The AOI & London Illo Talks 2020 welcomes Aisha Ayoade, one of the co-founders of the art platform Yellowzine and illustrator and Lecturer Olivia Twist for an essential, online talk on creativity and activism in a challenging climate. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gain some insight into the behind the scenes work which Aisha and her co-founder Oreoluwa do,…

Want to learn hand-lettering but not quite sure where to start? Well, start with the basics: learning to hand-letter the letter A. Illustrator and lettering artist Jennifer Hines will walk you through how to get started drawing the letter A, a more complex letter than it seems. Learn about the shapes of the letter A, how to draw it to…

Always wanted to learn calligraphy but felt too intimidated? Learn the basic first steps of brush pen lettering in this free taster session! Illustrator and lettering artist Jennifer Hines will walk you through how to get started in brush lettering. Set up for complete beginners, you'll walk through how to use a brush pen to create the basic strokes that…

A talk by Dr Anne Anderson vividly illustrated by the works of Jekyll and Lutyens and of artists Miles Birket Foster and Helen Allingham The recent pandemic encouraged many commuters to protect their well-being by tending their gardens. This echoed Victorian nostalgia for a pre-industrial countryside and rural way of life. Artists like Mile Birket Foster and Helen Allingham painted…

Join two of the world’s most extraordinary creative minds as they explore the magic and wonder of storytelling with author and critic Erica Wagner. When I was a child, adults would tell me not to make things up, warning me of what would happen if I did. As far as I can tell so far, it seems to involve lots…

Join this Zoom talk with Books On The Hill who we will be talking to Chellie all about her career as an illustrator, how she got involved with illustrating books such as 'Fantastic Female Adventurers' by Lily Dyu, what it is like to work with publishers from an illustrators pointBoksBBB of view and much more. If you have any questions…

Fowzia Karimi is a writer, illustrator, and alumni of the Mills MFA in Creative Writing program. As Publishers Weekly describes, her illuminated debut novel Above Us the Milky Way “renders a family’s wartime emigration through a polyphonic mix of voices and genres along with evocative color illustrations and photographs.” Karimi also illustrated The Brick House by Micheline Aharonian Marcom and Vagrants & Uncommon Visitors by A. Kendra…

Responding to uncertain times, the Lakes International Comic Art Festival leaps into a virtual setting for 9th – 11th October 2020 The Lakes International Comic Art Festival has, after discussion with funders including Arts Council England, decided to switch its annual weekend from a physical gathering to a virtual get together of comic creators – maintaining its strong international flavour with its…

This Art is Anti-Racist For this talk, you're invited to enter the vivid world of Aurélia Durand, the French illustrator behind This Book is Anti-Racist, a New York Times-bestselling young adult book by Tiffany Jewell. Aurélia's work is dedicated to representing people of colour in society, using bold art as a demonstration. Her rhythmic, multicoloured images and lettering are powerful…

Welcome to Drawsome! at York Design Week.  You’re invited to come and see an exhibition of artwork put together during lockdown by Skint Skateboards, a Leeds/York based company that has collaborated with 13 illustrators and artists to create a new skateboard range, and new opportunities, during this difficult time.Sadly, there will be no live music this time around, but there…

Organised by Dogeatcog, Kaizen Arts Agency and United by Design, York Design Week explores a new collaborative, inter-perspective narrative for our city. We are a part of a landscape of creativity where we work to support, facilitate and encourage GOOD CHANGE across sectors, public, private and third sector to influence a positive shift towards Zero Carbon City status, with social…

University of Wolverhampton Illustration students celebrate Black Writers & Poets - Online University of Wolverhampton Illustration students are exploring printmaking as a method of mass communication of global issues. Students have been learning the role of printmaking in politics, power and protest and have been making risograph printed artworks in response to works by contemporary Black writers and poets in…

Neil Packer has had a long and successful career as an illustrator and designer. And now the time has come for a major exhibition. Much of his more recent work has been for Walker Books and the spur for this show is his most recent book for them which is the culmination of an idea he’s been nursing for many…

