WORKBOOK'S Directory of Illustration

Artists Join Us for 2025!

Build Your Career with WORKBOOK & Directory of Illustration

Emerging or Established, We’re Here for You!

Artists Join Us for 2025!

Build Your Career with WORKBOOK & Directory of Illustration. Emerging or Established, We’re Here for You!

For over 40 years, WORKBOOK and the Directory of Illustration have been at the forefront of the commercial art industry. We’ve now joined forces to combine our expertise and offer you unparalleled platforms to showcase your talent.

In Print

Our museum-quality printed WORKBOOK’S Directory of Illustration is a welcome change for creatives who spend most of their time staring at a screen. With the book, they can leisurely peruse the pages for inspiration and tag artists for future projects.

Online

Why limit yourself to one portfolio platform? With us, your illustrations and animations will grace both www.workbook.com and www.directoryofillustration.com platforms, giving you twice the visibility at no extra cost.

Social Media

We promote artists individually and as a group, sharing your successes and most innovative work on our social platforms. We encourage you to send us recent images and news anytime to broadcast on our Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and X feeds.

Email Marketing

Focused on what is important to creative buyers. Our various eBlasts are distributed to tens of thousands of qualified buyers weekly, and bi-monthly.

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In Print

Our museum-quality printed WORKBOOK’S Directory of Illustration is a welcome change for creatives who spend most of their time staring at a screen. With the book, they can leisurely peruse the pages for inspiration and tag artists for future projects.

Online

Why limit yourself to one portfolio platform? With us, your illustrations and animations will grace both www.workbook.com and www.directoryofillustration.com platforms, giving you twice the visibility at no extra cost.

Social Media

We promote artists individually and as a group, sharing your successes and most innovative work on our social platforms. We encourage you to send us recent images and news anytime to broadcast on our Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and X feeds.

Email Marketing

Focused on what is important to creative buyers. Our various eBlasts are distributed to tens of thousands of qualified buyers weekly, and bi-monthly.

The Power of Print

In January 2025, we’re publishing “WORKBOOK’S Directory of Illustration 2025” for the world to see fresh talent and established brilliance. This collaborative compendium will reach over 10,000 creative decision-makers, offering you a chance to shine. Whether you’re a budding illustrator or a seasoned pro, this is your canvas.

Browse WORKBOOK’S Directory of Illustration 2024
(Released January 2024)

The Power of Print

In January 2025, we’re publishing “WORKBOOK’S Directory of Illustration 2025” for the world to see fresh talent and established brilliance. This collaborative compendium will reach over 10,000 creative decision-makers, offering you a chance to shine. Whether you’re a budding illustrator or a seasoned pro, this is your canvas.

Browse WORKBOOK’S Directory of Illustration 2024
(Released January 2024)

Two Websites = Double the Exposure, Double the Impact

Why limit yourself to one platform? With us, your portfolio will grace both www.workbook.com and www.directoryofillustration.com, giving you twice the visibility at no extra cost.

Two Websites = Double the Exposure, Double the Impact

Why limit yourself to one platform? With us, your portfolio will grace both www.workbook.com and www.directoryofillustration.com, giving you twice the visibility at no extra cost.

Stephanie Dalton Cowan Workbook Portfolio

Workbook.com is the leading creative resource for photography and illustration portfolios, cutting-edge marketing tools, and industry contacts.

Stephanie Dalton Cowan Directory of Illustration Portfolio

DirectoryofIllustration.com features thousands of illustrations from hundreds of the best illustrators working today. Quickly search and easily find the illustration talent you need.

A Complete Multi-Channel Marketing Program

Most artists know they need to be active on all fronts with their marketing but don’t know where to start or have time to develop and maintain a consistent plan. Our complete (non-commissioned) marketing program continuously promotes you through multiple channels. Each channel works together to support the other and increases your visibility for maximum exposure.

MUSEUM QUALITY PRINTED BOOK
ONLINE PORTFOLIO PLATFORM FOR FINDING ARTISTS
SOCIAL MEDIA PARTNERS & COLLABORATION
TARGETED EMAIL MARKETING
BLOG & EDITORIAL FEATURES
ADVERTISING IN LEADING INDUSTRY SOURCES
DIRECT MAIL RETARGETING AN ENGAGED AUDIENCE
MARKETING CONSULTATIONS WITH DEDICATED EXPERTS

Most artists know they need to be active on all fronts with their marketing but don’t know where to start or have time to develop and maintain a consistent plan. Our complete (non-commissioned) marketing program continuously promotes you through multiple channels. Each channel works together to support the other and increases your visibility for maximum exposure.

