From divine print products to striking murals Laura Callaghan is a celebrated Illustrator with a significant online following, and as guest speaker at Pictoplasma Festival she presented the perfect candidate for May’s Illustrator of the Month!

We take a closer look at some of the uniquely gifted illustrators who will be speaking at the Pictoplasma Conference in Berlin this year

Tell us about yourself? I’m a freelance illustrator for nearly 25 years. I’m based in Manchester. I was repped by The Northern Art Collection from ‘95-‘97, then joined Central Illustration..

The AOI in partnership with The Directory of Illustration is delighted to announce the WIA2019 shortlist!

In the first part of Stagdale, nostalgia is as vivid as the swallows that dart about in the cauldron heat of the summer of 1975. The drawing style and character design of this credible world combines modulated lines with delicate textures and sumptuous colour with somber tones.

Taking Enid Blyton’s Famous Five as the backbone of the ongoing campaign for GWR, the instant nostalgic hit of the stories and Eileen Soper’s distinctive illustrative style have become a success for GWR and Electric Theatre.

llustrator Frannerd talks productivity, research, and engaging audiences to build a following in her business.

What did AOI get up to at the Fair? Delivering several events (including on Publishing Contracts), offering advice at the EIF stand Helpdesk, and meeting members who were attending. We also hear from four illustrators who visited in 2019 – “It was such an invigorating experience”.

What’s in issue 39 of Varoom illustration magazine? It’s the Nostalgia issue.

The EU copyright directive was adopted by the European Council on 15th April, completing its final stage of approval.