In partnership with the USA-based Directory of Illustration, we are delighted to announce that the World Illustration Awards 2022 are now open for entries until 14 February 2022. This year..

Rachel Hill, the AOI’s Membership Director has been appointed as the new CEO for The AOI following Ren Renwick’s resignation. Rachel brings with her a wealth of experience in illustration,..

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,..

Author and Illustrator Eileen shares a newly updated list, which compiles children’s books promoting Diversity and Inclusivity.

Joanna Spicer has been drawing her twins and posting on Instagram since their birth. In Varoom 42 Anna Steinberg talks to her about this markable record that captures the animation of young children without sentimentality.

Martin Salisbury on Šašek, whose paintings capture the scale of the human to building and building to landscape that perfectly aligns with his vision. 

Ed Merlin Murray demystifies an area that has been growing in statue and hitting the headlines: Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs).

AOI Patron, Oliver Jeffers has been made an MBE on the 2022’s Queen’s New Years Honours. He has been honoured for Services to the Arts.