MUSEUM QUALITY PRINTED BOOK
ONLINE PORTFOLIO PLATFORM FOR FINDING ARTISTS
SOCIAL MEDIA PARTNERS & COLLABORATION
TARGETED EMAIL MARKETING
BLOG & EDITORIAL FEATURES
ADVERTISING IN LEADING INDUSTRY SOURCES
DIRECT MAIL RETARGETING AN ENGAGED AUDIENCE
MARKETING CONSULTATIONS WITH DEDICATED EXPERTS

Flexible Packages for Every Artist

Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience under your belt, we have a package tailored for you. From online portfolios to print ads, choose what suits you best.

Tools Tailored for Your Success

From tagging your work for optimal search engine visibility to showcasing your projects in our Job Showcase, we’ve got the tools to boost your career. Plus, our Featured Artist Spots and social media channels are always hungry for fresh content. Send us your latest creations, and we’ll make sure they get the spotlight they deserve.

Exclusive Opportunities Await

Our partnerships, like the ones with AdWeek and the Association of Illustrators in the UK, open doors for you across the globe. Dive into niche markets, explore new avenues, and let your art travel places.

In advertising, it is well known that it takes 5 to 7 impressions for people to remember a brand — and it also takes a diversity of channels.

WORKBOOK’S Directory of Illustration 2025

Reserve your spot, and let’s start showcasing your talent to the world.

WORKBOOK’S Directory of Illustration 2025

Reserve your spot, and let’s start showcasing your talent to the world.

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Empower Your Career with All We Offer

Printed Book Ad

Studies show the observer of print values the information more than when it is seen online, retains the information longer, and spends more focused time reviewing it.

Distributes January 2025

Two Portfolio Platforms

Workbook.com and DirectoryofIllustration.com PORTFOLIO PLATFORMS are the leading Illustration and animation, image-based searchable keyword websites for commercial and editorial art-buying professionals.

Exposure through December 31, 2025

Social Media

Our social media platforms are powerful to our advertisers and buyers alike. We Like, Follow, and Share your art business posts. Throughout the year, we have weekly #hashtag campaigns that you can participate in.

Home Page Featured Image Spots

DirectoryofIllustration.com Home Page
Drive more traffic to your portfolio and website ($87.50).

WORKBOOK DXE

Dynamic EXperience Edition (DXE)
Video, audio, and stills combined to create a new digital experience for the creative viewer.

theAOI.com/folios

Each Full-Page WB/DI 2025 Artist Advertiser receives a FREE 20-image portfolio for one year with the ASSOCIATION OF ILLUSTRATORS (AOI)

ADWEEK Artist Highlight

Daily Artist Highlights are posted to a dedicated Directory of Illustration page. ADWEEK WIRE weekly emails are promoted to a curated list of 50,000 ($250 per Artist Highlight).

Instagram Takeover

One day of posting your images on our Instagram ($200).

WORKBOOK Radio Podcast Interview

We will conduct your interview and post it on Workbook Radio ($200).

Direct Mail Re-Targeting

Dripped daily over the course of one month, co-branded Direct Mail Postcards are mailed to re-engage website visitors.

Dedicated Email

Weekday co-branded, dedicated emails featuring ONLY you and your work ($350 – $750 per email, depending on options).

Trade Advertising

Regularly place ads and editorials in the digital leading industry source of news and insights serving the brand marketing ecosystem.

World Illustration Awards

Presented annually by the Association of Illustrators (The AOI) in partnership with the Directory of Illustration (DI) in the USA. This high-profile competition is juried by distinguished professionals from the global illustration industry.

Blog & Editorial

Featuring artists, relevant industry news, awards, events, and projects — every advertiser is welcome to participate as a Guest Contributor to post original content as often as you like.

Market Consulting

Our dedicated marketing and creative consultants are top professionals and have expert experience to genuinely help you with marketing strategy, achieving goals, problem-solving, and portfolio development.

Interested? Find Out More…

The world’s leading commercial artists choose WORKBOOK and the Directory of Illustration because we excel at one thing: connecting you with potential clients. Our seasoned team, from illustration consultants to social media experts, is dedicated to showcasing your talent to the world’s most active art buyers.

Whether it’s in print, online, or on social media, WORKBOOK’S Directory of Illustration is the go-to destination for art directors seeking top-tier talent. Be where they’re looking. Secure your spot for 2025 and let your art shine.

Join WORKBOOK’S Directory of Illustration 2025

Immediate online promotion upon reservation.
Active portfolio for up to two years through December 2025.

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