Build Your Career with WORKBOOK & Directory of Illustration

Emerging or Established, We’re Here for You!

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

Cliff McIntyre

Sr. Marketing Consultant
Cliff.McIntyre@workbookcreative.com / (805) 233-7666

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Schedule a free consultation, and we’ll cover topics such as:

  • Displaying your work to its best advantage
  • Fine-tuning your approach to marketing and self-promotion
  • Improving your use of SEO techniques
  • Reviewing your artwork: its style, sustainability, and marketability
  • Providing a breakdown of what buyers will expect to see in your portfolio

Tell us a little about yourself and what you’re looking to accomplish, and we’ll take it from there!

I look forward to meeting you.

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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.

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 have the option to 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.

And More…

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 have the option to 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 the Spring of 2026, we’re publishing “WORKBOOK’S Directory of Illustration 2026” for the world to see fresh talent and established brilliance. This collaborative compendium will reach over 5,000 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 2025
(Released January 2025)

The Power of Print

In the Spring of 2026, we’re publishing “WORKBOOK’S Directory of Illustration 2026” for the world to see fresh talent and established brilliance. This collaborative compendium will reach over 5,000 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 2025
(Released January 2025)

Two Websites = Double the Exposure, Double the Impact

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

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

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 t akes a diversity of channels.

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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.

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.

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. 

Join WORKBOOK’S Directory of Illustration 2026

Immediate online promotion upon reservation.

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WORKBOOK’S Directory of Illustration 2026

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