{"id":1059854,"date":"2022-08-21T16:31:02","date_gmt":"2022-08-21T16:31:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/?p=1059854"},"modified":"2023-10-01T18:56:25","modified_gmt":"2023-10-01T18:56:25","slug":"types-of-illustration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/en\/types-of-illustration\/","title":{"rendered":"Types of Illustration &#8211; Visualization Techniques and Styles"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"shariff shariff-align-flex-start shariff-widget-align-flex-start shariff-buttonstretch\" data-services=\"facebook%7Cpinterest\" data-url=\"https%3A%2F%2Facrylgiessen.com%2Fen%2Ftypes-of-illustration%2F\" data-timestamp=\"1696186585\" data-hidezero=\"1\" data-backendurl=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/en\/wp-json\/shariff\/v1\/share_counts?\"><ul class=\"shariff-buttons theme-color orientation-horizontal buttonsize-medium\"><li class=\"shariff-button facebook shariff-nocustomcolor\" style=\"background-color:#4273c8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Facrylgiessen.com%2Fen%2Ftypes-of-illustration%2F\" title=\"Bei Facebook teilen\" aria-label=\"Bei Facebook teilen\" role=\"button\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"shariff-link\" style=\"; background-color:#3b5998; color:#fff\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"shariff-icon\" style=\"\"><svg width=\"32px\" height=\"20px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 32\"><path fill=\"#3b5998\" d=\"M17.1 0.2v4.7h-2.8q-1.5 0-2.1 0.6t-0.5 1.9v3.4h5.2l-0.7 5.3h-4.5v13.6h-5.5v-13.6h-4.5v-5.3h4.5v-3.9q0-3.3 1.9-5.2t5-1.8q2.6 0 4.1 0.2z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"shariff-text\">teilen<\/span>&nbsp;<span data-service=\"facebook\" style=\"color:#3b5998\" class=\"shariff-count shariff-hidezero\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"shariff-button pinterest shariff-nocustomcolor\" style=\"background-color:#e70f18\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/link\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Facrylgiessen.com%2Fen%2Ftypes-of-illustration%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Facrylgiessen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F08%2FTypes-of-Illustration.jpg&description=Types%20of%20Illustration%20%E2%80%93%20Visualization%20Techniques%20and%20Styles\" title=\"Bei Pinterest pinnen\" aria-label=\"Bei Pinterest pinnen\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"shariff-link\" style=\"; background-color:#cb2027; color:#fff\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"shariff-icon\" style=\"\"><svg width=\"32px\" height=\"20px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 27 32\"><path fill=\"#cb2027\" d=\"M27.4 16q0 3.7-1.8 6.9t-5 5-6.9 1.9q-2 0-3.9-0.6 1.1-1.7 1.4-2.9 0.2-0.6 1-3.8 0.4 0.7 1.3 1.2t2 0.5q2.1 0 3.8-1.2t2.7-3.4 0.9-4.8q0-2-1.1-3.8t-3.1-2.9-4.5-1.2q-1.9 0-3.5 0.5t-2.8 1.4-2 2-1.2 2.3-0.4 2.4q0 1.9 0.7 3.3t2.1 2q0.5 0.2 0.7-0.4 0-0.1 0.1-0.5t0.2-0.5q0.1-0.4-0.2-0.8-0.9-1.1-0.9-2.7 0-2.7 1.9-4.6t4.9-2q2.7 0 4.2 1.5t1.5 3.8q0 3-1.2 5.2t-3.1 2.1q-1.1 0-1.7-0.8t-0.4-1.9q0.1-0.6 0.5-1.7t0.5-1.8 0.2-1.4q0-0.9-0.5-1.5t-1.4-0.6q-1.1 0-1.9 1t-0.8 2.6q0 1.3 0.4 2.2l-1.8 7.5q-0.3 1.2-0.2 3.2-3.7-1.6-6-5t-2.3-7.6q0-3.7 1.9-6.9t5-5 6.9-1.9 6.9 1.9 5 5 1.8 6.9z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"shariff-text\">merken<\/span>&nbsp;<span data-service=\"pinterest\" style=\"color:#cb2027\" class=\"shariff-count shariff-hidezero\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"shariff-button twitter shariff-nocustomcolor\" style=\"background-color:#595959\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Facrylgiessen.com%2Fen%2Ftypes-of-illustration%2F&text=Types%20of%20Illustration%20%E2%80%93%20Visualization%20Techniques%20and%20Styles\" title=\"Bei X teilen\" aria-label=\"Bei X teilen\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"shariff-link\" style=\"; background-color:#000; color:#fff\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"shariff-icon\" style=\"\"><svg width=\"32px\" height=\"20px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#000\" d=\"M14.258 10.152L23.176 0h-2.113l-7.747 8.813L7.133 0H0l9.352 13.328L0 23.973h2.113l8.176-9.309 6.531 9.309h7.133zm-2.895 3.293l-.949-1.328L2.875 1.56h3.246l6.086 8.523.945 1.328 7.91 11.078h-3.246zm0 0\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"shariff-text\">teilen<\/span>&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are you an aspiring illustrator looking to discover more information about the craft and the many forms it can take? Or maybe, like us, you have been struggling to find a suitable definition for exactly what illustration is. In either case, worry not for you are in the right place. We have compiled all of this information and more here so that you do not have to!<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #;color:#\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #;color:#\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/en\/types-of-illustration\/#What_Is_Illustration\" >What Is Illustration?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/en\/types-of-illustration\/#How_Does_Illustration_Differ_From_Art\" >How Does Illustration Differ From Art?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/en\/types-of-illustration\/#How_Does_Illustration_Differ_From_Graphic_Design\" >How Does Illustration Differ From Graphic Design?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/en\/types-of-illustration\/#The_Different_Types_of_Illustration\" >The Different Types of Illustration<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/en\/types-of-illustration\/#Editorial_Illustration\" >Editorial Illustration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/en\/types-of-illustration\/#Infographics\" >Infographics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/en\/types-of-illustration\/#Concept_Art\" >Concept Art<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/en\/types-of-illustration\/#Advertising_Illustration\" >Advertising Illustration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/en\/types-of-illustration\/#Fashion_Illustration\" >Fashion Illustration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/en\/types-of-illustration\/#Packaging_Illustration\" >Packaging Illustration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/en\/types-of-illustration\/#Livre_dArt\" >Livre d\u2019Art<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/en\/types-of-illustration\/#TechnicalScientific_Illustration\" >Technical\/Scientific Illustration<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/en\/types-of-illustration\/#Traditional_Illustration_Versus_Modern_Illustration\" >Traditional Illustration Versus Modern Illustration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/en\/types-of-illustration\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/en\/types-of-illustration\/#What_Is_Illustration_Art\" >What Is Illustration Art?