Illustrators Directory - Hire Freelance Illustrators

Are you searching for an illustrator for your next project? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Our curated directory features a selection of outstanding illustrators from around the globe in a mix of unique art styles and specializations. Discover and hire your next freelance illustrator today.

Also, check out our Directory of Surface Pattern Designers.

211 Illustrators available in the directory

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Mikko Saarainen – Illustrator & Comic Artist from Lahti, Finland
Mikko Saarainen – Illustrator & Comic Artist from Lahti, Finland

Mikko Saarainen – Illustrator & Comic Artist from Lahti, Finland

Tayla de Beer – Illustrator & Motion Designer based in South Africa
Tayla de Beer – Illustrator & Motion Designer based in South Africa

Tayla de Beer – Illustrator & Motion Designer based in South Africa

Gabriella Szendrey – Hungarian Freelance Illustrator & Visdev Artist
Gabriella Szendrey – Hungarian Freelance Illustrator & Visdev Artist

Gabriella Szendrey – Hungarian Freelance Illustrator & Visdev Artist

Info & FAQ for Illustrators (click to toggle)

How can I join the directory?

The directory is invite-only to keep the quality high for all the illustrators. But if you’re interested in applying you can send an email to hello@creativehowl.com and make sure to include a link to any social media.

What’s the goal of the project?

The goal is to create a quality directory of illustrators making it easy to find talented illustrators to hire for companies and putting a spotlight on amazing creatives.

The directory has a focus on featuring women and also illustrators with a smaller following. But all genders are of course welcomed here.

Do you take any fees or commissions?

No, joining the directory is 100% free. There are no fees, commissions, or anything like that. Apart from submitting your text and images, there are no other commitments.

How come it’s free?

I think it’s fair that it’s free considering what I’m offering. Also, to keep the quality of illustrators high I think it’s important that it’s not “pay to join”.

The director is a side-project of Creativehowl, and on Creativehowl I sometimes make money from ads, affiliate links, and sponsored posts. My philosophy with Creativehowl is to focus not only on projects that make money but also on projects that give back to the creative community.

How are you promoting the illustration directory?

The directory is a part of Creativehowl and receives visitors from the main site. It’s also promoted through our social media channels, but the main source of traffic is from search engines like Google, DuckDuckGo & Bing. With the help of participating illustrators sharing and linking to the directory, the project grows and receives more and more traffic. Together we can grow this directory.

If I decide to join how and where will my illustrations be used?

Your images will only be used in your directory listing and on Creativehowl’s social media channels to promote your listing and the directory.

I’m a part of an agency, is that an issue for joining?

Nope, it’s no problem at all. This is only an online directory of illustrators. It’s not an agency, we don’t take any fees or commissions.

Who is behind the Illustration directory and Creativehowl?

My name is Jonas Welin I’m the creator of Creativehowl. I’m an illustrator and sculptor passionate about sharing resources and inspiration with the creative community.

Is AI art allowed in the directory?

No, AI-generated art or so-called “AI artists” are NOT allowed in the Illustrator directory.

I’m listed in the directory and I want to be removed

Contact me at hello@creativehowl.com and I’ll remove your listing as soon as possible.

Featured Illustrators

Linn Warme – Swedish Illustrator & Surface Pattern Designer
Linn Warme – Swedish Illustrator & Surface Pattern Designer

Linn Warme – Swedish Illustrator & Surface Pattern Designer

Jonas Welin – Illustrator & Sculptor from Sweden
Jonas Welin – Illustrator & Sculptor from Sweden

Jonas Welin – Illustrator & Sculptor from Sweden

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Lisa Barlow – Illustrator & Pattern Designer based in England
Lisa Barlow – Illustrator & Pattern Designer based in England

Lisa Barlow – Illustrator & Pattern Designer based in England

Julia Chereda – Ukrainian Illustrator, Graphic Designer & Artist based in Spain
Julia Chereda – Ukrainian Illustrator, Graphic Designer & Artist based in Spain

Julia Chereda – Ukrainian Illustrator, Graphic Designer & Artist based in Spain

Aysha Zreika – Lebanese Illustrator & Print Designer based in Spain
Aysha Zreika – Lebanese Illustrator & Print Designer based in Spain

Aysha Zreika – Lebanese Illustrator & Print Designer based in Spain

Marine Coutroutsios – Illustrator based in France
Marine Coutroutsios – Illustrator based in France

Marine Coutroutsios – Illustrator based in France

Anna Pirolli – Italian Freelance Illustrator based in Milan
Anna Pirolli – Italian Freelance Illustrator based in Milan

Anna Pirolli – Italian Freelance Illustrator based in Milan

Katerina Kirilova – Illustrator & Pattern Designer based in Bulgaria
Katerina Kirilova – Illustrator & Pattern Designer based in Bulgaria

Katerina Kirilova – Illustrator & Pattern Designer based in Bulgaria

Beck O’Hara – Bristol-based Illustrator
Beck O’Hara – Bristol-based Illustrator

Beck O’Hara – Bristol-based Illustrator

Chiara Morra – Freelance Illustrator based in Italy
Chiara Morra – Freelance Illustrator based in Italy

Chiara Morra – Freelance Illustrator based in Italy

Anna Farba – Canadian Illustrator & Botanical Artist
Anna Farba – Canadian Illustrator & Botanical Artist

Anna Farba – Canadian Illustrator & Botanical Artist

Martha Olivia – Illustrator & Pattern Designer based in England
Martha Olivia – Illustrator & Pattern Designer based in England

Martha Olivia – Illustrator & Pattern Designer based in England

Merijn Jansen – Illustrator & Printmaker in the Netherlands
Merijn Jansen – Illustrator & Printmaker in the Netherlands

Merijn Jansen – Illustrator & Printmaker in the Netherlands

Gabriella Szendrey – Hungarian Freelance Illustrator & Visdev Artist
Gabriella Szendrey – Hungarian Freelance Illustrator & Visdev Artist

Gabriella Szendrey – Hungarian Freelance Illustrator & Visdev Artist

Luisa Jung – Conceptual Illustrator from Argentina
Luisa Jung – Conceptual Illustrator from Argentina

Luisa Jung – Conceptual Illustrator from Argentina

Wendy Denissen – Illustrator based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Wendy Denissen – Illustrator based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Wendy Denissen – Illustrator based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Eszter Godina – Freelance Illustrator from Hungary
Eszter Godina – Freelance Illustrator from Hungary

Eszter Godina – Freelance Illustrator from Hungary