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Montana Forbes Portraits Illustrator from United Kingdom
Mariam Naficy
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Portrait of Benedict Cumberbatch from Portrait of a Dog by Montana Forbes
Portrait of Benedict Cumberbatch
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Woman fashion illustration by Montana Forbes
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Beauty facial treatment
Facial Treatment with Beauty Tools
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London designer Rejina Pyo's fashion, beauty, and accessories
Fashion Portraits from London Fashion Week
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Max Erwin Portraits Illustrator from United States
Portrait of Scarlett Johansson
Max Erwin
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Portrait of Jack Nicholson with movie tattoos
Jack Nicholson
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Portraying NBA player Kawhi Leonard
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Max Erwin created the 18th logo for the Celtics 2022
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Stylistic portrait of Huzzah, Katherine!
Huzzah, Katherine!
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PJ Kaiowa Portraits Illustrator from Brazil
Black and White Portrait of Woman with Afro
PJ Kaiowa
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Illustration of a woman stretching with curly hair and headband
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Line drawing of curly-haired woman kneeling
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Character with crow mask and flowing hair in dynamic pose
Woman with Crow Mask and Flowing Hair
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Black and white sketch of woman lifting shirt revealing underwear
Black and White Woman Lifting Shirt
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Lively Scout Portraits Illustrator from Australia
Woman with Flowing Hair and White Flowers
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A colorful portrait by Lively Scout of a woman with flowers and blue abstract shapes
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Bold retro female in sunglasses and floral bathing cap, submerged in a sea of psychedelia
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Young couple with bright clothing and accessories under stars
Stylish Young Couple in Colorful Outfits
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Woman with purple hair and red glasses in colorful psychedelic background
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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
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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.
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Audible's new rom-com cover design
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Elise Lee Live Event Drawing Portraits Illustrator from United States
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Abstract fashion portrait with blue and black brushstrokes by Elise Lee
Abstract Fashion Portrait in Blue
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Elise live drawing session at Bulgari
Elise at Bulgari
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Hand holding fashion illustration with necklace at Cartier event
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Watercolor portrait of a couple at Cartier event
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Iratxe López de Munáin Portraits Illustrator from Spain
Runner with Medal in Colorful Landscape
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History portrait of a lawyer
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Portrait capturing Chef Kav Ly
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Dena Cooper Portraits Illustrator from United States
Portrait of Maya Angelou
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Portrayal of Leadership for The Rivian Foundation
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Creative portrait of Elon Musk and his Starlink project
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Stylized digital pencil artwork of Frida Kahlo
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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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