Who you Zoomin'? Small Fry Chats.. Goes Online! Line up: Illustrator Wendy Wong Colourful Creative Duo Yuk Fun Illustrator, Educator & Song Man Nicholas Stevenson Director, Designer, Animator & Illustrator Bee Grandinetti The tickets are free, though we ask for you to please donate what you can to Manchester Mind, who do incredible work providing […]
HUE Design Summit is organised by a collective of creative individuals who believe that in order for a community to flourish, there must first be a community. The summit returns this summer as a 2-day virtual experience created for Black designers and developers, bringing curated conversations and workshops in an environment where we are given […]
The AOI's AGM will run from 6pm on Monday 27 July. It is expected to last for 30 minutes. The financial year 2018 - 2019 (October 2018 - September 2019) will be considered, with the Annual Report and Accounts presented. The meeting will be chaired by David Gilbert, and there will be a chance to […]
Please note that this webinar is mainly for students, recent graduates and very new illustrators. Book now. A successful illustration career doesn’t happen from one day to another, and definitely not spontaneously. While creating a strong body of work is important, communication and consistency are also key. This affordable webinar, especially designed for new […]
As part of our 'Spotlight On' series, join us for an informal lunchtime talk with animator Sam Taylor. Sam Taylor is a director, producer, and co-founder of The Line Animation Studio. He was nominated for a BAFTA for 'Everything I Can See From Here', a short film he wrote and directed with Bjorn-Erik Aschim, and […]
A One Day Online conference with amazing speakers connected to the world of illustration Saturday 1st Aug 2020 10.00-17.00 Illustration by Emma Lewis Organised by Ness Wood Tickets available here.
Join the USC Pacific Asia Museum and artist Yeu Q Nguyen for a mindful illustration workshop on zoom! Unwind and discover your inner self in this mindful illustration workshop led by artist Yeu Q Nguyen. Grab your paper, pen, and meditation cushion for this one-hour workshop where you will learn techniques of visualisation meditation and […]
The end of summer; the end of a project; the end of an academic year: all represent periods of change. These moments act as waiting areas between one point of time and the next, on the verge of the unknown. The talks and events of ‘Illustration 2020: Metamorphoses’ explore what change, transition and metamorphosis can […]
In need of a creative pick-me-up? Our upcoming online event, Pep Talk, is set to bring some energy, ideas and practical pointers to your day. Lecture in Progress will be joined by the amazing Saori Masuda from Google Creative Lab to share some inspiration and advice on Tuesday 25th August. Read on for all the details.
Providing you with a much-needed break from the blazing August weather, this month’s Nicer Tuesdays is here to offer you some creative relief. Taking place on 25 August at 6 pm BST on our online events platform, we’re pleased to announce that Grilli Type’s Noël Leu, illustrator Marylou Faure, designer Jerome Harris and photographer Denisse Ariana […]
Known for her vibrant designing, Chloë will share tips on colour palette selection, stroke technique and show you how to draw lush florals around motivational typography using Tombow ABT Brush Pens. Ticket cost covers the workshop and materials being shipped to you so you can participate from home. Link will be made available to you once you have purchased […]
The little known story of Nazi domination of the Paris fashion industry during WW2 and its world wide ramifications. This illustrated talk is based on her book co-edited with Marie McLoughlin: ‘Paris Fashion and World War Two – global diffusion and Nazi control’ Lou Taylor is a dress historian and Professor Emerita of the University of […]
Kate Leiper will be teaching an online workshop on how to become an expert dragon drawer in this engaging illustration workshop! Recommended for children aged 7–11, but all are welcome. Dragons are not included. Kate Leiper Kate is an artist and illustrator based in Edinburgh. She was brought up on the north-east coast of Scotland and […]
An intimate Virtual Masterclass with acclaimed artist and illustrator Gladys Perint Palmer & Connie Gray of Gray M.C.A Join artist and illustrator Gladys Perint Palmer and Connie Gray of Gray M.C.A for an intimate virtual masterclass that will unravel the coveted world of fashion illustration. GPP (as she is known) will share her expert tips and secrets as she […]
Learn how Kingsley Nebechi approaches his illustration practice. Kingsley Nebechi is a graphic designer, illustrator and Nigerian artist based in London. Crazy for comics, fanatic about films and absolutely inspired by African art, Kingsley is recognised for both his commercial and gallery work. Notable clients include Nike, GSMA, Bank Of America, The Guardian, Island Records, Hema, […]
Take your creative potential to the next level. Avoid losing your creative edge. Build and maintain creative confidence. This workshop builds on the speech at Process and Progress: How to Work Creatively (held on the 1st August, 2020), with three questions: First: Is creativity important to your career? Second: How creative are you? Third: Are […]
The AOI’s Complete Guide to Freelance Illustration Harnessing our experience as the world’s leading professional body for illustrators, The AOI have a designed this 6 week interactive online course to help illustrators take proactive steps to progress in their careers. Each week you will explore an essential aspect of freelance illustration, covering self-promotion, licensing, contracts, […]
THE AOI’S COMPLETE GUIDE TO FREELANCE ILLUSTRATION Harnessing our experience as the world’s leading professional body for illustrators, The AOI have a designed this 6 week interactive online course to help illustrators take proactive steps to progress in their careers. Each week you will explore an essential aspect of freelance illustration, covering self-promotion, licensing, contracts, […]
