ILLUSTRATION NICHES
IFH Members have experience and expertise in a wide array of illustration niches. This page defines each niche and links to those illustrators who work within it.
FOOD + DRINK
The illustrators on this page specialize in creating food-themed illustrations for restaurants, menus, cookbooks, recipes, and consumer product packaging.
MAPS + PLANS
The illustrators on this page specialize in creating illustrated maps, visitor guides, store layouts, floor plans, and garden plans.
FLORALS + PLANTS
The illustrators on this page specialize in creating floral illustrations, botanical drawings, flower patterns, and plant life artwork.
ANIMALS + WILDLIFE
The illustrators on this page specialize in creating animal illustrations, fauna-focused artwork, and wildlife drawings.
FASHION + BEAUTY
The illustrators on this page specialize in fashion and beauty illustration, including clothing, accessories, and products for promotional, editorial and advertising purposes.
LANDSCAPES
The illustrators on this page specialize in the artistic representation of outdoor scenery, capturing the beauty and atmosphere of natural environments through visual storytelling.
PET PORTRAITS
The illustrators on this page specialize in custom pet portraits—for magazine articles, pet bios, and custom gifts— that celebrate the unique personality and charm of a beloved pet.
HOME PORTRAITS
The illustrators on this page specialize in house portraits—for magazine articles, real estate developers, and custom gifts—that highlight a home’s unique architectural features and character.
PORTRAITURE
The illustrators on this page specialize in editorial portraits—for magazine articles, books, personal bios, and custom gifts—that capture the likeness, expression, and personality of an individual or group of people.
CHARACTER DESIGN
The illustrators on this page specialize in the process of crafting unique and distinctive characters for various media, including animation, games, and storytelling, emphasizing personality and visual appeal.
LIFESTYLE
The illustrators on this page specialize in capturing the diversity of daily life, covering topics that range from health and aging to sports, recreation and all aspects of well-being.
ARCHITECTURE
The illustrators on this page specialize in architectural illustrations—interiors and exteriors—of hotels, restaurants, stores, homes and landmarks for promotional, conceptual, and editorial purposes.
COMICS + HUMOR
The illustrators on this page specialize in cartoons, comic books, graphic novels, and webcomics, emphasizing not only humor but the human condition through character design, layout, and visual storytelling.
MEDICAL + TECH
The illustrators on this page specialize in creating detailed illustrations of anatomical, medical, and technical subject matters for publications, textbooks, user guides, and industry journals.
SCI-FI + FANTASY
The illustrators on this page specialize in science fiction and fantasy artwork for book covers, magazines, comics, video games, conventions, and merchandise.
LETTERING
The illustrators on this page specialize in hand-drawn lettering, calligraphy, typography, illustrated quotes, and hand-written invitations.
GREETING CARDS
The illustrators on this page specialize in designing greeting cards, from everyday occasions like birthdays and anniversaries to festive holidays and seasonal celebrations.
INVITATIONS
The illustrators on this page specialize in the custom design and illustration of invitations—from weddings and anniversaries to birthday parties and special events.
MURALS
The illustrators on this page specialize in murals for building facades, interior walls and hallways, trade show backdrops, restaurants, shops, and even residential rooms.
CHILDREN’S BOOKS
The illustrators on this page specialize in vibrant illustrations for children's books, skillfully bringing stories to life and captivating young readers while often imparting valuable lessons.
INFOGRAPHICS
The illustrators on this page specialize in infographics and visual representations of information, presenting data or complex ideas in a clear, concise, and engaging manner.
PATTERNS
The illustrators on this page specialize in creating pattern designs and collections for fabrics, wallpapers, home decor, packaging, and gift wrap.
EDITORIAL
The illustrators on this page specialize in creating editorial illustrations for articles, newspapers, magazines, or online publications that conceptually and visually enhance written content.
BRANDS
The illustrators on this page specialize in bespoke illustration for brands, such as designs for website iconography, illustrations for corporate advertising campaigns, and artwork for logos and product packaging.
3D + CGI
The illustrators on this page specialize in 3D and CGI illustrations that depict realistic and dynamic digital visuals for diverse applications, from product design to animation and virtual environments, using computer-generated imagery.
ANIMATION
The illustrators on this page specialize in animated GIFs that convey humor, reactions, information, or ideas in simple yet dynamic format.