Join us for an enjoyable and mind-bending evening of inspiring comics talks. All Welcome! ONLINE ZOOM GUESTS: Catherine Anyango Graphic novelist, Illustrator, Animator. Author of 'Heart of Darkness' and 'Scandorama' (Forlaget)and Senior Lecturer in Illustration, Konstfack, Stockholm https://www.selfmadehero.com/books/heart-of-darkness Insta: @cathsinstagram Karrie Fransman Graphic Novelist, Illustrator, Animator. Author of 'The House That Groaned' (Square Peg), 'Death of An Artist' (Jonathan Cape), and 'Gender…

magCulture Live is back! Join us this November for a double session of inspiration from some of the best magazine makers working today. This edition of our annual conference shifts online for a special two-day celebration of magazines. As we make this move online, we’ve split the event into two Zoom sessions. Each one has its own theme, and the…

Blush's Q&As are a series of live chats where you get to ask your questions directly to design experts! We’ll be talking stuff you can put into practice in your own project. This month, we're featuring illustrator and brand expert Isabela Humphrey. The best part? You can engage and interact with some of the top minds in the design industry…

Free online exhibition preview of Fun & Games at The Portico Library. What makes a game a game? Is it any activity with rules or contestants? Does it always include an element of fun, play, skill or luck? After a year in which many have experienced the challenging effects of social isolation, The Portico Library invites the public to a…

An informal discussion between Royal Designers Marion Deuchars and Tom Gauld. Marion Deuchars and Tom Gauld are Royal Designers whose illustrations are changing the world. Sit in on a unique online conversation as they meet, exchange notes and discuss their respective practices. This talk will take place on Zoom, an access link will be sent to ticket holders 1 hour before it starts.…

On the last Tuesday of every month, It’s Nice That hosts an evening of creative talks via our online events platform. The events begin at 6 pm and, shortly after, four speakers from across the creative world take to the (virtual) podium to share insights from a recent landmark project, showing the ideas and processes behind its making. Fun, candid…

Discussing the importance of Black representation in publishing and the dangers of appropriation. A Bristol AOI Zoom meet up. Aimée Felone is the co-founder of Knights of Publishing house specialising in inclusive commercial children’s publishing. Their children’s bookshop ‘Round Table Books’ stocks diverse children’s books only. They run the #BooksMadeBetter hashtag and blog and are actively involved in inclusive education through their work with…

House of Illustration is delighted to be working with Christie’s to offer a unique opportunity to bid for original artwork by the UK's most celebrated illustrator. 200 works from Quentin Blake’s studio will go under the virtual hammer from 2 to 16 December. Viewing of all 200 works will open online on 24 November. Selected by the artist himself, these recent…

Join Marylou Faure as she sheds a light on developing a personal style, the importance of personal projects, how to make sure your client project still reflects your aesthetics, stirring your work in the right direction and trying out new things. Expect colourful works depicting the female form and all its glories and all-round empowering representations of women with a Q&A at…

An opportunity to view and buy prints from 40 emerging and established illustrators, designers and printmakers. An affordable way to gift a piece of art this Christmas and support your local creatives at the same time. There will be 2 open evenings, on friday 11th and 18th, from 7-10pm. More information on their instagram. 

Orange Beak Studio presents An Evening with Children's Book Author / Illustrator Daisy Hirst Daisy Hirst is from London and lives in Cambridge. She has wanted to write and illustrate picture books since before she could write. She studied English and Creative Writing at the University of Warwick, but never stopped reading picture books or doodling, and went on to…

In association with The Broads Authority, The Landscape Partnership and Heritage Lottery Fund, Norwich University of the Arts is pleased to present an online Symposium surrounding the contemporary image of rural lands.   The event will consist of conversation around creative practices that draw attention to environmental issues and debate. Presenters include:   Andrew Farrell, Programme Manager for 'Water, Mills…

Celebrate the book launch of Illustration Research Methods, by Rachel Gannon and Ravensbourne's own Course Leader for MA Illustration for Communication, Mireille Fauchon. For years illustration has lacked a strong critical history in which to frame it, with academics and media alike assessing it as part of design rather than a discipline in its own right. Illustration Research Methods addresses this void and adds to…

