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13 Incredible Illustrator Portfolios to Inspire Your Next Idea

Format is a specialized online portfolio platform for creatives. With more than 50,000 industry leading illustrators, artists and designers having chosen Format as the place for their work, it’s easy to find inspiration looking through their international roster. As part of our partnership for the 2025 Illustration Awards, Booooooom worked with our friends at Format to choose some of the best, most renowned illustrators we feel are leading the industry. Let their creativity serve as a catalyst for your own, and allow these standout illustrators to inspire your next great idea.

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Adrianne Huang, A Digital Showcase of Works on Paper

Adrianne Huang’s works on paper engage simultaneously with the hypnagogic and the concrete, casting richly detailed images into layers of visual metaphor. Informed by both the beauty and the unease of being a second-generation immigrant in the South, she examines broader subjects of attachment, regret, and longing. Huang’s work invites viewers to join her in grappling with such subjects from a personal perspective, and to pursue catharsis in the absence of certainty.
Adrianne likes jackets, rabbits, deep sea fish, late night drives, and guitar-forward jazz. If she could, she would spend most days collecting stationery items, trying spicy foods, and playing mahjong with friends.

Matt Panuska, A Vibrant and Eclectic Illustrator Portfolio

A self-described Artist, Illustrator, and Woodcarver, Matt Panuska was raised in west Texas, and later attended the School of Visual Arts in New York. His work draws from an array of eclectic influences like Americana folk art, psychedelia, outsider, and visionary art. His colourfully buoyant illustrations are seen widely in editorials for the likes of The New Yorker and Vic Magazine as well as features in a range of publications like It’s Nice That, Juxtapoz, Supersonic Art, Yorokubo, The Society of Illustrators, and more.

SEO Minji, An Illustrator Portfolio Finding the Beauty in the Everyday

Illustrator Minji Seo from Seoul is based in South Korea. Creating art out of “a love for life and an interest in people,” Seo’s images often emerge from daily observations–an overheard conversations, mundane activities like watching television or “doing nothing,” the posture of someone sitting on the subway, a phrase from a book read long ago, quiet moments of companionship or loneliness. Minji Seo participated in our 2024 Booooooom Illustration Awards and the awards shortlist. Seo’s work have been featured in exhibitions at Inga Gallery, Gallery Anov and Spaceuooyoung.

Ben O’Neil, A Professional Portfolio That Tells a Story

Whether it’s writing short films, making comics or hosting an open-mic reading series, Ben O’Neil is always looking for new ways to make connections and exchange meaningful ideas. An illustrator based in Toronto, O’Neil’s first graphic novel Apologetica was published by Popnoir Editions in 2019 and nominated for a 2020 Expozine Prize and Doug Wright Award for Emerging Talent. With support from the Canada Council for the Arts, he recently launched a new project, a custom illustrated tarot deck and manual. Previous freelance clients include Jacobin, Phish, Exclaim! Magazine, Toronto Metropolitan University and Left Field Brewery.

Edmon, An Illustrator Website for Animation & Commercial Work

Edmon is an illustrator and animator currently based in Barcelona. His professional work spans press and advertising projects for clients such as Spain’s nº1 newspaper El País and Penguin Random House. He has also created animated pieces and commercials for brands like Reebok, videoclips with leading figures of Spanish rap such as Foyone, and designed characters for video games. His style is defined by a fresh and playful personality, bold use of color, and a distinctive sense of humor. He is currently working on his first full-length comic.

Travis Constantine, An Editorial Illustration Portfolio

Illustrator Travis Constantine captivates audiences with his vibrant, graphic style. Based in London, Constantine is known for his humorous, thought provoking illustrations. His impressive client roster speaks to the quality and versatility of his work, which has been featured in publications such as: The Economist, Harvard Business Review, The New York Times, The Guardian, Bloomberg Businessweek, New Scientist, Forbes, Consumer Reports, The Big Issue, and Mr Porter. His illustrations for “America’s Best Startup Employers” was named among The Best of Forbes Illustration 2023.