*** Please note that this year's 16th Pictoplasma Festival has been postponed until 2021. You can read more here.*** If this year won’t allow you to come to Pictoplasma, Pictoplasma will simply have to come to you: Our first ever, fully digital ‘Pictoplasma in Isolation’ awaits all character pioneers, creatives and enthusiasts for a special […]
Escape lockdown and enter into the unique and playful world of illustration with Tiny Grey's Creative Director, Sophie Scott-Lewis. Over the past decade, Sophie has developed a multitude of colourful worlds as a means to escape the daily grind, including landscapes adorned with ice-cream mountains, lollipop trees, friendly dinosaurs and soaring rockets. In collaboration with Sophie and the rest of the […]
The Artworks is incredibly excited to announce their open call for new graduates to apply for the Startworks mentoring programme. Since the agency was founded, Startworks has been helping new graduates bridge the gap between leaving university and kickstarting their career as an illustrator. They continue to successfully represent many artists who have joined the […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
We look forward to welcoming you to our next meet up where we will talk to Emma Block and explore different streams of income. Emma Block is an illustrator based in London. Her work varies from editorial illustration, publishing, packaging and branding. Emma's first book, The Joy of Watercolour, was released in 2018. Most recently […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Awards Announcement 21 October from midday onwards We are delighted to announce the WIA2020 Award Winners on the AOI website and across our social channels. Tune in for the Awards Announcement, with contributions and insights from sponsors, judges and the winners! Be Ambitious: Commissioning Award-Winning Illustration 27 October, 6 – 7pm, £5 The Directory of […]
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 […]
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 […]
A webinar for illustrators How can alternative, under-represented narratives, voices and images be introduced? What good examples can we share? And what can the various players in this field – authors, illustrators, publishers, libraries and readers – learn from each other? These are the questions this webinar in English will deal with. It includes three […]
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 […]
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 […]
Scott Nash: Thoughts about Divergent Thinking Join in for a virtual visit to Nash’s studio where he will share some of his work and thoughts about design, illustration, writing and the importance he places on cultivating a free, egalitarian and divergent approach to creativity. If we’re lucky, we’ll also get to peek into the studio […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Follow @illustratorsfair to browse examples of 100s of beautiful and unique prints, cards and products by over 150 contemporary illustrators. More posts are being added every day with the full lineup of participating illustrators in place from 1st December. This is one of the biggest online market places where you can buy beautiful work produced by […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Exeter Illustration Meet-ups group has expanded into a wider group - Devon and Cornwall Illustrators. Join their first event on the 8th December.
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 […]
Somerset Illustration's jolly virtual get together
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, […]
‘Tis the Season 2B Jolly - interactive drawing event and talk by 2B in partnership with Small Fry and AOI Meet ups 2B or not 2B take us on a journey to where they are now, in an evening of Christmas drawing and chats. Like most events, we will be online this year - so […]
Come enjoy a night with some of the most encouraging mural artist/illustrators you’ll meet in Scotland or beyond.
Make 2021 the year you finally master your books, starting with our invaluable 'Tax for UK Illustrators' webinar!
This session is particularly aimed at illustrators who are underrepresented in public speaking contexts. As well as developing key skills the session will support confidence in proactively seeking opportunities and when speaking in public at schools, panels, festivals and beyond. Areas covered include; Develop a helpful mindset in pursuing speaking opportunities What makes a great […]
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 […]
Bring your pens & pencils and take part online in AOI London’s ILLO Meet-up! Join Elizabeth Lander for a live architecture drawing session. You may have seen Elizabeth Lander’s #idrawchicken series – an archive of illustrated chicken restaurants around London on Instagram. Elizabeth, a Caribbean illustrator, is known for documenting a community’s culture reflected in […]
The AOI’s Complete Guide to Freelance Illustration Back by popular demand - we are excited to introduce the second edition of The AOI's Complete Guide to Freelance Illustration. Harnessing our experience as the world’s leading professional body for illustrators, The AOI have a designed this 6 week interactive online course to help illustrators take […]
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 […]
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 […]
Our Manchester illustrator meet up, hosted by Small Fry, continues with a drawing workshop & talk from illustrator and animator Dan Woodger. Get your ticket. For our first Small Fry event of the year, we have the amazing Dan Woodger hosting a talk & drawing workshop. He’ll be taking us on a journey through his […]
The AOI are happy to announce the next set of roundtable talks focussing on Diversity and Equality in Illustration. The first session of 2021 will be themed ‘Thinking Globally’. Chaired by AOI Board member and Illustrator Montana Forbes, we will look at the impact the extraordinary global changes have had on our work and what […]
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 […]
Join in with drawing prompts set by Bristol illustrators: Molly Fairhurst, Harriet Lee-Merrion and Laurie Stansfield.
