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Illustrators For Hire is a curated directory supporting a network of professional freelance illustrators from around the world.
From children’s books to greeting cards, infographics to pet portraits, complete your creative vision with the help from top freelance illustration talent.
HOW DOES THIS WORK?
What do you need?
Find an illustrator with the right skills for your project.
Not only does each illustrator have their own artistic style, but they also have distinct areas of expertise—niches. For example, some illustrators specialize in food-themed artwork, while others may be really good at maps...or animation...or murals. Click on an image below to discover illustrators who specialize in that niche.
Just a Sample
Explore the diverse illustration styles showcased on this site.
This group features just a small selection of the 300+ freelance illustrators in our community—each with their own creative niche, from editorial and lifestyle to food, florals, patterns, and more.
Calls for Content
Art directors, are you looking for a something specific?
The illustrators on this platform have large archives of art. Tell us what you need and we’ll gather options for you to review!
Artwork by Cybèle
Illustrators are Everywhere
Find an illustrator based in the country that fits your projects needs.
Do you need a drawing from Denmark? A cartoon from Canada? A portrait from Portugal? We got you covered. Click on a country to see the illustrators based there.
AUSTRALIA
Do you have an idea for a Children’s Book?
Once upon a time...
...we created a free guide which provides children's book authors with valuable insights on how to collaborate with an illustrator to bring their visions into reality. And, they lived happily ever after!
Artwork by Traci Bixby
From birds to bees to bats to bunnies...
The illustrators within this slideshow specialize in creating animal illustrations, fauna-focused artwork, and wildlife drawings.
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Meet the Illustrator
Cherilyn Colbert is based in Virginia Beach, Virginia and specializes in illustrated maps.
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Mandy Tsou is based in Los Angeles, California and specializes in food illustrations.
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Chris Lyons is based in Rochester, New York and specializes in editorial illustrations.
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Polina Jakimova is based in Hannover, Germany and specializes in portraits.
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