Top 90 Illustrator Influencers in 2026
The September 2026 snapshot of top 90 illustrator influencers in 2026 covers 90 public Instagram profiles with 12M combined followers. Median audience size is 25.8K (mean 136K), which tells you the typical creator on this list is smaller than the headline names — a few large accounts pull the average up.
Average engagement across the ranking is 3.7% (median 4%). That is in line with (-0.1pp) the 3.8% illustrator industry midpoint we use for 2026 Instagram, and 2.2pp above the ~1.55% all-niche Instagram average. Followers are relatively spread out — the top three hold 24.4% of combined reach, which is healthier if you want a diversified creator mix.
On this mix, a single organic feed post typically budgets $705–$3,315 and a Reel $1,350–$5,391 before usage rights (public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× illustrator premium). A five-creator test usually lands around $3,525–$16,575.
Key takeaways for illustrator in September 2026
- Amanda Oleander, Ira Sluyterman, Sibylline Meynet currently sit at the top of this illustrator ranking.
- Follower mix: 30% nano, 44.4% micro, 14.4% mid, 10% macro. Dominant tier: micro.
- Geography: 4 countries on the list, led by India (1.1%) and Mexico (1.1%).
- 86 profiles link out to a live or curated Instagram handle; 86 are verified public figures with self-hosted photos.
- Highest engagement on the list is Gissi Jimenez at 6.7%, which is not the largest audience (Amanda Oleander at 1.2M). That gap is the usual “don’t sort only by followers” lesson.
- Do not brief a hobby account like a lifestyle page. If they teach quilting, the product has to live in a quilting workflow.
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Illustrator Influencers ranked
Amanda Oleander Mega
@amandaoleanderArt ships worldwide 🌍This Sunday 1-4pmɴᴇᴡ ᴀʀᴛ ᴘʀɪɴᴛ ᴍᴏɴᴅᴀʏꜱ𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 & 𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬👇
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Ira Sluyterman Macro
@iravilleIllustrator with a passion for watercolors, autumn, nature, birds and cozy things🌳🍂🍁 is my second Instagram for more insights 🌳
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Sibylline Meynet Macro
@sibylline_mFrench illustrator ☁️ Traditional artPersonal account : Monthly prints & stickers on Patre➰n !No DMs please, email me 🌼
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Rachel Ryle Macro
@rachelryleIllustrator, Animator & Storyteller • Creating Custom Animations for Top Brands • SuperRare Artist • Life, travels & memories on
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Ronal Kuang Macro
@seerlight🏮Artist, 2D Animator & GameDev🏮Monthly Artworks✨️Live wallpapers at patreonBusiness Inquiries: emailDMs rarely checkedRepost w/ creditLinks👇
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Neimy Kanani Macro
@neimykananiねいみ | 寧未 Artist, Illustrator, & Painter 🎀 vegan 🐇 🎪 Dreaming of nostalgic pretty little nightmares 🎠🏹✨☁️ Business & Contact:
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Felicia Chiao Macro
@feliciachiaoEx Industrial designer, full time illustrator ✨👹✨Prints and more available here:
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Alex Solis Macro
@alexmdcMe Everyday My art shop oddworx.com
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Ashleigh Izienicki Macro
@missupaceyLover of the dark and creepy + the soft and cuteRepresented internationally by IllozooFor commissions, please contact
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Nacho Arjona Macro
@naolitoThe cute side of lifeBusiness inquiries: Naolito T-Shirts
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Yana Mid
@cosmicspectrumHi! 🐦⬛ I'm Yana / Cos. I am an Illustrator, comic artist and Youtuber 📚🍂 ★COMIC and SHOP here:
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Arley Mid
@leecheedoodles• Hi, I’m Arley!• NYT Bestseller 🎉 The Baby-sitters Club: Mallory and the Trouble with Twins• rep’d by
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Publishnshareart Mid
@publishnshareart🎨 Celebrating ART in every form👨🎨 DM us to be featured 📩
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Madalena Lacerda Mid
@madie_artsIllustrator/ Game Artist/ Comic Artist📚my book “Aylin” OUT NOW 🛍️SHOP: prints, stickers, pins & moreCollabs/Business inquires via email 📥
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Caroline Brodberick Mid
@brodberick📍 sculptor / illustrator / photo & video maker📩 cooperation:
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Andrea Cáceres Mid
@andrecaceresgAuthor & Illustrator based in NYCWholesale on Faire🚨📚 My Dog Just Speaks Spanish 📚 Hello Tobi! 📚 Dog AffirmationsBooks|RebecaSherman🇻🇪
