Yes, yes, there were so many distractions in the past couple of weeks and it’s been too hot and … and … we heard you! Due to many requests, we..

Membership Assistant Marianna Madriz not only supports AOI Members week by week, but she also skilfully balances her workload as a freelance Illustrator. We celebrate the launch of her first illustrated children’s book Little Guides to Great Lives: Frida Kahlo and go behind the scenes of the book.

The short section on IP in the Paper makes no specific reference to copyright but recognises how “Intellectual property rights play an essential part in encouraging the universal benefits of innovation and creativity”.

With the UK seeking new trade agreements as the country withdraws from the EU, there are considerations which creator organisations want to ensure Government take notice of, including that copyright should not be used for bargaining on trade agreements.

Impress the jury with your illustrated interpretation of a London story and be in with a chance of having your work displayed at the famous London Transport Museum and winning the top prize. Deadline for submissions 16 July

Grindr Drawings was created as part of Wingate’s Casual Connections series exploring gay identity from a 21^st century perspective. Wingate talks to Olivia Ahmad about this and further elements of the project.

For Varoom’s Love issue we asked six industry professionals to write a love letter to an image-maker and image they fell in love with. In an extract Benjamin Castro, from Adidas Originals and Renee Lam, Art Director, 72 and Sunny reveal whose work they have fallen for.

Calling all emerging illustrators!

Wishing to escape his drab normality, Joe plants a seed… The Extraordinary Gardener is a enjoyable dip into the wonders of imagination, hope and the natural world. There is much to enjoy about an adventure in these leaves.

Fantastic competition for illustrators interested in licensing their work.