family and remembrance.
Aug 2
Hiii Shortlist
Figo Collective explores Argentine food, culture, and community through illustrations by Oliver Li.
Jul 30
Jujuy Culture
Heather Landis lends her distinctive collage style to the Ultra-Processed Animals campaign.
Jul 29
Ultra-Processed Animals
Carles Garcia O'Dowd designs and draws a monumental illustration for Burning Man 2026, inspired by art history, Black Rock City and the festival's unique culture.
Jul 28
Bosch in the Desert
We talk to Emma Adams – AKA Fox and Fables – about her Heirloom Garden collection of textile patterns in her authentic heritage style.
Jul 27
Insideout: How Fox and Fables designed nostalgic folk art fabrics for Benartex
Weston Wei illustrates the cover for a YA novel exploring activism and the clean drinking water crisis.
Jul 27
For the Greatest Good