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/en\/types-of-illustration\/#How_Do_You_Make_a_Good_Illustration\" >How Do You Make a Good Illustration?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/en\/types-of-illustration\/#Are_Illustrations_Works_of_Art_or_Design\" >Are Illustrations Works of Art or Design?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Illustration\"><\/span>What Is Illustration?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before we get into discussing the types of illustration, we should first develop an understanding of exactly what illustration is. Is it like art, but also\u2026 not? If you have spent time researching this topic before then you might have come to realize just how much the parameters for what constitutes an illustration are up for debate. So, what is illustration, you ask? Let us begin, then, by establishing a functional definition.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1060064\" src=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Art-Used-in-Advertising-Illustration.jpg\" alt=\"Art Used in Advertising Illustration\" width=\"848\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Art-Used-in-Advertising-Illustration.jpg 848w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Art-Used-in-Advertising-Illustration-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Art-Used-in-Advertising-Illustration-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Art-Used-in-Advertising-Illustration-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Art-Used-in-Advertising-Illustration-75x50.jpg 75w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Art-Used-in-Advertising-Illustration-110x73.jpg 110w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Art-Used-in-Advertising-Illustration-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Art-Used-in-Advertising-Illustration-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Art-Used-in-Advertising-Illustration-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Art-Used-in-Advertising-Illustration-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Art-Used-in-Advertising-Illustration-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Art-Used-in-Advertising-Illustration-610x406.jpg 610w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Art-Used-in-Advertising-Illustration-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In English, the literary definition of \u201cillustrate\u201d is to demonstrate and show. This pretty much sums up the primary purpose of an illustration. To put it plain and simple, an illustration is a visualized representation of a concept, text, or process. It is an image, drawn, photographed, or otherwise designed, that is primarily meant to provide explanation and context. Illustrations can come in the form of many things. Even the maps and symbols depicting climatic conditions behind the weatherman on TV are illustrations because they provide supplementary explanations for the accompanying text and speech. If the explanation of a particular context requires imagery to further convey its meaning, this imagery will be an illustration.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1060066\" src=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrations-Used-for-Weather-Chart.jpg\" alt=\"Illustrations Used for Weather Chart\" width=\"848\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrations-Used-for-Weather-Chart.jpg 848w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrations-Used-for-Weather-Chart-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrations-Used-for-Weather-Chart-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrations-Used-for-Weather-Chart-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrations-Used-for-Weather-Chart-75x50.jpg 75w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrations-Used-for-Weather-Chart-110x73.jpg 110w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrations-Used-for-Weather-Chart-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrations-Used-for-Weather-Chart-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrations-Used-for-Weather-Chart-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrations-Used-for-Weather-Chart-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrations-Used-for-Weather-Chart-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrations-Used-for-Weather-Chart-610x406.jpg 610w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrations-Used-for-Weather-Chart-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Illustration is strongly influenced by semiotics, which is the study of signs, symbols, and what they signify within society. As such, good illustrations should be comprehensible even without any accompanying text. For instance, consider the green pedestrian symbol on a traffic light; the anthropic silhouette is displayed in a posture that implies walking while the <a href=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/en\/shades-of-green-color\/\"><strong>color green<\/strong><\/a> implies to pedestrians that it is time to \u201cgo\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1060067\" src=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Instantly-Recognizable-Illustration.jpg\" alt=\"Instantly Recognizable Illustration\" width=\"848\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Instantly-Recognizable-Illustration.jpg 848w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Instantly-Recognizable-Illustration-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Instantly-Recognizable-Illustration-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Instantly-Recognizable-Illustration-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Instantly-Recognizable-Illustration-75x50.jpg 75w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Instantly-Recognizable-Illustration-110x73.jpg 110w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Instantly-Recognizable-Illustration-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Instantly-Recognizable-Illustration-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Instantly-Recognizable-Illustration-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Instantly-Recognizable-Illustration-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Instantly-Recognizable-Illustration-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Instantly-Recognizable-Illustration-610x406.jpg 610w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Instantly-Recognizable-Illustration-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Unlike with art, the meaning behind an illustration should not be a matter of subjective opinion. Instead, an illustration should be designed to immediately convey an idea that cannot be misinterpreted.