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Eric Canete Mid
@ericcaneteIllustration | Concept Art | Comics
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Linzie Hunter Mid
@linziehunterIllustrator/author and hand lettering artist. Scot. Peckham, London.What if, Pig 🐷, Boop! 🐶
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Max Ulichney Mid
@maxulichneyCharacter Designer, Illustrator and Brushmancer of brushes for Procreate
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Josie Mid
@thepositiveway8⭐️ Illustrator & Mum💗 Self-Love, Well-Being & Mindset📔 Order The Positive Push JOURNAL ✨
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Gregory Masouras Mid
@gregorymasourasDigital creator | Creative mind Kindness is sexy 💚
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Sara Paz Mid
@thiswhimsymeFreelance designer & illustrator 💛 Mom of 2💛 Happy human💛 Inquiries:
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Rita Navarro Mid
@o_trocatintasMD,PsychiatristIllustrating motherhood & fostering attachmentEarly years are key ✨ARTPRINTS & OnlineSHOP👇🏼Link bellow👇🏼
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Lizzy Stewart Micro
@lizzy_stewartLizzy Stewart is a illustrator public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Megan Roy Micro
@roymeisterLos Angeles • Illustrator | Author | Surface Pattern Designer🎨 Creator of The Endless Art Challenge & Can You Do This⬇️ FREE procreate brush guide
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Jessica Durrant Micro
@jessillustratorIllustrator ~ Clients: The Washington Post, The Gates Foundation, Vogue, Dior, IKEA, Target, Spanx, Gucci, Bulgari, Cartier, Royal Caribbean
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Kelly Smith Micro
@birdyandmeFashion & Beauty Illustrator.Based in Australia. Exclusively represented by
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Carolina Rodríguez Fuenmayor Micro
@alterlierBogotá based illustrator 👹Represented worldwide by Inquiries:
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Enya Micro
@enya_toddSomerset UK 🇬🇧 Designer & Watercolour illustrator. All enquiries pls email. Rep:
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Will Pring Micro
@pring_and_pencilHi-Öctånē illustrations (FÜTÜRĒ FŪNK) 🚗🇬🇧Self taught illustrator • Love drawing cars • DM ME 4 COMMISSIONS • Email:
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Hunni Micro
@itshunnibNatural hair, body positivity, affirmations, comics + more ✨Coloring Book + more linked⬇️ ambassador📍DC💌
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Samira Micro
@amirasamira34Fashion illustrator🙋♀️I am now open for commissions!📩 DM me for details.FOR CUSTOM ILLUSTRATION CLICK ON THE LINK 👇
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Joanna Baker Micro
@joannabakerIllustrator, Art Educator & Pattern DesignerMaking spaces brighter one sketch at a time ✨✍️Visit the illustration shop👇
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Diana Kuksa Micro
@diana_kuksa🇮🇹 Artist, illustrator, mommy. Comissions: Represented:
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Rodrigo Falco Micro
@rodrigofalco🎨 artista e creator🎁 encomendas abertas✨ arte, dicas e processo criativo💌
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Pedro Alves Micro
@dk_limpArchitecture Illustrator- sKetching workshops - Urban Sketcher - Drawing instructor - WatercolorsIf you need a sketch, let me know 😉 PT
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Andrea V. Micro
@andrea_tips▫️Te enseño sobre acuarela e ilustración botánica 🌸🎨▫️ y 🎨🧶▫️Mail, patrones de amigurumi y + links ⤸
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Anara Micro
@toianmedANARKAN • Fashion Artist▪️Ethnic-inspired fashion illustration▪️Procreate tutorials Commissions are open
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Elena Amo Micro
@elena.amo• Moda Fabric Designer• Colorful playful designs for kids' industry • DM for collaborations and licensing
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Viktor Miller Gausa Micro
@smart_elkArtist / Illustrator The Oscar, the 20th Century Fox, Marvel, Disney, UFC, The Star Wars, Forbes, Variety, Billboard, Rotary mag_
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Pam Wishbow Micro
@pamwishbowI’m an illustrator living in Seattle but I’ll always be NJ Trash 💀
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Anna Blachut Micro
@astylishstory✉️ 📍Switzerland | Fashion Artist & CreatorClients: CHANEL, Bvlgari, Tiffany & Co.Creating art for brands & private clients
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Maja Wrońska Micro
@majatakmajArchitect and freelance illustrator
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Visbii Micro
@officiallyvisbiiAmber Day / VISBIIHuman made art for humans.
