Illustration Ltd provides an exceptionally individual and nurturing relationship to help you to make the most of your talent. Talent which combined with a uniquely broad and deep relationship with commissioners around the world, to say nothing of a website that enjoys more commissioner visits than any other, offers our artists exclusive opportunities in terms of both volume and quality of assignments.
Because of the large number of applications we delight in receiving, it is unfortunately not possible to respond to everyone, and we ask you to forgive us for not having the resources to do so. That said, you can be absolutely sure that if we feel we can represent you, we will be in touch pronto.
* see below re email submissions
For more information and background about the agency and interesting articles covering aspects of what we look for and our working practices, have a look at the ‘Artist Advice and Info’ section on the NEWS page.
PS. We don’t generally take on students, only exceptionally.
You may be interested to listen to this very excellent interview with Sarah Beetson, our brilliant and lovely Talent Scout, about her and her work...including what she looks for when finding new talent for the agency. Listen on
iTunes and Soundcloud.
Here is a note of opinion born of experience which will hopefully be something you agree with and share with your network:
"We are always looking for the World's leading innovators of illustration, and what we especially want to see is new, individual, highly unique illustration styles. With the global saturation of the internet brings so much trend-led similar work, and we feel we want to advise students that imitating or being too inspired by current trends and styles can be detrimental to your potential future success and career. Trends move and change so quickly these days, and following them can leave you with a derivative portfolio that's a bit old hat by the time you graduate. The illustration world is one of the most competitive creative industries there is, and if your style looks too much like a number of other artists - especially if they are already established - then you are going to get lost in the competition. We recommend looking closely at yourself, your background, your interests, the things that move you and the things that you love, outside of other illustration styles, to help you find your own brilliant unique voice. And then - we very much look forward to seeing your work!"
*Please note that we are unable to except samples or attachments via email - we receive many many submissions - so inboxes become full VERY quickly, and emails bounce back if samples are sent. Emails with attachments are automatically deleted. We do apologise.