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1060091\" src=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Function-of-Modern-Illustration.jpg\" alt=\"Function of Modern Design\" width=\"848\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Function-of-Modern-Illustration.jpg 848w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Function-of-Modern-Illustration-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Function-of-Modern-Illustration-768x487.jpg 768w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Function-of-Modern-Illustration-30x19.jpg 30w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Function-of-Modern-Illustration-75x48.jpg 75w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Function-of-Modern-Illustration-110x70.jpg 110w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Function-of-Modern-Illustration-160x102.jpg 160w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Function-of-Modern-Illustration-500x317.jpg 500w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Function-of-Modern-Illustration-50x32.jpg 50w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Function-of-Modern-Illustration-100x63.jpg 100w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Function-of-Modern-Illustration-200x127.jpg 200w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Function-of-Modern-Illustration-610x387.jpg 610w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Function-of-Modern-Illustration-150x95.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_Illustration_Differ_From_Art\"><\/span>How Does Illustration Differ From Art?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>First of all, illustration may or may not be considered art depending on where you lean in the philosophical debate. But what can be argued, however, is that illustration is its own form of art separate from what one might describe as \u201ctrue\u201d art. The difference between the two lies in the idea that art is brought along through an artist\u2019s inspiration and inner mind, whereas illustrations are meant to inform. While the primary goal of art is to express emotions and aesthetics, the main role of an illustration is, above all else, to explain.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1060069\" src=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrations-on-Flight-Safety-Chart.jpg\" alt=\"Illustrations on Flight Safety Chart\" width=\"848\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrations-on-Flight-Safety-Chart.jpg 848w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrations-on-Flight-Safety-Chart-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrations-on-Flight-Safety-Chart-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrations-on-Flight-Safety-Chart-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrations-on-Flight-Safety-Chart-75x50.jpg 75w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrations-on-Flight-Safety-Chart-110x73.jpg 110w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrations-on-Flight-Safety-Chart-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrations-on-Flight-Safety-Chart-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrations-on-Flight-Safety-Chart-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrations-on-Flight-Safety-Chart-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrations-on-Flight-Safety-Chart-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrations-on-Flight-Safety-Chart-610x406.jpg 610w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrations-on-Flight-Safety-Chart-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>The production of an illustration comes with very clear-cut criteria and intentions. Most typically observed in advertising, illustration is used by companies to appeal to consumers and make them buy more products.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1060070\" src=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustration-Used-for-Advertising.jpg\" alt=\"Illustration Used for Advertising\" width=\"848\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustration-Used-for-Advertising.jpg 848w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustration-Used-for-Advertising-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustration-Used-for-Advertising-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustration-Used-for-Advertising-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustration-Used-for-Advertising-75x50.jpg 75w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustration-Used-for-Advertising-110x73.jpg 110w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustration-Used-for-Advertising-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustration-Used-for-Advertising-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustration-Used-for-Advertising-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustration-Used-for-Advertising-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustration-Used-for-Advertising-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustration-Used-for-Advertising-610x406.jpg 610w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustration-Used-for-Advertising-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Going back to the philosophical debate, this is probably where most people decide to draw the line between art and illustration. Unlike art which is produced for the purpose of aesthetics, illustration is most commonly associated with branding and marketing and ultimately with financial profit, something which some might argue to be the very antithesis of \u201ctrue\u201d art. <a href=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/en\/types-of-visual-art\/\"><strong>Art is the visual exploration<\/strong><\/a> and expression of a subject from the perspective of the artist, whereas illustration is meant to direct your attention to something specific, like a product.