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Antonio Soares Micro
@antonio__soaresVogue•TheGuardian•TheNewYorker•Benetton•KarlLagerfeld•Fendi•Chanel•Omega•GRAFF and other amazing clients ❤️
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Fionna Fernandes Micro
@fionna.fernandesFionna Fernandes is a illustrator influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Gaia Bordicchia Micro
@lagaia.artNeverland dweller. Illustrator & Printmaker. Represented by Enthusiast
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Rosanna Tasker Micro
@rosannatasker.illustration▫️Freelance Illustrator | Shrewsbury UK▫️Represented | ▫️Enquiries via email please▫️Portfolio, Shop, Contact, Info:
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Meg Hunt Micro
@meghuntilloillustrator happily coloring outside the lines.Book inquiries: Commercial inquiries:
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Kelli Laderer Micro
@kelliladerer✏️illustrating for good with ethical brands🧠mental health 🌎eco-friendly🌱plant-based👇hire me 🙂
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Jeanetta Gonzales Micro
@nettdesigns🎨 LA ➡️ VA Illustrator + Designer + Mentor. Clients , Michaels, , & more! 📞 🖥 JeanettaGonzales.com
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Lizzy Micro
@lizzyartworkOcean lover. Illustrator. surferCreating CLUB ambassador
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Nicolle Velcro Micro
@vlkrrillustrator & animator based in lisbon 🏳️🌈🇧🇷💌 for work inquiries: 👇🏼
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Anna Micro
@ann.illustrationsAnna is a illustrator influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Elisa Lanconelli Micro
@elisafrancesbean✏️ Illustratrice📸 Fotografa✨Unisco pure le due cose💌 Collab e richieste DM me ⛱️ ah si, son Romagnola e ho fatto la locandina del GP 🏎️💨
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Carles Garcia O’Dowd Micro
@carlesgodVisual Artist - Illustrator based in NYC— Fulbright graduate. SVA, NYC
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Indi Maverick Micro
@indimaverick✨Illustrator✨Tattoo Artist✨Graphic DesignerMy Home
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Francisco Perez Micro
@pac23artDESIGN • ILLUSTRATION • MOTION • Miami, FL
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Bárbara Tamilin Micro
@barbaratamilinDesigner, Artista Visual 🇧🇷Representada por e originais:
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Gonzalo Royo Nano
@gonzonestudio✒️ Freelance Illustrator☢️ DM for comissions📧 🌍 Zaragoza ARAGON (spain)☠️ Do not ask for FREE artwork
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Albin MJ Nano
@albichayann50% inhuman I dont do commissionsInterior designer | Multimedia designer
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Angelica Moreno Nano
@angelicamoreno🎨 Fashionable Art /Designer—Clients: Lancôme, IFF, Coach, Cartier, L’Oréal, Rapsodia, Pandora, Mary Kay, Tory Burch, Samsung.— Colombia
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Maria Pavlina Nano
@maria_pavlinvtriko🔺Graphic&Web Designer, Illustrator 🔺Fond of watercolors, fairytales and children🔺Available for new projects and commissions✉️
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Gissi Jimenez Nano
@gissijThe Architect of StyleMiami Lifestyle - Fashion Illustrator & Blogger 🎨 Clients: Dior, Louis Vuitton, Bloomingdale’s, Tiffany’s
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Pauline Guitton Nano
@paulinegttnStoryboard / animation / illustration📝 BD Sống, co-réalisée avec en librairie 📨 Graduation movie "Louise" :
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M. Walid Nano
@mw.sketchposted here is my own workFollow my to see more ☝commissions :
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Veronika Říhová Nano
@veruellastudent of museology 🏛️ with a passion for art 🎨🎥 who devotes her free time to illustration✏️
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Catvin Nano
@catvinart▪️ Digital Artist | 🇵🇹🇬🇧▪️ Sketches, Stickers, Illustrations and Comics ✏▪️ LADS, Anime, Cosplay and OCs 🖤Next Con: Hyper Japan Manchester ✨
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Becki Sinclair Nano
@thegoodtypecoA colourful print shop for food loversHandmade in Melbourne✨ Free shipping always
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Zhenya Lukovenko Nano
@zhenya_lukovenkoIllustrator at Lemonade Agency Freelance illustrator
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Tomashevskaya Nano
@lidia_tomashevskayaHi, I am Lidia - Illustrator and daydreamer • illustration • prints • graphic design
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Naja Conrad Nano
@naja_conradNaja Conrad is a illustrator public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Grace Nano
@gracegarciasalcedoCensurada por Instagram por dibujar tetas ✍🏻 Illustrator/Graphic-Product designer🐶 Dog-Goods 🐒 24h mother
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Brittany E Lakin Nano
@brittanyelakin🔮Children’s Illustrator in Bristol🍄 Agent: The Plum Agency🌼 🐸 Associate Lecturer UoP🦋 Meet the artist:
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Mozart Remigio Nano
@mozartvisual🇧🇷 Illustrator, writer, imagineer...Implementing the Kingdom of God!
