8 incredible illustrators worth knowing about!
Every year we’re blown away by the creativity and innovation of emerging artists in the illustration and mark making fields, and for 2026 it was no different! We were delighted to see plenty of textural analogue techniques, colourblock prints and detailed brushwork all available for you to explore in this curated line-up of creative talent. From papercut collage to technical pencil drawing, have a swipe through and save down these names for when you next need a talented illustrator to collaborate with.
You can now discover our full line-up of emerging creatives pushing the boundaries in It’s Nice That’s dedicated Ones to Watch 2026 directory, explore it via the link in our bio. #ItsNiceThat#OnesToWatch2026
Creatives featured in this post:
Bo Carrick Colston (bocolstonart)
Edward Reynolds (sqwash.ed)
Eli Klavdienko (eleeeish)
Euan Saunders (euan_saunders)
Holly Welchie (hollywelchie)
Janne Marie Dauer (jmdauer)
Eloise Knight (eloisepegg...