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1060071\" src=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Art-vs-Illustration.jpg\" alt=\"Art vs. Illustration\" width=\"848\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Art-vs-Illustration.jpg 848w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Art-vs-Illustration-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Art-vs-Illustration-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Art-vs-Illustration-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Art-vs-Illustration-75x50.jpg 75w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Art-vs-Illustration-110x73.jpg 110w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Art-vs-Illustration-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Art-vs-Illustration-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Art-vs-Illustration-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Art-vs-Illustration-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Art-vs-Illustration-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Art-vs-Illustration-610x406.jpg 610w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Art-vs-Illustration-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_Illustration_Differ_From_Graphic_Design\"><\/span>How Does Illustration Differ From Graphic Design?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Although they are often conflated with one another, illustration and graphic design are two separate creative fields with several key distinctions between each other. There is nevertheless a lot of overlap between the two which may lead to some confusion when it comes to telling them apart.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1060074\" src=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Graphic-Designer-vs-Illustrator.jpg\" alt=\"Graphic Designer vs. Illustrator\" width=\"848\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Graphic-Designer-vs-Illustrator.jpg 848w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Graphic-Designer-vs-Illustrator-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Graphic-Designer-vs-Illustrator-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Graphic-Designer-vs-Illustrator-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Graphic-Designer-vs-Illustrator-75x50.jpg 75w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Graphic-Designer-vs-Illustrator-110x73.jpg 110w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Graphic-Designer-vs-Illustrator-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Graphic-Designer-vs-Illustrator-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Graphic-Designer-vs-Illustrator-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Graphic-Designer-vs-Illustrator-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Graphic-Designer-vs-Illustrator-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Graphic-Designer-vs-Illustrator-610x406.jpg 610w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Graphic-Designer-vs-Illustrator-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Illustration, for starters, is the application of art to dispense information (as in, to tell a story). Graphic design, on the other hand, is holistically concerned with every aspect of a piece. This includes the layout, the font of texts, the color palate, and so on. Here is an easy way to picture it: an illustrator can design a specific image for a specific purpose while a graphic designer can decide where and how that image is presented in relation to every other element of the piece.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1060075\" src=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Collaborating-Illustrator-and-Graphic-Designer.jpg\" alt=\"Collaborating Illustrator and Graphic Designer\" width=\"848\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Collaborating-Illustrator-and-Graphic-Designer.jpg 848w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Collaborating-Illustrator-and-Graphic-Designer-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Collaborating-Illustrator-and-Graphic-Designer-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Collaborating-Illustrator-and-Graphic-Designer-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Collaborating-Illustrator-and-Graphic-Designer-75x50.jpg 75w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Collaborating-Illustrator-and-Graphic-Designer-110x73.jpg 110w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Collaborating-Illustrator-and-Graphic-Designer-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Collaborating-Illustrator-and-Graphic-Designer-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Collaborating-Illustrator-and-Graphic-Designer-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Collaborating-Illustrator-and-Graphic-Designer-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Collaborating-Illustrator-and-Graphic-Designer-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Collaborating-Illustrator-and-Graphic-Designer-610x406.jpg 610w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Collaborating-Illustrator-and-Graphic-Designer-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Different_Types_of_Illustration\"><\/span>The Different Types of Illustration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are interested in learning a little bit more about the various types and styles of illustration or are simply looking for some illustration ideas, here is a list of some of the more popular examples and some information regarding their uses.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1060086\" src=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrations-for-Project.jpg\" alt=\"Illustrations for Project\" width=\"848\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrations-for-Project.jpg 848w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrations-for-Project-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrations-for-Project-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrations-for-Project-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrations-for-Project-75x50.jpg 75w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrations-for-Project-110x73.jpg 110w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrations-for-Project-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrations-for-Project-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrations-for-Project-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrations-for-Project-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrations-for-Project-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrations-for-Project-610x406.jpg 610w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrations-for-Project-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Editorial_Illustration\"><\/span>Editorial Illustration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Images that are created to support pieces of writing in publications such as magazines, journals, websites, and newspapers are called editorial illustrations. These illustrations are common and easy to spot alongside editorial texts to provide a visual element to the piece.