Welcome to Editorial illustration

our specialist area for magazine, newspaper and book publishers

IllustrationX helps magazine, newspaper and book publishers to enhance storytelling, maximise marketability, and grow brand recognition by connecting you to award-winning and emerging visual talent from around the world.

The work of our specialist editorial-sector illustrators and animators helps you to create more engaging immersive reading experiences, with long experience of delivering high-impact, targeted visual content that grows narrative value and drives commercial appeal for publications including Rolling Stone, The Telegraph, The Times, and The New Yorker.

Every commission is steered by a dedicated agent who understands editorial and publishing workflows, ensuring seamless collaboration and maximizing the impact of our visual talent for your articles and publications.

Editorial Artists

Editorial  News…

In The Food Hall
Makoon captures the bustle and variety of Lotte AVENUEL’s food hall for the September issue of AVENUEL magazine.
The Renaissance Man
Maki Yamaguchi’s portrait of jazz musician Victor Goines appears on the cover and inside pages of Boston University College of Fine Arts’ magazine.
Behind the Scenes
La Mazette features the fifth cover in Luiza Laffitte's ongoing illustration series for Maïsadour.
Reflection
Oliver Li illustrates a personal essay for the Los Angeles Times about dating, self-image and starting over.
A Passion for Species
Science Magazine’s report on herpetologist Alejandro Arteaga’s work, is illustrated by Tavo Montañez.
Mescaline
Li Zhang illustrates Northeastern Global News’ look at new research into mescaline and the brain.
Future Leadership
Harper’s Bazaar Japan explores changing ideas of leadership with full-page illustrations by Bárbara Tamilin.
Ultra-Processed Animals
Heather Landis lends her distinctive collage style to the Ultra-Processed Animals campaign.
Humanitas Cover
Danny Allison develops a thoughtful visual for Humanitas magazine, highlighting compassion in mental health nursing.
The Black Opera Project
Quincy Sutton illustrates Cincinnati Magazine’s coverage of Lalovavi, the debut production in The Black Opera Project.
Waste to Growth
Jacob Stead creates a playful illustration for Radio Times exploring the potential of recycled water.
Summer Search
Season of Victory illustrates the latest cover for Highlights BrainPlay magazine.