An article on Virginia's Richmond Theatre Fire
Cartoon bakery street scene with dancing, climbing, and a postal scooter
Galileu magazine’s Antimateria section includes Siemens illustration
Watercolor sketch of farmer’s market
Weddings editorial illustration for Sunday Telegraph
Surreal urban scene with cyclist, birds, floating bus, and treehouse by Luiza Laffitte
Woman in white dress surrounded by large flowers, artwork by Victoria Fomina

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Final Defence
Butcher Billy illustrates for Ring Magazine for a feature revisiting Marvin Hagler’s 1986 fight against John Mugabi.
Cartier Gold Florals
Elise Lee designs floral calligraphy for a Cartier client event.
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Testimonials

The experience has been Perfect, in fact we are moving forward with the Illustrator. Karen the coordinator, was very helpful, patient and responsive, I would definitely recommend.
Bob Ramm, Topsys Popcorn
IllustrationX and AnimationX have a fantastic team of agents working around the world. They are all great to work with, very trustworthy and enthusiastic. I put my complete trust in them to look after the job. I have been a part of this large family of illustrators for a few years, and feel like my client base has gone from strength to strength. Illustration has given me the chance to work with all ends of the illustration world and given me lots of experience in many different areas! Fantastic Team! Thank you IllustrationX
Hannah Davies @ illustration
Karen was very open to phone calls and walking me through everything clearly and easily.
Leigh Crawshaw, Crawshaw Books
The whole team is highly professional and extremely friendly, which is a great bonus. They are a pleasure to work with as they are swift with communication, and provide informative briefs and regular promotional support. I have already worked on some dream commissions that I couldn't have achieved without the team. It's an honour to be represented by IllustrationX and AnimationX and be amongst the best illustrators.
Chrissy Lau @ illustration
Vicky was wonderful to work with from start to finish. Not only is she talented and enthusiastic about her work, but she also has a great work ethic. She was very responsive throughout the process and was able to hit all of our deadlines while remaining attentive to detail. Highly recommended!
Daniel Gates, 62Above
We love working with Karen and every illustator who creates beautiful work for us!
Tad Barker, Meredith Operations Corporation DBA The Foundry
Excellent service and outstanding illustrations
Sandra Marques, HAYMARKET Media Group
Illustration X and Karen Kaller have been wonderful to work with. It is such a pleasure to feel like we are a team, and that's how it has been. We love working with you.
Karla.Olson, patagonia.com
Karen Kaller is always joy to work with!
Bill Luebker, Green Bay Packers
Working with IllustrationX and AnimationX just gets better and better - and I've been with them for over 20 years so I should know! The team themselves are the perfect balance of professionalism and friendliness and their experience shines through in every aspect of working with them. They work extremely hard at making sure that both clients and illustrators are happy. I feel my own work and creativity have been able to grow and flourish thanks to the many high-calibre clients and varied briefs they have secured for me. They keep me consistently very busy with lovely work - sometimes too much! But they definitely take the headache out of it with their excellent support and working practices. I am proud to be a part of the catalogue of talented, pleasant and enthusiastic artists they attract. For me, Illustration is more than just an agency, it's a connection to the best (and nicest!) people in the industry, right around the world.
Gail Armstrong @ illustration
We are on our second project using IllustrationX artists. The rep, Lauren, has been very professional and helpful. The artists have also been professional, punctual, and great about edits and changes. The work is top notch.
Barbara Moore, Llewellyn Worldwide
a great experience so far and some more to come!
James Jackson, Voikukka Ltd
Lauren and IllustrationX are very easy to work with and make the process seamless. Absolutely no complaints. Communication and timelines were perfect.
Alex Tabrizi, Next Step Management
Yes absolutely
Steve Sevivas
I love working with my rep Karen Kaller. I always feel that she will go out of her way to help me connect with the right illustrator for the job.
Gigi Ortwein, SagaCity Media
IllustrationX is one of the best companies I've ever worked with. The staff is supremely supportive and helpful, and the quality of their service is astonishing. Well done!
Jay Spenser, Words on Wings
"Luiza is by far the best artist I have ever worked with. She is an excellent communicator, works very fast, and is extremely talented. We are very pleased with all the work she completed for our speed card game, Escape Critters. She proved to be worth every penny of our investment! She was such a pleasure to work with that I asked how I could leave this review for her and was never solicited to write it. If you are debating between two artists artists to hire, stop now, and pick Luiza!"
Luiza Laffitte @ illustration
My agent was super kind and responded in a timely manner. Seeing a copy of the agency's policies early on would be helpful.
Zachary Taw, Zily Creative Works
Karen is amazing
Stephen Jackson, Moosylvania Marketing
Such a great assortment of illustrators from all over the world! And a great team of reps right across the globe! ‘IllustrationX’ is truly international. The website is always fresh and informative. I really like the Scrapbooks. They are wonderful. For me, as an illustrator in the ‘team’ I can really focus on being creative and leave all the other business in their safe hands. From Stacey in the US to Amary in China it has always been a great delight to work with ‘IllustrationX’.
Christopher Corr @ illustration
I have grown with the agency for over 12yrs and it has to be said the whole experience has been a professional and pleasurable one. From the early days when I first secured representation, they were very tolerant as they nurtured me through the commission process and were always fighting my corner. This patience, personable and professional approach has been maintained throughout my time with the agency. I have always found them reliable, honest and enthusiastic about each commission I have been involved with. And at the risk of sounding a little gorgonzola – the team has become more of a family than just a mere artist/agent relationship.
Stuart Holmes @ illustration
IllustrationX and AnimationX picked me up as a raw talent and have helped instil a deep understanding of the visual communication industry and client needs whilst leaving my creativity unbridled. A friendlier, more accommodating and professional agency you'll struggle to find. I'm thrilled to be signed to the best in the world.
Ben Tallon @ illustration
The level of talent is amazing and working with Karen is always such a pleasure!
Marcella Accardi-Sanders, Meredith Operations Corporation DBA The Foundry
I have had the pleasure of working with IllustrationX and AnimationX for several years now, and it's been a joy! Always friendly and professional, they have provided me with great work and clientele, from the UK and USA especially. I feel as though I'm in good hands!
Lauren Mortimer Pencils @ illustration
Great company and excellent talent
David Plafchan, Papa & Barkley
Lovely working experience with Juliette and Enya
Graham Jones, Hearst Magazines UK
This is the first time we've working with a creative agency for artwork. Working with Lauren and IllustrationX was a smooth process, and I appreciate that they handle the details so the artists can focus on what they do best. This was more of an investment than our typical freelance engagements, and it was 1000% worth it.
Sara Kablack, Janitza
A very professional, friendly and efficient agency. We always find the illustration style we need by visiting IllustrationX
Matthew Parlett, John Adams Ltd
Having often heard of difficult stories from many illustrators and artists on how their careers were partly formed by bad experiences with various agencies, I feel very lucky and privileged that Consulting Agent Sarah Beetson immediately saw the potential in my work from a handful of images and to have IllustrationX's encouragement and support to confidently develop as a freelance artist. The agency is unique in that they have a personal approach to each artist, providing great guidance whilst also being very professional and fair in liaising with clients on our behalf. The international team’s expertise and innovative manner uphold the agency’s leading position and I couldn’t have found a better home.
Montana Forbes @ illustration
Easy connection to the perfect illustrator - definitely recommend
Jess Kaye, CHILLI IMA UK
I joined IllustrationX and AnimationX in 2011 and couldn’t be happier. All of the agents and staff are fantastic and great to work with. They’ve given me the opportunity to work with clients all over the world, most of which I don’t think I would have had the chance to on my own. I’m very honored to be a member of the IllustrationX family and look forward to working with them in the years to come.
Joseph McDermott @ illustration
When we first stumbled across Butcher Billy’s artwork, we knew he’d be a perfect fit for our comic book series Seven Dead Stars. The variant cover image he crafted blew our minds with the depth of detail and exceptionally expressive artistry. He was a joy to work and communicate with, and went above and beyond to make sure our project turned out amazing!
Unsecret & Form
Jac and the Illustration X team have been fantastic. I have commissioned several illustrators and always been very pleased with the results. Jac is very knowledgeable about all the illustrators and always quick to respond and help. Thank you
Paul Breckenridge, Future Plc
It’s always a pleasure to work with Karen. You’ve been such a great partner and I love the knowledge that you bring to the table. Whenever I have a unique art style I’m trying to incorporate you know just the artist!
Kyla, Focus On the Family
IllustrationX and AnimationX have always been a great support to my endeavours as an illustrator, their tireless interest in finding new clients and the best new illustrators means I'm always gifted with good company. And with clients coming from all over the world, new markets and opportunities are always around the corner.
Rohan Eason @ illustration
Jac at IllustrationX knows all the illustrators and is always able to recommend someone that is perfect for the job. Always a joy to work with IluustrationX and the results are stunning.
Paul Breckenridge, Future Plc
Amazing to work with!
Krenzy Vergara, 21GRAMS/Real Chemistry
Juliette is always a great help, and very good in a commissioning crisis!
Martin Colyer, The Critic Magazine
They have talented people that are always there to help with any project, big or small.
Sam Dramis, Demon Brewing Company
"I approached Svetlana with a complex set of goals and requirements for a musical album cover. She listened carefully to all my requests and produced a design that perfectly combined all of the desired elements. In the process, she created a beautiful work of art. It was a pleasure to communicate with Svetlana throughout the project: she responded quickly to my comments and questions and kept me informed about the work as it progressed. The project was completed ahead of schedule, with every detail in its ideal place."
Svetlana Molodchenko @ illustration
We had a great experience with Karen and IllustrationX. We would recommend it fully to anyone looking for high quality illustrators.
Sophia Da Silva, Spiritual Arts Institute
A very talented, creative, timely group to work with. Awesome experience and great end results.
Nicole Breunig, Egg Innovations, LLC