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1060077\" src=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Publisher-Selecting-Editorial-Illustration.jpg\" alt=\" Publisher Selecting Editorial Illustration\" width=\"848\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Publisher-Selecting-Editorial-Illustration.jpg 848w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Publisher-Selecting-Editorial-Illustration-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Publisher-Selecting-Editorial-Illustration-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Publisher-Selecting-Editorial-Illustration-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Publisher-Selecting-Editorial-Illustration-75x50.jpg 75w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Publisher-Selecting-Editorial-Illustration-110x73.jpg 110w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Publisher-Selecting-Editorial-Illustration-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Publisher-Selecting-Editorial-Illustration-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Publisher-Selecting-Editorial-Illustration-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Publisher-Selecting-Editorial-Illustration-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Publisher-Selecting-Editorial-Illustration-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Publisher-Selecting-Editorial-Illustration-610x406.jpg 610w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Publisher-Selecting-Editorial-Illustration-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>The most immediate benefit of an editorial illustration is of course the fact that images are more eye-catching than text. Editorial illustration techniques will assist in grabbing and retaining the interest of readers. Secondly, the information relayed in editorial illustrations can deliver greater perspective and depth to the publication.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\"><iframe title=\"Conceptual and Editorial Illustration with Harriet Lee-Merrion\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mfyC7-L43RA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Infographics\"><\/span>Infographics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Infographic illustration is an integral element in news and educational media. The illustration techniques applied in infographics take inspiration and aspects of graphic design and communication tools to visually demonstrate data-centric information in a way that is clearly comprehensible and easy to follow.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1060078\" src=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Digital-Infographic-Illustration.jpg\" alt=\"Digital Infographic Illustration\" width=\"848\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Digital-Infographic-Illustration.jpg 848w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Digital-Infographic-Illustration-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Digital-Infographic-Illustration-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Digital-Infographic-Illustration-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Digital-Infographic-Illustration-75x50.jpg 75w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Digital-Infographic-Illustration-110x73.jpg 110w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Digital-Infographic-Illustration-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Digital-Infographic-Illustration-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Digital-Infographic-Illustration-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Digital-Infographic-Illustration-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Digital-Infographic-Illustration-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Digital-Infographic-Illustration-610x406.jpg 610w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Digital-Infographic-Illustration-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>More so than most other styles of illustration, infographics apply the use of text elements with a heavier hand. That being said, however, an infographic\u2019s text should play a supportive role to its imagery, the latter of which should be most critical in delivering the essence of the information in the quickest way possible.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1060079\" src=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/What-is-an-Infographic-Illustration.jpg\" alt=\"What is an Infographic Illustration\" width=\"848\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/What-is-an-Infographic-Illustration.jpg 848w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/What-is-an-Infographic-Illustration-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/What-is-an-Infographic-Illustration-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/What-is-an-Infographic-Illustration-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/What-is-an-Infographic-Illustration-75x50.jpg 75w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/What-is-an-Infographic-Illustration-110x73.jpg 110w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/What-is-an-Infographic-Illustration-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/What-is-an-Infographic-Illustration-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/What-is-an-Infographic-Illustration-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/What-is-an-Infographic-Illustration-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/What-is-an-Infographic-Illustration-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/What-is-an-Infographic-Illustration-610x406.jpg 610w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/What-is-an-Infographic-Illustration-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The idea behind infographics is to use imagery as the primary conveyor of information. That being said, text in infographic illustrations is typically kept to a minimum. When dealing with a large data set, using infographic illustrations makes it much easier to configure the data into information that is easily digestible. Popular examples of infographic illustration styles include diagrams, charts, and maps.