“Retro Art” was developed in the 1940s and 1950s in response to a need for bold, eye-catching graphics that were easy to reproduce on simple presses available at the time. Retro advertising art has been making a comeback in recent years due to a style that is distinctive from modern, computer-based styling.

Take a look at 10 awesome examples of retro-inspired advertising illustrations below!

Rui Ricardo :: Folio
Rui Ricardo, Retro Illustrations, Vintage Illustration, Folio Art, Directory of Illustration
Victor Gadino :: Bernstein & Andriulli
Victor Gadino, Retro Illustration, Vintage Illustration, Advertising Illustration, Directory of Illustration
Jeff Foster
Jeff Foster, Retro Illustration, Vintage Illustration, Advertising Illustration, Directory of Illustration
Tim Gabor :: Shannon Associates
Tim Gabor, Sannon Associates, Directory of Illustration, Retro Illustration, Vintage Illustration, Directory of Illustration
Michael Crampton :: Mendola Artists Representatives
Michael Crampton, Mendola Artist Representatives, Retro Illustration, Vintage Illustration, Directory of Illustration
The Red Dress :: Début Art Ltd.
The Red Dress, Debut Art, Directory of Illustration, Vintage Illustrations, Retro Illustrations
Glenn Gustafson :: John Brewster Creative Services
Glenn Gustafson, John Brewster Creative Services, Retro Illustrations, Vintage Illustration, Directory of Illustration
Dan Cosgrove
Dan Cosgrove, Directory of Illustration, Vintage Illustrations, Retro Illustrations
David Moore :: DEBORAH WOLFE LTD :: IllustrationOnline.com
David Moore, Retro Illustrations, Vintage Illustrations, Directory of Illustration
Jode Thompson :: Three In A Box
Jode Thompson, Vintage Illustrations, Directory of Illustration, Retro Illustration

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