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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.
Whimsical Forest Mural with Flowers and Butterflie
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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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Liz Pepperell Painting Illustrator from UK
EMI Period Pieces Elegant Garden
Liz Pepperell
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Botanical garden illustration by Liz Pepperell
Cottage Garden with Flowers and Tree
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Illustration small garden
Herb Garden Layout with Potted Plant
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Catalpa tree Water color art
Blooming Catalpa Tree Illustration
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Digital painting of chicken
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Juliet Percival Painting Illustrator from UK
Fairley House School Sites
Juliet Percival
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Durham University Botanic Gardens 50th anniversary map illustration
Friends of the Garden Map (back)
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Illustration for an editorial on how to make your own compost
Compost Bin
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Graphical Guide to the Sights of County Durham
County Durham Attractions
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Illustration showing human development stages from baby to adult by Juliet Percival
Human Development Stages Illustration
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Mae Besom Painting Illustrator from China
Wild Park Bus in Forest Scene
Mae Besom
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Animal characters on a delivery truck carrying packages by Mae Besom
Animal Characters on a Delivery Truck
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Watercolor painting of a forest store with trees and plants.
Forest Store Watercolor Illustration
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Penguin watercolor painting
Hello Antarctic Postbox Illustration
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Contemporary stamps painting
Vintage Bird and Butterfly Stamps Collection
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Roma Gavrila Painting Illustrator from Romania
Vultures Perched on Bare Tree
Roma Gavrila
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Snowy pine tree against pink wall with graffiti and windows
Snow-Covered Pine Tree by Graffiti Wall
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Woman standing with folded arms and otter on tree branch behind her
Woman with Otter on Tree Branch
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Silhouetted indoor plants behind glass window with warm lighting
Indoor Plants Behind Glass Window
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Glass bottles and plants with a large water droplet hanging above
Still Life with Plants and Glassware
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Patrick Rosche Painting Illustrator from Germany
Portrait of Smiling Woman with Afro
Patrick Rosche
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Brown horse standing on hind legs with dust around hooves
Rearing Brown Horse on Plain
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Smiling woman with brown hair holding colorful books with watercolor effects
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Person in historical clothing reclining with futuristic towers and greenery
Historical Figure in Futuristic Landscape
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Two men in casual clothing with city buildings in background
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Martin Hargreaves Color Painting Illustrator from UK
Sunday Afternoon in Park Scene
Martin Hargreaves Color
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People talking with traveller
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People in fruit market
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Historical fight in battle ground
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Man scared seeing ghost
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John Walsom Painting Illustrator from United Kingdom
Man Holding Framed Church Interior Painting
John Walsom
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Architectural painting of Richmond old town hall
Richmond Old Town Hall Building
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Watercolor architectural house elevations by John Walsom
Rendered House Elevations
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Harrods - Biscuit Assortment packaging design
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Realistic depiction of the Palace Theater
Harry Potter Play at Theatre at Night

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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.
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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