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\"><iframe title=\"The 9 Types of Infographics [TIPS AND EXAMPLES]\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tN8_85gKOTc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Concept_Art\"><\/span>Concept Art<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Concept art is applied prolifically throughout most if not all forms of entertainment media. This applies to video games, animations, and films to name only a few. Concept art involves the production of numerous iterations of the same subject, or \u201cconcept\u201d, during the development process until the most appropriate depiction is achieved and applied thereafter. Simple illustration styles may be applied in earlier iterations and gradually become more complex throughout the design process.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1060080\" src=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Concept-Art-Illustration-Type.jpg\" alt=\"Concept Art Illustration Type\" width=\"848\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Concept-Art-Illustration-Type.jpg 848w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Concept-Art-Illustration-Type-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Concept-Art-Illustration-Type-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Concept-Art-Illustration-Type-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Concept-Art-Illustration-Type-75x50.jpg 75w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Concept-Art-Illustration-Type-110x73.jpg 110w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Concept-Art-Illustration-Type-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Concept-Art-Illustration-Type-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Concept-Art-Illustration-Type-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Concept-Art-Illustration-Type-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Concept-Art-Illustration-Type-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Concept-Art-Illustration-Type-610x406.jpg 610w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Concept-Art-Illustration-Type-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>The purpose of concept art is to experiment with design ideas before committing to something. Concept art illustrations thus tend to be more rudimentary images that can be vetted by an art director before being added to the final project. Concept art is popularly used as a means to explore potential options for character models, items, terrain, costumes, and infrastructure.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\"><iframe title=\"Illustration VS Concept - Why do some companies want Sketches and others want paintings?\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q05Ikl-uUB8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advertising_Illustration\"><\/span>Advertising Illustration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is what you would call any illustration idea centered around promoting a product or service. Advertising illustration involves the creation of art designed to function as promotional material for brands and products. Advertising illustration is used extensively by companies in order to draw the consumer\u2019s attention to their products as well as to establish a positive impression of their brand among their target markets.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\"><iframe title=\"ILLUSTRATION AND ADVERTISING\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FWXYYheWQO8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fashion_Illustration\"><\/span>Fashion Illustration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When it comes to fashion design, illustrations precede every other part of the process. Fashion illustrations are used as a means to experiment and explore creative concepts. Using drawings and diagrams, fashion designers create illustrations as a way to visually transmit their ideas for personal or peer review.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1060081\" src=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fashion-Illustration-Type.jpg\" alt=\"Fashion Illustration Type\" width=\"848\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fashion-Illustration-Type.jpg 848w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fashion-Illustration-Type-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fashion-Illustration-Type-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fashion-Illustration-Type-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fashion-Illustration-Type-75x50.jpg 75w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fashion-Illustration-Type-110x73.jpg 110w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fashion-Illustration-Type-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fashion-Illustration-Type-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fashion-Illustration-Type-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fashion-Illustration-Type-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fashion-Illustration-Type-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fashion-Illustration-Type-610x406.jpg 610w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fashion-Illustration-Type-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Illustration plays a core role in the creative process of every fashion designer. What is quite interesting is the fact that the illustration styles found in this field tend to be unique to each individual fashion designer. As fashion designers develop their own personal style of fashion, their illustrations develop in tandem. Each fashion designer eventually develops an identifiably unique illustration style.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\"><iframe title=\"Learn Fashion Illustration from Yelen Ay\u00e9\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/S-LIQ3uZDEk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Packaging_Illustration\"><\/span>Packaging Illustration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Closely related to advertising illustration, this involves the skill of applying art as a means to promote goods and services. Since the industrial revolution, businesses have hired artists to design creative packaging labels in order to catch the eye of shoppers. Besides just grabbing attention, packaging illustrations are also designed to assist with establishing brand recognition.