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Rebecca Feneley Nano
@rebeccafeneleyArtist, Illustrator & Muralist ✨Yorkshire, UK 🌏Subscribe to my newsletter below ⬇️
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Camila do Rosário Nano
@camila.do.rosarioIlustradora e educadora Desenhos com caneta bic, aquarela e acrílica
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Elaine Bozza Nano
@ebozzastudioIllustration | Surface Pattern Designer | Art Licensing: Textiles, Home Decor, Wallpaper, Children's illustration |based in New Zealand
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Rachel Prince Nano
@missmeltycat🇬🇧🇮🇸🇩🇰🇸🇪🇳🇴 Rachel Warwick (Prince) - Actress ☆ VA ☆ Illustrator ☆ GB 'Rae Taylor' ☆ AU Awareness ☆ Ráðgerðr ☆ LazyTown Stanza ☆
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Luisa Brandt Nano
@_luisabrandtBrazilian visual artist & IllustratorPartner of Online:
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Mary Lou Rodriguez Nano
@rebel.marylou⚔️ 20 | 🇲🇽 Mexican-American | Ceramics & Painting Commissions Open You bet, darlin'! | '28 🐎 |↓ links
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Gabriele Phillis Nano
@gabrielephillisPet portrait artist and illustrator. Unique hand painted illustrations
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Medea Papas Nano
@medea_papas-Fashion and Celebrity illustratorFor business :
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David Merta Nano
@davidmerta👣FOLLOW me, I know where I'm going..
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Carelle N’guessan Nano
@ninonartArtist sculpture, photography, painting
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Rosieh Nano
@rosiehrosiehIllustrator | Designer | Entrepreneur 🇭🇹👥 Fb: Rosieh💌 : 🛒🛍️ online Shop
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Mateusz Ivanov Micro Delhi
@mateuszivanovCreating tutorials and community tips as a illustrator hobbyist. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
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Kavya Morales Micro Mexico City
@kavya.moralesEnthusiast and illustrator creator known for tutorials. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
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Samir Horvat Micro Kuala Lumpur
@samir60Illustrator hobbyist from Kuala Lumpur. Posts about community tips, behind-the-scenes, and connecting with an engaged community.
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Gabriel Harris Micro Vienna
@gabrielxoGabriel is a illustrator enthusiast based in Vienna, sharing tutorials and reviews.
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Estimated Instagram rates for this mix
Planning ranges from public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× illustrator adjustment. They are not quotes from the creators below. Usage rights and whitelisting typically add 30–50%.
| Deliverable | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Typical feed post on this list | $705 | $3,315 |
| Typical Reel on this list | $1,350 | $5,391 |
| Five-creator test campaign (feed) | $3,525 | $16,575 |
What this illustrator influencers ranking actually shows
How-to content with a named method. Tiny specialist audiences punch above their follower weight on conversion because every viewer is already in-market. On this specific list the median account has been posting since around 2012 (average age ~10.5 years; oldest 2011, newest 2023) with roughly 4,406 posts — enough history that you can actually audit a grid before you brief.
Primary language on the roster is English (95.6%). A meaningful secondary slice is Hindi (1.1%) — write the caption language into the brief if you care about comment quality.