Killian Pelletier, A Bold and Bright Illustration & Graphic Design Portfolio

Killian Pelletier is an illustrator and graphic designer based in Nantes, France.
A graduate of the École des Arts Décoratifs in Strasbourg and co-founder of Novland magazine, he blends editorial illustration, cultural posters, advertising, and screen printing into a distinctive practice. His work stands out for its clean, thoughtful compositions and spontaneous, expressive linework, always driven by a passion for telling stories through images.

Ricky Leung, A Professional Illustrator Exploring Daily Life

Using mainly pencil crayon and a variety of other textures, Ricky Leund’s illustrations reference the subtle moments of everyday life while visually carrying a bit of naivety, which pays homage to his doodles as a child. His work can be found in travel, lifestyle, fashion, and food magazines, and also in complement with journal articles and short stories. Leung has received numerous accolades, including multiple selections for the American Illustration online archive , shortlists in the Communication Arts Annual Illustration Competition (2019, 2018, 2017). His work has been featured in press outlets like dpi Magazine Taiwan, Baron Magazine, Ballpit Magazine, and It’s Nice That.

Hayden Maynard, Surrealist Illustration Portfolio

Growing up Hayden Maynard would split his time between drawing dragons and pretending to be one. His bountiful imagination is at the forefront of his work, which takes a surrealist bent to everyday scenes. A graduate of Sheridan College and now based in Kingston, his roster of clients includes: The New York Times, The Walrus, The Globe & Mail, Reader’s Digest and The Washington Post to name a few. Recent awards include:
3×3 Illustration Annual No.14, Alberta Magazine Awards Best Illustration Finalist, National Magazine Awards Best Illustration Finalist, American Illustration 2021 and Society of Illustrators 64th Annual Exhibition 2022

Anna Sorokina, A Dynamic Portfolio for an Award-Winning Illustrator

Anna Sorokina is an award-winning illustrator whose clients include NPR, The New York Times, LA Times, MIT Technology Review, Atlas Obscura, The New Republic, The Marshall Project, and many others.

Maria Källström, A Portfolio Showcasing Book and Motion Graphic Illustration

Maria Källström is known for her imaginative and playful illustrations. Based in Stockholm, Maria specializes in book illustrations, with dozens of titles to her name. Her dynamic characters engage and delight on a wide range of narratives from the humorous to the educational, to the fantastic. Maria has an MFA in Graphic Design and Illustration from the Konstfack University of Art, Craft and Design and has received training in both illustration and motion graphics/animation. Her impressive client list includes: WWF, Barnradion, Gothia fortbildning and Studentlitteratur to name a few.

Colleen O’Hara, Whimsical editorial Illustration

Colleen O’Hara has loved words and pictures since she was a little girl; along with animals, astronauts and architecture. She received her degree in English and Art History before attending OCAD to study illustration & design. After 12 years in the advertising and design industry, she started her freelance illustration career. From portraits to pop-up greeting cards, Colleen has created sophisticated images with a whimsical twist for editorial, advertising, and corporate clients. She enjoys the creative process and finding solutions unique to each project. Previous clients include: Universal Studios, Scholastic Canada, Toyota and the Grammy Awards, to name a few.

Carly Gledhill, Award-Winning Children’s Book Illustration

Carly Gledhill is a children’s book author, illustrator, and surface pattern designer, based in Manchester, U.K. Her work draws from a love of colour, 90’s Kid’s TV, slapstick humour, mid century design and hours spent tending to her garden. She has completed an MA in Children’s Book Illustration and also works as a print designer for U.K based collective New Kid Club. Carly illustrates picture, novelty and board books for publishers including Macmillan, Penguin Random House and Andersen Press. In 2024 Carly’s work was a winner at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair illustrators exhibition, The Cheltenham Illustration Awards, the Chen Bochui Illustration Exhibition, Pictoplasma and a chosen entry to Illustration West 62.

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