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Charlie

Brookvale , Australia

4.9

(4)

Pricing starts at $500

(I paint my designs that have been created after working with the clients)

Canvas commissions,Custom designs for wallpapers or decals

Pick me for:

Large outside walls where I can showcase my skills and style. Especially in smaller rural towns where I can get to know the locals and people who may not have seen a large artwork getting created before.

Reviews:

Charlie created an awesome artwork for our Coogee Bay Hotel 150 Years celebration campaign. Charlie has a great unique style, is great to work with and we're super stoked with the final artwork.
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Cara

Lilyfield, Australia

5.0

(6)

Pricing starts at $1,500

(I paint my designs that have been created after working with the clients)

Live painting events,Online Workshop,Tattoo Design,Interviews,Canvas commissions,Custom designs for wallpapers or decals

Pick me for:

A good brief really excites me! Regardless of the material, location, surface or subject matter, a clear-cut brief is always a great start. I love moving between digital art and physical illustration. Anything from a mural to live art to a digital artwork, it's all super enjoyable.

Reviews:

Cara did an illustration for our workspace and it came out absolutely stunning with colours and she was able to design exactly what we had in mind. She was very understanding with timings and was quick to answer any questions or queries. Highly recommend to any one looking to work with her
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Melina

Mulgrave, Australia

5.0

(1)

Pricing starts at $400

(I can replicate designs if it suits my style)

Live painting events,Interviews,Canvas commissions for clients,Doing custom designs for wallpaper or decals

Pick me for:

MINIMALISTIC line paintings of faces, words or florals...but really anything in black and white - bold, dramatic, emotive.

Reviews:

Melina is an INCREDIBLE artist! Her talents and passions work hand in hand to create extraordinary unique pieces that I cannot stop purchasing! She is an absolute delight to work with; professional, transparent and accommodating! On top of it all she is a beautiful woman and I am honoured to have pieces of her work in my home.
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Andrew

Town of Bassendean, Australia

5.0

(4)

Pricing starts at $2,147,483,647

(I do not mind replicating an existing design)

Workshops,Interviews,Live painting events,Tattoo Design,Custom designs for wallpapers or decals,Canvas commissions

Pick me for:

Large murals containing portraits, landscape or animals where the aim is colourful exploration of light and colour to create high impact artworks on the realistic side.

Reviews:

Andrew demonstrated excellence in his work, displaying punctuality and professionalism. I will certainly enlist his services again in the future for updating my menu prices on the chalkboard. thanks again Andrew!
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Kailin

Sydney, Australia

5.0

(14)

Pricing starts at $500

(I do not mind replicating an existing design)

Tattoo Design,Canvas commissions,Custom designs for wallpapers or decals,Live painting events

Pick me for:

All! I love experimenting with different ideas and styles of painting. Realism is my strong suit, but I thoroughly enjoy abstract and fun patterns and colors.

Reviews:

Kailin was amazing- from initial consultation, concept, and all the way through to delivering the final product. We will definitely work with her again.
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Glen

Melbourne, Australia

5.0

(12)

Pricing starts at $1,000

(I do not mind replicating an existing design)

Workshops,Interviews,Live painting events,Canvas commissions,Custom designs for wallpapers or decals

Pick me for:

Murals and illustration

Reviews:

Glen was great to work with, he's a really nice guy and an amazing artist. We gave Glen some guidance of what we were thinking for the mural and he surpassed all of our expectations! We're absolutely thrilled with the results. Thanks Glen.
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Damien

Melbourne, Australia

5.0

(2)

Pricing starts at $1,250

(I do not mind replicating an existing design)

Workshops,Live painting events,Custom designs for wallpapers or decals,Canvas commissions

Pick me for:

Public Art Commissions, Large scale works, private works at home or a workplace. Anything out of the ordinary.

Reviews:

Damien did the most incredible piece for a soulmate that passed away. He was attentive and very open to discuss options. The best decision I made! So grateful for his talent and ease of communication. Thank you Damien!
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Alison

Peregian Springs, Australia

5.0

(12)

Pricing starts at $500

(I can replicate designs if it suits my style)

Workshops,Interviews,Online Workshop,Live painting events,Canvas commissions

Pick me for:

Big, bold colours: movement, curiosity. I love painting works that permeate vibrant energy and tickle the mind.

Reviews:

It was an absolute pleasure working with Alison on our school garden mural project. She is a great communicator and she was really open to feedback and flexible with details which made the process very smooth. She was excellent with and very inclusive of the students who did a little bit of the painting and her enthusiasm for the project was so encouraging. I would definitely recommend Alison to anyone looking for a talented artist to do a job for them.
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Australian illustrators to hire, much like illustrators from other parts of Australia, specialise in a specific niche of artwork. An illustrator for hire is a person who creates two-dimensional images for various creative reasons. Some illustrators work alongside large brands or magazines. Others create artwork for children's books or medical manuals. Typical Australian illustrators will choose an area they excel in and focus their talents on that artistic niche. Digital artists can design artwork specific to businesses websites embodying the theme or aesthetic of a company.

Now, there are plenty of cheap illustrators for hire that will get the job done. But, much like all art (big or small projects), good work is worth the price. As mentioned, some illustrators for hire only work in their excelling field. Artists with a deep understanding of the human body may only accept jobs for medical booklets or websites. Cartoonists may veer toward greeting cards, wrapping paper or children's books. There is space and demand for every type of artists within the realm of illustrators.

Despite how many illustrators to hire there are, there will always be demand. New products, businesses, books, brands and ideas are consistently being formed. These concepts need design, making "illustrators for hire near me" quite the popular Google search.

A Melbourne illustrator will often set their hours. These hours can depend on other projects, general availability and, truthfully, project interest. We encourage connecting with illustrators that have a history of working in the field required. Commissioning a medical manual illustrator to design a children's book might be met with uncertainty. Where to hire illustrators? Anywhere. Despite being Australian based, you can connect with an illustrator from across the globe as most designs can be digitalised. A lot of illustrators are more than willing to help form your vision. Let's get creative!