Illustrators

Discover the stories behind the work; find, follow and collaborate with the finest contemporary artists from every corner of the globe.


We're home to a curated collection of the world's greatest illustrators, so whichever style, approach or medium you are looking for, you'll find it—along with lots of ideas and inspiration here.

Jessine Hein
Jessine Hein
Hannah Davies
Hannah Davies
Kelly Smith
Kelly Smith
John Walsom
John Walsom
Victoria Fomina
Victoria Fomina
Carolina Rodriguez Fuenmayor
Carolina Rodriguez Fuenmayor
Tallon Live Event Drawing
Tallon Live Event Drawing
Mae Besom
Mae Besom
Animators

Animation

It moves . . .

Many of our illustrators are also animators, from gifs and explainers to tv and outdoor.


You can view their animations in the individual portfolios. To browse all the animation portfolios, just use the Animation filter.


Only looking for animation? Why not check out our sister site at:

Team

Four continents, eight countries, one agency

Wherever you are in the world, IllustrationX is ready to help you find the right artist for your project and to see that everything goes smoothly with your commission.


Every office in our global network provides you with local agents ready to provide you with expert advice and guidance about artists, styles and market trends


And because IllustrationX operates in four continents and eight countries, we are often the first to spot emerging talent wherever it pops up. It’s all about connecting you to a world of illustration and animation, giving you a real edge and an unrivalled choice and variety. Be inspired!

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