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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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Alison Kerry Retro Illustrator from United States
Gilded Age Train Dining Car
Alison Kerry
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Holiday village with decorated Christmas tree under moon, by Alison Kerry
Holiday Village Scene with Christmas Tree
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Desert scene with hikers and cacti under Aquarius sign by Alison Kerry
Aquarius Tucson Desert Stamp Illustration
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Illustration of fried calamari with lemon and a jalapeño cocktail by Alison Kerry
Calamari and Cocktail with Jalapeño
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Volunteers picking up trash on a sunny Spanish island beach by Alison Kerry
Volunteers Cleaning Spanish Island Beach
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Heather Landis Retro Illustrator from United States
Vintage Ping Pong Players with Text
Heather Landis
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A blue vintage car on a country road under a rainbow with speed limit sign by Heather Landis
Vintage Car Driving Under Rainbow
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Colorful red and pink carnations with blue leaves on bright background
Carnation Flowers at Madrid Market
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Contemporary drawing of study people by Heather Landis
Diverse Group Communicating with Books
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Book cover showing a woman standing in front of a larger transparent figure
Becoming The Pastor's Wife Book Cover
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Luiza Laffitte Retro Illustrator from France
The Pink Elephant Cocktail Lounge Logo
Luiza Laffitte
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Strawberries illustration with one wearing a blue face mask by Luiza Laffitte
Strawberries with Face Mask Illustration
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English Breakfast tea label with illustrated rabbits and leaves by Luiza Laffitte
English Breakfast Organic Tea Label with Rabbits
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Orange fruit illustration and panettone packaging by Luiza Laffitte
Panettone Packaging with Orange Fruit Design
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Packaging and labeling for Breesa chocolates
Chocolate packaging
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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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Vince Ray Retro Illustrator from United Kingdom
Rhythm Riot Flight Attendant Poster
Vince Ray
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Retro poster design of Ramblin’ Man Fair Blues t shirt
Ramblin Man The Blues Guitar Art
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Cat women with Whip
Feline 9-42 Cat O' Nine Tails Illustration
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Pop art of scooter nova
Scooter Riders Comet and Luna in Space
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The Optic Nerves Poster
The Optic Nerves Sci-Fi Poster
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Jessine Hein Retro Illustrator from Germany
Doctor Mozz Medical Poster
Jessine Hein
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Digital portrait of a man in a suit with bright colors by Jessine Hein
Stylized Portrait of a Man in Suit
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Two women talking on mobile phones, illustrated by Jessine Hein
Two Women Talking on Phones
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Sticker design of air hostess
Retro Flight Attendant Saluting
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Pop art of a classic woman face,saying How dare you
Angry Woman Shouting Pop Art
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Diego Abreu Retro Illustrator from Brazil
Taxi Driver Movie Poster
Diego Abreu
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Diego Abreu crafts scenic visuals for Brazil's Papo de Segunda launch
Outdoor Café Scene with Patrons
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Street scene with people, blue car, colorful houses, and trees by Diego Abreu
Colorful Neighborhood Street Scene
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Vintage painting of newsboy
Child Holding Rolled Newspaper
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Painting of a pin up lady
Woman Relaxing on Lounge Chair with Drink
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Cat Sims Retro Illustrator from United Kingdom
Puffin Book
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The guide book poster comic illustration
Campbell's Soup Can with Pop Culture Figures
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People on horse
Three Riders and a Trainer with Horses
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Cover artwork for Sick Again’s new record
Motorcyclists Riding at Sunset
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Halloween comic commissioned by the Gas Safe Register
Halloween Comic with Friendly Ghost

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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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