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For the rich, fluid subtlety of brushwork, choose one of our talented painting illustrators who use watercolour, gouache, acrylics and oils

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Esther Stimphat Painting Illustrator from United States
Historic Bank Interior with Customers
Esther Stimphat
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Children playing outside white house with red door and black shutters by Esther Stimphat
Three Children Playing in Front Yard
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Colorful forest mural with trees, flowers, butterflies, and small animals.
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Romantic couple in historical setting by Esther Stimphat
Romantic Couple in Historical Setting
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Woman kneeling next to bed in cozy plant-filled bedroom by Esther Stimphat
Woman Kneeling Next to Bed in Cozy Bedroom
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Momo Sugimoto Painting Illustrator from Australia
Sunset Over Enmore Street
Momo Sugimoto
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Night view of Omoide Yokocho alley with lit lanterns and buildings
Omoide Yokocho Alley at Night
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Eye-catching album cover design for Barefoot Spacemen's Tailspin
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Architectural painting of Sydney Tower Eye
Sydney Tower Eye at Sunset
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Stunning river sunset captured beautifully
Colorful Coastal Village at Sunset
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Kate Birch Kids Painting Illustrator from United States
Tiger Among Tropical Flowers
Kate Birch Kids
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Girl underwater with wide eyes surrounded by orange fish and bubbles.
Girl Surrounded by Orange Fish Underwater
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A bear bakes a cake in kids' fantasy artwork
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Asleep in the Fox Den conceptual art piece
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Bear wearing a royal crown and red robe as a king
Bear Wearing Royal Crown and Robes
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Georgie Stewart Painting Illustrator from United Kingdom
Artist Painting Cityscape with Cat
Georgie Stewart
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People walking through tall grass toward a pink and purple sunset by Georgie Stewart
People Walking Through Tall Grass at Sunset
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Horses near coastal cliff at sunset by Georgie Stewart
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River Thames painting for Chertsey Bridge
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A sketch of Hyde Park done in colored pencils
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Svetlana Molodchenko Painting Illustrator from Armenia
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Sabrina Luoni Painting Illustrator from Italy
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Juliet Percival Painting Illustrator from UK
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Durham University Botanic Gardens 50th anniversary map illustration
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Graphical Guide to the Sights of County Durham
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Christopher Corr Painting Illustrator from United Kingdom
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Illustrations of olive trees, a person with olives, Mediterranean pottery, and village
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More about painting illustration

It drips, runs, splatters and smears, but in the hands of a talented illustrator paint can do almost anything. From camera-like realism that feasts on detail to wildly expressive brush strokes bursting with emotion, illustrators use paint in a plethora of ways. Painted illustration highlights the individuality of the artist – their own skill, hand and style shines through. Clients commissioning illustrators use this versatility to their advantage. Painted illustrations can be honed to perfectly fit any message. Whether it’s watercolour, acrylic, oils or inks, paintings offer real-world textures, tactility and physicality that computers can’t match, bringing the viewer closer to the artwork and what it says.

Frequently asked questions about Painting illustration

How do I find the right painting illustrator for my project?
How do I find the right painting illustrator for my project?
How much does painting illustration cost?
Painted illustration projects vary in price depending on all the factors in the brief, as well as the complexity of the imagery, and the technique of the individual illustrator chosen.
Why use IllustrationX?
We’re the world’s longest running illustration agency offering experienced, professional agents and a selection of global artists that is second to none. Find out more on our About page.
How do I commission a painting illustrator?
Get in touch and we’ll put together a brief covering the imagery you need created; how, when and where it will be used; how long it will be used; your budget and deadline.
What makes a good painting illustration?
Painted illustration works best when the artist’s unique style comes to the fore and chimes with the overall message of the campaign, publication or article, enabling the viewer to marvel at their skill.
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