We bring you a recording of our latest chat with Genie Espinosa, part of Spotlight On: a new series of informal online lunch chats with inspiring Illustrators, freely available to all AOI members.

Last Friday we hosted our first Spotlight On Montana Forbes, a new series of informal online lunch chats with inspiring Illustrators, freely available to all AOI members! Clcik through to see the full recording of the session.

We have tips and practices to improve your situation and continue doing the work that you love – and run a business that can thrive in this exceptional climate.

    Here at the AOI we are always interested in how creatives grow their businesses and expand their practice into new and exciting areas. We were thrilled to catch..

Here’s a recap of our top 9 most celebrated articles of the year! Merry Christmas

Renowned Illustrator Malika Favre talks business, dealing with copyright infringements, prints and wellbeing.

What makes a successful portfolio? Quality work is often the answer, but we tend to undermine presentation in this equation. In Part 2 of Driving Business, we interview Nikki Groom and Josh McKenna about how they manage their online presence and shops, and how they help to drive their success.

No matter if you are a newbie or a seasoned pro, a portfolio is essential to showcase the best of your work (and yourself) to potential clients. In order to do that, you will need a website that stands out. In this new article, we ask Illustrators Sam Taylor and Claudine O’Sullivan for their insights and tips on what makes a successful online portfolio.

About you My name is Ben Tallon. I’ve been working full time, freelancing in the creative industries for 10 years, primarily as an illustrator. Alongside this I art direct, write..

Jon Cockley is Co-founder of Handsome Frank, one of the UK’s most exciting Illustration Agencies.  He shares some invaluable insights into the art of negotiation: The truth is I never..