Price: Standard 2 Days £30; Student 2 Days £5 Book now > Online: Attendees will be emailed links to join the Symposium Website: educationandillustration.info Instagram: illustration_research_methods Illustration Research www.illustrationresearch.org To celebrate the publishing of the landmark book Illustration Research Methods (Gannon and Fauchon, 2021) this year's symposium calls education into focus. As the traditional position of the illustrator ‘for hire' diminishes…

Creative Lives in Progress' Pep Talk, hosted on Instagram Live, will be back on 17th February at 1pm – and this time around, their guest is Ahmad Swaid, Dazed Media’s Head of Content. Join on to hear him talk about carving out a career in social media and online magazines, as well as building communities online. A graduate of King’s…

Want to get into graphic design and branding? Need help with your portfolio? On 25th February, Creative Lives in Progress is hosting their next portfolio review session with some amazing creatives and companies. Reviewers will include Dropbox Design, Human After All, Zendesk, and many more. This session is open to those who are: within the first year of a creative career;…

Creative Lives in Progress' Pep Talk, hosted on Instagram Live, will be back this 17th March at 1pm – and this time around, their guest is Illustrator Manji Thapp. Join in to hear Manjit talk about building an illustration career, the nature of promoting and selling your work online, as well as her latest book with Penguin Random House. Based…

Explore how to turn your drawings into a compelling album cover About this Event The concept of the album cover is to grab your attention and to express music visually. But how exactly can one even begin to create an image that can capture these elements in a memorable or even challenging way to the viewer? Using the works of…

Talk and sketch with Illustrator Fran Meneses with Small Fry, Thursday 8th April 7-9pm UK on Zoom About this Event We can’t wait to welcome Fran Meneses to Small Fry Chats & Draws on Thursday 8th April 7-9pm UK on Zoom! Fran will be talking about what inspires her practice and keeps her motivated, working as an illustrator in New…

When Better Letters Met Barbara Enright is the fourth in a series of short films about veteran sign painters organised by AOI Members Better Letters. After screening at last year’s Lockdown Letterheads, Better Letters is delighted to announce the online release of the award-winning film about Australian showcard and ticket writer Barbara Enright. This will be accompanied by a zoom…

Creative Lives in Progress' next Pep Talk is set for Wednesday 21st April at 1pm, when they'll be joined by New York-based artist and designe  Andrew Herzog to talk about building a portfolio that best represents you, passion projects, and his latest book, A Report: Circle Or Curve.  About Andrew Herzog Since graduating from Savannah College of Art and Design’s…

Alice Smith is bringing her Expressive Arts workshop back to Cwtsh About this Event This class promotes well being and relaxation by guiding you along on a creative doodling journey. We use music to encourage creative flow and mindfulness with an emphasis on creating enjoyable experiences. This exercise frees up our creativity and allows us to let go of the…

Comics and graphic novels are a diverse and powerful form with a huge presence in popular culture. This four-week course explores what makes a compelling comic and graphic novel, and will help you take the first steps towards making an original story of your own creation. Comics and graphic novels are a diverse and powerful form with a huge presence…

In anticipation of the UK Government’s response to the consultation on the Enforcement Framework, BAPLA look at the infringement landscape from two different angles – the legal and the technical. Joining this session will be legal expert Elizabeth Morley from Howard Kennedy.  This will open up to a discussion by a technology services provider to talk about the challenges with…

Individual stories and key figures of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and Lewis Carroll, author of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The Talk There are many Oxford associations with the artists known as the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, notably John Millais, William Holman Hunt, and Dante Gabriel Rossetti. A key figure was Thomas Combe, Superintendent of Oxford University Press, who was an early patron, and…

Explore the flamboyant posters of Julius Klinger Vikings and centaurs and flamingos, oh my! This latest exhibition Julius Klinger: Posters for a Modern Age is full of fun and flamboyant posters that are perfect for outlandish interpretations. Join Poster House for an entertaining evening of wild conjecture on the contemporary queer subtexts of these extravagant images. First, author and illustrator John…

Want to learn what risograph printing is? Want to meet others who do too? Come learn all the basics & make a print via this online workshop. About this Event Welcome to our Risograph Basics course: a printing, collage, experimentation, and mark making extravaganza! Get to know Outlet and our RISO sisters (Barbara, Janet, Corita, and Tina) and learn the…

