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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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Andrew HutchinsonJuliet PercivalJennifer Maravillas-BellAnthony J FotiRosie SandersEsther StimphatSvetlana MolodchenkoKE BirchMae BesomMichael FrithSabrina LuoniLiam O'FarrellChristopher CorrRuth PalmerGeorgie StewartPatrick RoscheMartin Hargreaves ColorFood For ThoughtLiz PepperellVictoria FominaTurine TranAndrew BeckettJohn WalsomRoma GavrilaMomo SugimotoJuliette TomaDiego AbreuBob VenablesKate Birch KidsHeather LandisMarta Spendowska
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Andrew Hutchinson Painting Illustrator from UK
feeding the birds - kitchen
Andrew Hutchinson
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Realistic drawing of a harvest mouse
harvest mice
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Photographic image of a Tawny Owl chick
Tawny Owl Chick
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Artistic rendition of a real Guinea fowl
guinea fowl
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Pup of a Black Labrador painted in acrylic
Black Labrador Pup
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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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Jennifer Maravillas-Bell Painting Illustrator from USA
Community Angels
Jennifer Maravillas-Bell
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Italy map painting for Vanity Fair Italia for Audi
Illustrated Map of Italy
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Mixed media painting of West 4th Street Station, Manhattan
West 4th Street Subway Scene
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Mural design of Greenwich village map
Map of Greenwich Village mural
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Magma books Machester UK cityscape Map
Manchester UK Cityscape Illustration
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Anthony J Foti Painting Illustrator from United States
Star Wars Rebel Pilot in Cockpit
Anthony J Foti
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Illustration of Yoritomo Harumi: Legend of the Five Rings
Yoritomo Harumi from Legend of the Five Rings
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Cover for Force Collector from Disney-Lucasfilm Press
Star Wars Force Collector Book Cover
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Cover for The Exclusive Edition of Queen's Shadow by Disney-Lucasfilm Press
Queen's Shadow Book Cover
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Book cover art by California based illustrator
An Eighty Percent Solution
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Rosie Sanders Painting Illustrator from UK
Illustration of Coconuts with Leaves
Rosie Sanders
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Strawberry illustration by Rosie Sanders
Three Strawberries with Leaf Illustration
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Pineapple illustration by Rosie Sanders
Detailed Pineapple Illustration
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Pot marigold plant realistic art
Orange Flowers with Gardening Trowel
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Portuguese wine grape - An illustration by Rosie Sanders
Clusters of Portuguese Wine Grapes with Leaves
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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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Svetlana Molodchenko Painting Illustrator from Armenia
Decorative Illuminated Letter Q
Svetlana Molodchenko
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Illuminated hand-drawn title page of FAUN
Illuminated Title Page for Faun
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Watercolor map for The Tempest by William Shakespeare
The Tempest Illustrated Island Map
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Hand-drawn macaw design for a greeting card
Blue Macaw with Gift and Ornaments
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Layout map for the Emily Museum complex
Map of Museum Complex: The Story of Emily
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KE Birch Painting Illustrator from United States
Rainy Night Street Scene
KE Birch
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Hand touching water surface reflecting light by KE Birch
Hand Touching Water Surface
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Colorful canyon landscape with river flowing through red rock cliffs by KE Birch
Red Rock Canyon with River
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Colorful abstract painting of ocean waves with sunset reflections
Abstract Ocean Waves at Sunset
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Two wooden boats with red and blue paint floating on water
Two Wooden Boats on Calm Water

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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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