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1060082\" src=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Packaging-Illustration-Type.jpg\" alt=\"Packaging Illustration Type\" width=\"848\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Packaging-Illustration-Type.jpg 848w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Packaging-Illustration-Type-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Packaging-Illustration-Type-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Packaging-Illustration-Type-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Packaging-Illustration-Type-75x50.jpg 75w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Packaging-Illustration-Type-110x73.jpg 110w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Packaging-Illustration-Type-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Packaging-Illustration-Type-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Packaging-Illustration-Type-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Packaging-Illustration-Type-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Packaging-Illustration-Type-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Packaging-Illustration-Type-610x406.jpg 610w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Packaging-Illustration-Type-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>A good packaging illustration will be designed to attract the specific target market of its product. For instance, upmarket audiences might be attracted to a relatively pricey item due to the perception of exclusivity that is implied through its flashy packaging illustrations. On the other hand, house-brand groceries may appeal better to less affluent consumers given that the simpler illustration designs on the packaging imply cost-effectiveness.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\"><iframe title=\"Coffee Bar Packaging  |  Inside an Agency\u2019s Packaging Design Process\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YJtQiJJh-QU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Livre_dArt\"><\/span><em>Livre d\u2019Art<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The term <em>Livre d\u2019Art<\/em> translates from French to \u201cbook of art\u201d, which almost perfectly describes this type of illustration. It is a book of illustrations or other works of art in which the book itself forms part of the overall artistic concept. In <em>Livre d\u2019Art<\/em>, the book is as much a component of the artwork as its contents.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1060084\" src=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Art-Catalogue-Illustration-Type.jpg\" alt=\"Art Catalogue Illustration Type\" width=\"848\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Art-Catalogue-Illustration-Type.jpg 848w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Art-Catalogue-Illustration-Type-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Art-Catalogue-Illustration-Type-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Art-Catalogue-Illustration-Type-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Art-Catalogue-Illustration-Type-75x50.jpg 75w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Art-Catalogue-Illustration-Type-110x73.jpg 110w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Art-Catalogue-Illustration-Type-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Art-Catalogue-Illustration-Type-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Art-Catalogue-Illustration-Type-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Art-Catalogue-Illustration-Type-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Art-Catalogue-Illustration-Type-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Art-Catalogue-Illustration-Type-610x406.jpg 610w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Art-Catalogue-Illustration-Type-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>A typical<em> Livre d\u2019Art<\/em> piece will contain a curated set of images taken from the works of a single artist and bound within a book. The images inside will often also be accompanied by contextual or explanatory text giving further insights into the works. This accompanying text can be written by the artist or a third party.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\"><iframe title=\"*Review* FUTURA 2000 book collection + FUTURA Rizzoli Artist Monograph\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IjJeQfiChYU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TechnicalScientific_Illustration\"><\/span>Technical\/Scientific Illustration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When it comes to describing complex concepts or mechanics as quickly and as simply as possible, words might often not cut it. This is where technical illustration comes in; these illustrations combine illustrative art with diagrams, data sets, and symbols to produce images that visually convey specialized information in a format that negates the need for extensive bodies of text or verbal communication.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1060085\" src=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Technical-Illustration-Type.jpg\" alt=\"Technical Illustration Type\" width=\"848\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Technical-Illustration-Type.jpg 848w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Technical-Illustration-Type-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Technical-Illustration-Type-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Technical-Illustration-Type-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Technical-Illustration-Type-75x50.jpg 75w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Technical-Illustration-Type-110x73.jpg 110w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Technical-Illustration-Type-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Technical-Illustration-Type-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Technical-Illustration-Type-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Technical-Illustration-Type-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Technical-Illustration-Type-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Technical-Illustration-Type-610x406.jpg 610w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Technical-Illustration-Type-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Technical illustrations are useful because they give us accurate depictions of objects and processes that assist our comprehension of complicated things, especially in mathematics and the sciences. Common examples of technical illustrations can be found in encyclopedias, instruction manuals, architectural blueprints, and cartography.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\"><iframe title=\"7 Science Illustrators You Should Know\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FDfNtGw3lug?