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Elise Lee Live Event DrawingGrace LanksburyQuincy SuttonKelly SmithLively ScoutManu CunhasRachel WinterLauren Mortimer PencilsJessine HeinDecue WuGerman GonzalezKathryn RathkeAnthony J FotiMarta SpendowskaMichael FrithPatrick RoscheMax ErwinDena CooperBob VenablesReiko KatoChelsy EscalonaColin ElgieAlyah HolmesAugie TrautzLydia SilverTaiEsther StimphatChris KingPaperfaceBen TallonYuka Yasutomi Live EventsBriana Kranz Live Event DrawingMontana ForbesMartin Hargreaves Black and WhiteLi ZhangSarah BeetsonNatalia SanabriaJan MeininghausAndrei NicolescuMuhammed SajidMartin Hargreaves ColorMaki YamaguchiDebora IslasDiego AbreuMartha von MaydellDanny AllisonAlxndra CookBoomArtworkYordanka PoleganovaMatthew LaznickaButcher BillySunwoo Mansour Live EventsTatsiana BurgaudDebs LimSarah Beetson Live Event DrawingAlyah Holmes KidsAndy GellenbergLiam BrazierMaddalena CarraiIratxe López de MunáinTavo MontanezRoma GavrilaJuliette TomaPJ KaiowaMallory HeyerGlimpsecraftAndressa MeissnerLaura GreenanIng LeeCarolina Rodriguez FuenmayorRon Borresen
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Elise Lee Live Event Drawing Portraits Illustrator from United States
Monochrome Portrait Sketch
Elise Lee Live Event Drawing
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Abstract fashion portrait with blue and black brushstrokes by Elise Lee
Abstract Fashion Portrait in Blue
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Elise live drawing session at Bulgari
Elise at Bulgari
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Hand holding fashion illustration with necklace at Cartier event
Minimalist Cartier Jewelry Sketch
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Watercolor portrait of a couple at Cartier event
Cartier Live Event Portrait
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Grace Lanksbury Portraits Illustrator from UK
Illustrated Woman with Floral Background
Grace Lanksbury
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Portrait illustration for campaign 'I am Number 17' raising awareness for rare diseases.
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Portrait of woman with pink hair and blue eyes by Grace Lanksbury
Portrait of Woman with Pink Hair
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Woman in red jumpsuit standing beside a small airplane, watercolor by Grace Lanksbury
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Portrait of Greta Thunberg.
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Quincy Sutton Portraits Illustrator from United States
Geometric Portrait of White Rabbit in Top Hat
Quincy Sutton
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Illustration of woman with afro, peace symbol necklace, and UNITE shirt by Quincy Sutton
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Rabbit Hole Distillery premium whiskey packaging
Alice Character Illustration for Rabit Hole Whisky
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Geometric musician playing piano keys by Quincy Sutton
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Geometric musician playing piano keys by Quincy Sutton
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Kelly Smith Portraits Illustrator from Australia
Model Wearing Chanel Comète Necklace 1932
Kelly Smith
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Karen Wazen-Bakhazi portrait for Harper's Bazaar Arabia
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Illustration of a man with white hair wearing black sunglasses and a suit
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Naomi Campbell in black dress with bright pink feather headpiece and arm cuffs
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Illustrations for Beyoncé is Life by Kathleen Perricone
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Lively Scout Portraits Illustrator from Australia
Woman with Flowing Hair and White Flowers
Lively Scout
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A colorful portrait by Lively Scout of a woman with flowers and blue abstract shapes
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Bold retro female in sunglasses and floral bathing cap, submerged in a sea of psychedelia
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Young couple with bright clothing and accessories under stars
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Woman with purple hair and red glasses in colorful psychedelic background
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Manu Cunhas Portraits Illustrator from Brazil
Young Man in Green Suit Outdoors
Manu Cunhas
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Woman in blue headscarf holding white dove by Manu Cunhas
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Portrait of Nelson Mandela smiling with hands together
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Digital portrait of a woman in medieval armor with white flowers by Manu Cunhas
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Portrait of Frida Kahlo with black cat and watermelon by Manu Cunhas
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Rachel Winter Portraits Illustrator from Canada
Woman Reading by Window in Floral Dress
Rachel Winter
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Person with green and purple hair wearing green sunglasses and spiked necklace
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Man with glasses, blue cap, and purple sweater looking forward
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Book cover illustration of a red-haired girl wearing glasses by Rachel Winter
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Black and white portrait of a dog
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Lauren Mortimer Pencils Portraits Illustrator from UK
Portrait of King Charles
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Bantu Knots royalty portraiture
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More about portrait illustration

Portraits are as old as art itself, but because every face is unique they are particularly hard to execute. You can always tell when a portrait is a bit off. This is why talented portrait illustrators are invaluable across the creative industries. From live events where guests can have their portraits created through to editorial pieces, meet-the-team company web pages and private commissions, our portrait illustrators capture their subjects accurately and artfully. Portraiture is a particularly powerful category of illustration because it brings with it eye contact – a primal connection that always draws the viewer into the picture.

Frequently asked questions about Portraits illustration

How do I find the right portrait illustrator for my project?
Every portrait illustrator works in their own unique way. Talk to one of our agents about what you need, and we’ll help you identify the most relevant artists.
How much does portrait illustration cost?
The cost will vary from illustrator to illustrator, depending on how they work, their experience, how in-demand they are, your deadline and how many illustrations you require.
Why use IllustrationX?
Why use IllustrationX?
How do I commission a portrait illustrator?
We can help you draw up a brief outlining who will be in the image, the tone and style you’re after, where and how the image will be used, how long it will be used for and the deadline.
What makes a good portrait illustration?
First of all, a strong likeness of the subject is essential. However, a good portrait will also capture their character and spirit in an interesting way.
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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