If you could be anything in the world, what would it be? If you ask me, I’d be an illustrator. Why? Simply put, artists have the unique ability to take the wildest thoughts that pop into their head and manifest that idea into a stunning work of art! …and meanwhile, I struggle drawing stick figures with even lengthened arms and legs ¯\_(ツ)__/¯.
Being unbound by creative limits in the real world, I was curious to know, how does an illustrator create a website and what would it look like? Would the cold parameters of a computer screen harden the beauty of their works, or would the combined elements of digital and hand-drawn create a modern masterpiece, like in these Wix animation websites? Well, I won’t keep you in suspense much longer! Read on to discover nearly a dozen examples of illustrator websites – *spoiler alert, they’re absolutely stunning, web design and all.
Originally from Argentina, Ana is now a proud Barcelona-based artist with a “less is more” approach to her work. This illustrator and graphic designer pairs strong colors with bold yet simple shapes to form her signature style on this illustrator Wix website example. Fans of Ana’s art can easily purchase prints off of her websites thanks to the incorporation of an online store. We love the graphic design websites inspiration we can pull from Ana's site.
Annie Ryan is a graphic image maker/illustrator who creates art using mixed media. For her website, Annie lets her art do most of the talking. For her illustration portfolio, she opted for a single-pager that stylishly showcases her work both in an image gallery and as the site’s background using a parallax scrolling effect.
What would your pet look like if they got up for work like the rest of us? Would they put on a pair of work boots, or would they be more likely to wear a fine Chanel suit? Sarah Zimmer creates custom pet portraits for her clients that showcase just that. The gallery on her illustrator website beautifully showcases what Sparky and friends would look if they were a little lighter on the animal instincts – and maybe more business savvy.
Lisbon-based illustrator, Espirro calls his artistic style “a combo of nonsense and common sense” – which just happen to be my favorite things, too. Not tied to one medium, Espirro showcases his drawings on anything you could think of, including clothing (for humans and dogs), home decor, and you can even schedule an appointment to get a tattoo of your favorite piece. Having so many promo options could have easily ended up an organizational nightmare, but Espirro does a great job keeping his website clean and easy to navigate by separating each project category with a drop-down menu.
Olivia may describe herself as an illustrator and “photograph taker,” but between you and me, I think she’s being modest. Her artist website proudly displays gorgeous pattern work, humourous graphic posters, prints, photography and mixed media work. All this and more is stylishly presented on slideshow galleries separated by category on her website.
Love music? Prepare to be blown away by Travis Braun. This illustrator and educator creates music posters that are riddled with hidden meanings and Easter eggs that make them super fun for fans to experience. Anyone itching to learn more about Travis’s work can read all about what inspired him to create posters for some of the world’s biggest bands on his website’s blog.
This Helsinki-based art educator mixes real world and fantasy by sprinkling fun drawings all throughout his illustrator website. A true artist, Ilpo’s website showcases an array of talent, including: design, illustrations, and even original music.
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