Mixed‑media collage illustration is having a major moment in design right now. Its appeal lies in its layered textures combining photography, found ephemera, hand‑drawn elements, and digital tools which bring visual richness and emotional depth that flat graphics often can’t match.
Part of the trend is driven by nostalgia (’90s/Y2K aesthetics, zine culture), a desire for authenticity, and the tactile feel of analog materials mixed with the precision of digital design. It shows up everywhere: editorial illustration, brand campaigns, social media posts, album art, and more.
See several artists’ mixed media work here, and to find more artists at Workbook portfolios.
Featured artist: Zach Stuef | Workbook portfolio
Represented by Rapp I Art
Represented by Début Art
Represented by JSR Agency
Represented by Central illustration Agency
Represented by Salzman International
Represented by Mendola Artists
Represented by Renee Rhyner & Company
Represented by David Goldman Agency
Joanie Bernstein ART rep
