This new video is full of tips for getting the best out of your entry, selecting a category and sharing your entries! You can also download a pdf guide here..

Payback is a scheme which pays artists annually when their artworks have been published in UK books, magazines or on TV.

To ensure that the awards remain accessible to as many people as possible, we have set up a new bursary scheme for WIA entries open to UK and USA based illustrators who may find the entry fee a barrier to entry.

The theme for this issue is SECRETS & LIES. The Features articles drill down into the conceits that are inherent in the very structure of film, and how classic and modern narratives are shaped by geo-political, cultural and societal upheavals.

The biographies are diverse, from musicians and actors to athletes and scientists; each one a shining example of human excellence and ambition. Author Burnell’s awareness and thoughtfulness is always at the fore.

The AOI proudly presents the Complete Guide to Freelance Illustration Class of Autumn 2020! Discover the work of 15 talented illustrators – and check out part 1 here.

The AOI proudly presents the Complete Guide to Freelance Illustration Class of Autumn 2020! Discover the work of 15 talented illustrators – and check out part 2 here.

From practical to tips looking after yourself (and taking a break from social media), we asked our WIA2020 award winners what advice they would to give to other illustrators. Here are a few tips for success for entering WIA2021 and beyond.

Most illustrators are freelance professionals. And freelance creative artists are mini-companies. So this Guide has been created to help deal with the business situations illustrators face. Be ninja!

By reading this, aspiring illustrators will feel far more confident in their subject knowledge and will have an idea of what they need to do in order to develop themselves into a creative professional, who has the required practical skills and aptitude for a successful career.