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Traditional_Illustration_Versus_Modern_Illustration\"><\/span>Traditional Illustration Versus Modern Illustration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While there are a great many techniques and types of illustration, the craft can be categorized into two main groupings, this being traditional and modern illustration. The former involves an approach whereby illustrations are hand-made by the artist using skills such as drawing, imprinting, and painting. The latter refers to illustrations designed digitally using modern technology.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1060073\" src=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrator-at-Work.jpg\" alt=\"Illustrator at Work\" width=\"848\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrator-at-Work.jpg 848w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrator-at-Work-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrator-at-Work-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrator-at-Work-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrator-at-Work-75x50.jpg 75w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrator-at-Work-110x73.jpg 110w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrator-at-Work-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrator-at-Work-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrator-at-Work-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrator-at-Work-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrator-at-Work-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrator-at-Work-610x406.jpg 610w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Illustrator-at-Work-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For the bulk of their history, illustrations were produced by artists using traditional methods. Following the advent of technologies that allow for <a href=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/en\/what-is-digital-art\/\">art to be produced digitally<\/a>, traditional methods are far less commonly used in today\u2019s times. Although traditional illustration has a long history of remarkable results, it simply does not square up to digital illustration in a number of aspects which makes it less effective and sustainable. For instance, the time it takes to master a particular traditional style takes years of practice. Furthermore, the work tools of a traditional illustrator are costly. Traditional illustrators are also limited in their output.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1060087\" src=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Traditional-Illustrator-Drafting-Tools.jpg\" alt=\"Traditional Illustrator Drafting Tools\" width=\"848\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Traditional-Illustrator-Drafting-Tools.jpg 848w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Traditional-Illustrator-Drafting-Tools-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Traditional-Illustrator-Drafting-Tools-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Traditional-Illustrator-Drafting-Tools-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Traditional-Illustrator-Drafting-Tools-75x50.jpg 75w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Traditional-Illustrator-Drafting-Tools-110x73.jpg 110w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Traditional-Illustrator-Drafting-Tools-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Traditional-Illustrator-Drafting-Tools-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Traditional-Illustrator-Drafting-Tools-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Traditional-Illustrator-Drafting-Tools-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Traditional-Illustrator-Drafting-Tools-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Traditional-Illustrator-Drafting-Tools-610x407.jpg 610w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Traditional-Illustrator-Drafting-Tools-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Modern illustration techniques, however, suffer from none of these shortcomings. Using PC programs, drawing tablets, and other digitally accessible resources, modern illustrations can be produced far more cost-effectively and in a substantially smaller frame of time. Digital software and tools can also be used by modern illustrators to imitate the craftsmanship of traditional illustration styles as well.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1060089\" src=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Modern-Illustrator-at-Work.jpg\" alt=\"Modern Illustrator at Work\" width=\"848\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Modern-Illustrator-at-Work.jpg 848w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Modern-Illustrator-at-Work-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Modern-Illustrator-at-Work-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Modern-Illustrator-at-Work-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Modern-Illustrator-at-Work-75x50.jpg 75w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Modern-Illustrator-at-Work-110x73.jpg 110w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Modern-Illustrator-at-Work-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Modern-Illustrator-at-Work-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Modern-Illustrator-at-Work-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Modern-Illustrator-at-Work-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Modern-Illustrator-at-Work-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Modern-Illustrator-at-Work-610x406.jpg 610w, https:\/\/acrylgiessen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Modern-Illustrator-at-Work-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Traditional methods require fastidious attention and run the risk of needing to be scrapped and restarted when errors are made. Digital illustrations, on the other hand, can be edited and repurposed as much as necessary without losing progress. The degree of design flexibility and ease of workflow enjoyed by modern illustrators is thus unparalleled. Digital illustrations are simply the simplest illustration styles to work with, making the job easier while also offering a larger range of creative opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\"><iframe title=\"Want to become an illustrator? 5 things you need to do before even touching a pencil | Episode 61\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7BAIsnH4lFY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>The industry of illustration has developed from humble beginnings into a sprawling network of creatives who have mastered the craft of meshing art with information. Hopefully, you now have a working definition of what illustration is and have some understanding of the many types, categories, and techniques applied in the trade. 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