It’s never been more important for artists – including illustrators – to do everything in their power to protect their copyright and retain autonomy over their work. 34% of illustrators..

At The AOI we strive to empower illustrators by equipping them with the tools they need to understand copyright and licensing, and how to negotiate fairer contractual terms with confidence…

Unfortunately, illustrators are increasingly being asked to sign away their copyright, with more commissioners asking for a copyright assignment as part of their contracts instead of licensing. Agreeing to copyright assignments..

What’s the most important and valuable thing you own as a creator? The answer’s simple: it’s the copyright to your work. In order to protect licence-based industries, we’re calling on illustrators,..

llustrator and AOI Member Sam Pierpoint realised she could bring her sustainability habits into her work environment. Here she shares 10 points to get you started – from your illustration practice, to travel and your digital footprint.

An award-winning graphic designer and illustrator, Nick Dwyer is responsible for the iconic designs across everything to do with Beavertown brewery (where he works as Creative Director).

We interview Nick to learn more about his career journey to date, rules (and breaking them), and his new and upcoming projects.

Be inspired by the variety of illustration in the Professional Exploration Category Longlist!

Founded by Antonia Hrastar, Júlia Frate Bolliger and Rodolfo França, Süd is a new illustration agency with a core mission: to bring much more needed diversity to the international landscape.

See how up and coming illustrators are taking the medium to a whole new level in our longlist highlights from the WIA2021 Exploration Category!

Illustrator, muralist and AOI Member Coco Lom has been recently interviewed by our friends and insurance company Williamson Carson, as part of their online journal articles. Titled “The one to watch: Coco Lom’s joyful & colourful art and photography is making waves”, we share an excerpt of the piece.