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Sean Totten

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Houston, United States
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Pencil Illustration, Character Design, Fantasy Illustration
Pencil Illustration, Character Design, Fantasy Illustration
With a Bachelor’s degree in Rhetoric and Writing and additional coursework in Drawing, I am passionate about art, drawing and creating new worlds for audiences to experie...
Craindallas

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Houston, United States
Illustrator
Freelance Gig
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Hello everyone, My name is Dallas Crain and I am approaching my final quarter at The Art Institute of Houston. I have experience in 3D art from props to designing enviro...
catdrapela

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Houston, United States
Illustrator
2D Animation, Character Design, Illustration
2D Animation, Character Design, Illustration
I'm an Illustrator from Houston Texas, recently moved to Los Angeles!
Monique

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Houston, United States
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Illustration, Infographic, Logo
Illustration, Infographic, Logo
Illustrator/Concept artist and Graphic Designer
Teo Wilson

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Houston, United States
Illustrator
Adobe Illustrator, T-shirt Design, Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator, T-shirt Design, Adobe Photoshop
Hello, my name is Staci "Teo" Wilson. I am graphic designer, based in San Antonio, Texas, and I am beyond devoted and passionate about my work, what I stand for, and chan...
Jennifer Pham

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Houston, United States
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Cartoon, Illustration, Freehand Digital Illustration
Cartoon, Illustration, Freehand Digital Illustration
Hello! I am a Freelance Illustrator with a passion for all forms of creative endeavors. I've been working for the past 6 years on various commision works varying from cre...
Emma Matocha

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Houston, United States
Illustrator
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Branding
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Branding
I am a Houston-based graphic designer with a focus in print, branding, and illustration. I have experience working at both in-house and agency designer positions. Some of...
Kaylee Garcia

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Houston, United States
Illustrator
Artwork, Illustration, Procreate
Artwork, Illustration, Procreate
I am a digital artist, illustrator, and designer.. I have a webcomic in the works called, "Rock Out!" -- Check out my Carrd: https://okdandy.carrd.co/ OR just hop ...
Carmen Cano

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Houston, United States
Illustrator
Banner, Cartoon, Character Design
Banner, Cartoon, Character Design
As a freelance artist with over 40 years of experience, I am passionate about bringing stories and characters to life through my art. I have worked with various clients, ...
AlenaBlanchard

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Houston, United States
Illustrator
Artwork, Charcoal Illustration, Explainer Video
Artwork, Charcoal Illustration, Explainer Video
I am realistic portrait artist who specializes in charcoal and pastel drawings of both people and animals. Please visit my website www.alenab.me to see more of my work.
fakiha

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Houston, United States
Illustrator
Banner, Book Cover, Book Illustration
Banner, Book Cover, Book Illustration
Hi! My name is Fakiha and I'm a passionate and dedicated Graphic Designer specializing in children's book illustrations. With a strong background in freelancing, I've ha...
J Smooth Ink

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Houston, United States
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Illustration, Logo, Web Design
Illustration, Logo, Web Design
I am an experienced graphic designers who create visual concepts, by hand or using computer software, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers. ...

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How To Hire an Illustrator in Houston, United States

To kick things off, choose what type of illustrator you need for your project.

Custom illustrators can be hired directly from the following pages:

  • Children's book illustrators for hire
  • Comic illustrators for hire
  • Logo artists for hire
  • Designers for hire

Next, it's time to start the hiring process:

Finding An Illustrator For Hire

Looking for illustrators might seem like a time-consuming affair.

Twine simplifies the process of looking for an illustrator by implementing a vetting process, matching clients to creatives through over 10 different criteria.

Here's a quick overview of how to hire an illustrator using the platform:

  1. Post up a job, detailing the nature of your project
  2. Wait for illustrators to pitch on your brief
  3. Review your pitches and choose a candidate
  4. Negotiate your terms
  5. Sorted!

Tips For Writing Your Job Brief

Here's an interesting statistic:

60% of pitches for jobs online have been abandoned due to the application's length or complexity

Although Twine manually vets all pitches that a client receives, it's really important to make sure your brief is clear and concise to maximize the volume of high-quality pitches you receive.

By posting a clear and concise brief for your illustration, freelance illustrators will be able to quickly gain an understanding of your project and determine if they're a good match.

To maximize your chances of receiving high-quality pitches, make sure to include the following information within your job brief:

  • Who you are

  • What you require (and why)

  • The size & scope of your project

  • References of work you like

  • Target audience

  • Budget

  • Deadline

If you'd like a more in-depth look at how to structure your project brief, check out our illustration project brief example .

How Much Does It Cost To Hire An Illustrator in Houston, United States?

The cost of hiring an illustrator will vary significantly from project to project.

For example, if you wanted to hire an illustrator for a children's book, it would cost you a lot more than hiring a logo designer for a basic business logo.

Using the data from our network of freelance illustrators, here are the ranges you can expect for a day's work (7-8 hours):

Illustrator LevelJuniorMid-LevelExpert
Day Rate$150-250$250-500$500-1000

Here are the price ranges in GBP:

Illustrator LevelJuniorMid-LevelExpert
Iay Rate£100-200£200-400£400-800

How much does it cost to get a book illustrated?

Using the data from our platform, book illustration can vary from $80 to $2,000. The average price of a book illustration on Twine is $546.67

How much do illustrators cost per image?

Cheap illustrations can cost as little as $20, whereas more expensive pieces can cost as much as $450. Using the data from our platform, the average cost per image on Twine is $68.93.

In general, the more images you require, the cheaper the cost per image will be.

If you'd like a more thorough overview of illustrator rates, head over to our freelance illustration marketplace to view current listings, alongside our network of custom illustrators for hire.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why hire an illustrator?

Here's the thing:

As tempting as it might be to use stock art…

Your customers will spot it in an instant.

And do you know what they'll think?

They'll think you've taken shortcuts with your product.

You need an illustrator to produce original work if you want to showcase the time, effort and energy you've put into your work.

If that doesn't convince you, here are three further advantages of commissioning original illustration work:

Retain creative autonomy

Working with stock art can force you to compromise on your product in order to make the artwork fit. Hiring a freelancer lets you tailor the art to your product.

Stand out from your competitors

90% of information processed by the brain is visual. An original, eye-catching illustration is an excellent way of setting yourself apart from the competition.

Keep your costs down

Top-quality stock art is expensive, with many providers locking you into an extensive subscription plan. An original illustration will not only be far-superior in quality, but often more cost-effective than stock art.

What are the advantages of hiring a freelance illustrator over an agency?

Great question!

Here are the top three advantages of hiring a freelance illustrator over an agency:

Price point

With office space, employee benefits and set working hours, agencies have high overheads factored into their costs. Hiring a freelancer cuts out the middleman and provides you with a top-quality result at an effective price point.

Experience

Top-notch illustrators will often start their careers at an agency before moving on to freelance work. This makes freelancers some of the most experienced & knowledgeable professionals in the game.

Specialism

Most agencies target a broad market. Instead, many freelancers will specialize in a particular niche of illustration, such as children's books or album artwork. This allows you to choose a professional who lives and breathes your particular project.

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