Building on feedback from previous sessions we have developed a resource intended to support the commissioning of disabled illustrators and generally open up the conversation. We would like to invite feedback on the resource, so we can ensure it is practical, relevant and useful. Jhinuk Sakar will lead a friendly, informal discussion focussing on the […]
Sue Gent chats with fellow illustrator Caroline Pedler about finding your creative voice & ways to make your work personal & distinctive. Book your ticket! As the world becomes a more fractured and challenging place, it’s more essential than ever that we, as illustrators, foster our individual creative voices so we can build trust, confidence […]
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 […]
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 […]
Open to all illustrators – this is the very first Brighton illustrators Meetup! In association with the AOI. Get your ticket. Join the Flock! Please join us for the the very first Brighton illustrators Meetup! In association with the AOI. This first event will be a FREE online Drink & Draw. An opportunity […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join Devon and Cornwall Illustrators for an evening of drawing based on themes of the every day. In conjunction with RAMM Lates and The AOI. RSVP now! For many of us, it’s been a year of repetition. The same rooms, the same people, the same routine. But did you find unexpected beauty in elements 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 […]
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 […]
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT AND OUR WAITLIST IS FULL. Internationally renowned Illustrator Jon Klassen is best known for his best-selling Hat Box trilogy (I Want My Hat Back, This Is Not My Hat, We Found a Hat), among many other loved titles. In celebration of the release of his highly anticipated […]
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 […]
Join us for an evening with the inimitable Pam Smy as she talks us through her influences and working practice. Join us for our first AOI Children’s Picture books Meet-up event - an online quarterly meet up hosted by picture book illustrator Rachel Stubbs, and author-illustrator and educator Emily Haworth-Booth. Open to those at all […]
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. […]
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, […]
Enter through a secret Zoom door to join a conversation with published children’s illustrators, Morag Hood and Helen Kellock. Book your ticket. Join host, Illo_G in exploring the professional and multifaceted world of children's publishing, from materials to the finished article. How does a children's illustrator create "happily ever after" in their artwork or […]
Join us for our first drawing meet-up for Blend (a new name for the AOI London illustrators’ meet-up) : a Drink & Draw with special guests from The Good Ship Illustration : Katie Chappell, Helen Stephens, and Tania Willis. Get your tickets here. Bring your drawing materials — and a drink — and join us […]
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 […]
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, […]
Join us for a conversation with Emily Claire Völker, a Berlin-based illustrator and member of Extinction Rebellion. Emily Claire Völker shares: “I try to create work that makes people feel empowered to create change, protect our planet, and enjoy life in all its beauty. One of my core beliefs is that we are far more […]
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 […]
The AOI will hold the Annual General Meeting on Monday 24 May at 6pm. This will be held on Zoom and is open to all members to attend. We’d love to see as many of you as possible and would like to spend some time listening to your experiences of the past year and understanding […]
Join BREW - the first illustrators meet-up for Leeds. RSVP for free below or via Eventbrite. All illustrators are welcome and all you need to bring is a drink, yourself and drawing materials for various prompts and fun times. This event is run by The AOI and hosted by illustrator Hannah Lock. This event is FREE, […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Join us for discussion and activities surrounding healthy creativity and the ways we can reshape and rethink our creative processes. Book below or via our Eventbrite. “Productivity” is a word which has taken on pretty toxic meanings over the last few years. It’s resulted in an increased pressure on creative folks, especially those who run […]
In difficult times Swansea College of Art students have undevoured as individuals and as a group. The welsh word Anryhdedd roughly translates as honour, or esteem. It reflects the honour their graduating students have shown in their work and the esteem they have gained in their achievements. Although illustration is a multi-faceted area, with many […]
The 2021 Liverpool John Moores University Graphic Design and Illustration Degree Show comprises 2 elements: a virtual Degree show, which will launch the Degree Show Website, and a physical End of Year Publication. Each element will showcase students' self-directed project work alongside discussion pieces concerned with the culture of education and learning. Limited copies of […]
Small Fry bring together a panel of creatives to reveal their discoveries about the power of having a blend of practices. Small Fry bring together a panel of creatives to reveal their discoveries about the power of having a blend of practices. RSVP below or via our Eventbrite. Having a background in both illustration and graphic […]
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 this strange and challenging year, IVC students have shown great resourcefulness and invention, creating diverse work around cultural representation, mental health, music, the natural world, legend, personal journey and the physical and psychological landscapes of life in lockdown. Ideas are explored through figurative, graphic, abstract, decorative and surreal visual languages. The resulting work engages […]
Entitled Bloom, the Northern School of Art’s Illustration Degree Show exhibits the work of 26 Illustration students and covers a wide range of disciplines across the spectrum of the illustration industry, including picture book illustration, comics artwork, editorial illustration, advertising, products and branding.