Picture book authors Shelly Anand + Joanna Ho discuss self-love in celebration of Asian Pacific Heritage Month Laxmi's Mooch A joyful, body-positive picture book about a young Indian American girl’s journey to accept her body hair and celebrate her heritage after being teased about her moustache. Laxmi never paid much attention to the tiny hairs above her lip. But one…

Creative Lives in Progress' next Pep Talk is set for Wednesday 19th May at 1pm, when they'll be joined by New York-based Multidisciplinary practitioner Mahaneela as she talks about building a career as a creative. About Mahaneela Starting out, it can be easy to assume that you need to specialise in a particular area, find your niche, or style – and stick…

On May 21, One Million One Month (1M1M) will commemorate the International Endangered Species Day by launching the second round of One Million One Month, running until June 20. All artistic expressions are welcome! This international initiative aims to highlight the one million species at risk of extinction through art. 1M1M is a non-profit art project started by Mexican illustrator…

Want to get into graphic design and branding? Need help with your portfolio? On 27th May, Creative Lives in Progress is hosting their next portfolio review session with some amazing creatives and companies. Reviewers include Wix Playground, QM Tan, J ,Zag , Wolff Olins , Moving Brands, Lovers, Katee Hui, Bhav Mistry and Darren Whitney. This session is open to those who are: within the…

Join 2B or Not 2B Collective for an online Life Drawing session with the amazing model and dancer Jess Moon Seo. A fun session of drawing, mental health maintenance and creativity. This untutored life drawing class is 2 hours long. You can join and leave whenever you want, however you will need to purchase a ticket before the session. *During the…

Join 2B or Not 2B Collective for an online Life Drawing session with the amazing model and dancer Callum Sterling. A fun session of drawing, mental health maintenance and creativity. This untutored life drawing class is 2 hours long. You can join and leave whenever you want, however you will need to purchase a ticket before the session. *During the break…

The London Book Fair 2021 will go ahead as a digital only event, creating opportunities for the publishing industry to meet online, following the impact of the global pandemic. The in-person format will return next year to its usual Spring dates of April 5-7 2022. You can read their full announcement here. The Online Book Fair will bookend the month…

From Bolonga Children's Book Fair's website: "It is with great sadness that we have to announce that the in-person 2021 edition of Bologna Children’s Book Fair, Bologna Licensing Trade Fair and the new event BolognaBookPlus cannot take place. Although we were optimistic right to the last, the pandemic in the world, in Europe and particularly in Italy, obliges us once…

Join Natasha & Rob as they round up their day's collaboration with a live, online discussion. Live Collaborative Drawing: 11am-5pm, followed by Panel 6-7pm. Natasha and Rob's collaborative live drawing will take place from at The Cartoon Museum and will be viewable by visitors. About the Panel: Natasha Natarajan is currently exhibiting at The Cartoon Museum in our 'In Focus' space. She recently published…

Deptford does Art presents ‘DRAWING ON 2020’, an exhibition of reportage drawing by Tim King. The everyday story of a sketchy year, this new exhibition opens to remind you just how strange it has been. Show: 1-11 July Open Evening: Thursday 1 July 7-10pm (bar on site) Artist Talk (free): Sunday 11 July 2pm Throughout last year, Illustrator Tim King was…

This is a 7 day Children’s Picture Book Online Course which offers you the opportunity, time and guidance to work on your very own picture book project. Organised by Orange Beak Studio, the week is designed for anyone interested in children’s picture books, illustration, story, drawing or looking for a new creative experience. The fabulous Beaky programme for the week includes:…

Established in 1919 the Society of Graphic Fine Art continues to promote and exhibit artworks of high quality in colour or black and white with the emphasis on good drawing and draughtsmanship. The annual exhibition of the SGFA includes drawings in any medium, monochrome or colour, in a variety of media including, pencil, coloured pens and pencils, pen and ink,…

Creative Lives in Progress' next Pep Talk is set for Wednesday 19th May at 1pm, when they'll be joined by Tokyo-based creative Lindsay Arakawa as she talks about making international connections, building community and growing your creative network. About Lindsay Originally born and raised in Aiea, Hawaii, Lindsay currently lives and works in Tokyo as a creative. After graduating from the University of…