I am so pleased to be a part of Women Who Draw, an open directory of female* illustrators. There is so much talent on this page that I continually go back to it and swoon over everyone's portfolios. Some current favorites:

Brooke Pelczynski - brookepelczynski.org
​Elsa Klever - www.elsaklever.de
Prima Sebastian - www.priyasebastian.net/illustrations/
​Caitlin Herrschaft - caitlinherrschaft.wixsite.com/caitlinherrschaft/portfolio
Rebecca Green - myblankpaper.com

I found Marina Terauds' work on Pinterest and am in love --- very mysterious and magical, incredible colors, beautifully drawn....Big love. Also the titles! 'Girl Who Knitted Her Dreams'??? BRILLIANT. www.marinaterauds.com/