Where gender is labelled, the split is 63 female / 14 male (13 unlabelled). Use that as a casting hint, not a quota.
Follower-tier mix
| Tier | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nano (<10K) | 27 | 30% |
| Micro (10K–100K) | 40 | 44.4% |
| Mid (100K–500K) | 13 | 14.4% |
| Macro (500K–1M) | 9 | 10% |
| Mega (1M+) | 1 | 1.1% |
Where they are based
| Country | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | 1 | 1.1% |
| Mexico | 1 | 1.1% |
| Malaysia | 1 | 1.1% |
| Austria | 1 | 1.1% |
How to brief illustrator influencers
- The creator is an expert — let them reject a talking point that would embarrass them in their community.
- Send the actual tool/product, not just talking points.
- Saves and tutorial completions beat raw views.
Formats that usually work here: tutorial Reels, tool reviews, community AMAs, before/after carousels. Read the ranking methodology or the 2026 rate guide.
Illustrator Influencers vs related lists
Illustrator Influencers averages 0.9pp more engagement than AI Influencers and has a smaller median audience (25.8K vs 137K).
Illustrator Influencers averages 1.8pp more engagement than Cosplay Influencers and has a smaller median audience (25.8K vs 623K).
Illustrator Influencers matches Watch Influencers on average engagement (3.7%) and has a smaller median audience (25.8K vs 27.6K).
| List | Creators | Median followers | Avg. ER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illustrator Influencers (this page) | 90 | 25.8K | 3.7% |
| AI Influencers | 70 | 137K | 2.8% |
| Cosplay Influencers | 100 | 623K | 1.9% |
| Watch Influencers | 100 | 27.6K | 3.7% |
Snapshot compiled September 2026 from 90 ranked profiles (86 verified public figures, 4 additional directory listings). Industry engagement midpoints and rate bands are public 2026 Instagram benchmarks, not private platform data. Full methodology.
Illustrator Influencers — frequently asked questions
Who are the top illustrator influencers in 2026?
Our September 2026 ranking of 90 illustrator influencers is led by Amanda Oleander, Ira Sluyterman, Sibylline Meynet. Combined they represent 12M followers, with an average engagement of 3.7%. 86 entries are verified public figures. The order blends audience size with engagement so a quiet mega-account does not automatically beat a louder mid-tier creator.
How is this illustrator list ranked?
Creators are ordered by a blend of followers, engagement rate and posting consistency. Verified public figures with self-hosted photos surface first when we have them. The page also publishes the list’s own maths — median 25.8K followers, 3.7% average ER, 24.4% of reach in the top three — so you can see whether you are looking at a concentrated or diversified niche.
What engagement rate is good for illustrator Instagram accounts?
For illustrator we treat ~3.8% as the 2026 industry midpoint (specialist hobbies (how-to, pets, crafts, education) are Instagram’s engagement leaders in 2026 tables). This list averages 3.7%, which is in line with (-0.1pp) that midpoint. Nano and micro accounts should beat the midpoint; mega accounts can sit well below it and still be efficient on raw impressions.
How much do illustrator influencers charge in 2026?
Using public Instagram rate bands weighted by this list’s follower mix and a 0.95× niche adjustment, one organic feed post on a typical account here is $705–$3,315; a Reel is $1,350–$5,391. Usage rights, exclusivity and whitelisting usually add 30–50%. These are planning ranges, not quotes from the creators on this page.
Where are these illustrator influencers based?
The ranking spans 4 countries. The largest shares are India (1.1%), Mexico (1.1%), Malaysia (1.1%). If you need a single market, filter the table by country before you export a shortlist.
How can I contact these illustrator influencers?
86 public figures on this page link through to Instagram. We do not publish private emails for real people. For a spreadsheet of campaign-ready contacts, request a targeted list — we only include adults who are publicly doing creator work.
How often is the illustrator list updated?
Figures on this page were compiled for September 2026. Rankings move as follower counts, engagement and newly surfaced public figures change. Treat it as a current snapshot, not a lifetime league table.
What campaign formats work best with illustrator?
The highest-performing briefs in this niche usually mix tutorial Reels, tool reviews and before/after carousels. Lead with one hero Reel, support it with a feed post or carousel, and keep Stories for time-sensitive offers or codes.