Sarah Habershon is Art Director of G2 at the Guardian. She commissioned Tommy Parkers’ World Illustration Awards shortlisted entry “The Disability Diaries”. Here we take the opportunity to talk to her about her career in commissioning illustration, and the challenges of editorial illustration times.

Peter Cross, Customer Experience Director at John Lewis Partnership, commissioned Paul Thurlby’s World Illustration Award winning project National Treasures. Find out more about the commissioning process in this insightful interview.

In this industry insight we talked to Jeremy Wortsman of Jacky Winter about the Australian illustration scene, working globally, geographical trends and the secret to a long career, “Everyone needs to spin a lot of different plates to survive!”

From ‘Down Under’, AOI member Andrea Innocent lives and works as part of the Illustration scene in Melbourne. She describes her travelling years in Japan and how its historical art style influenced her own practice, plus the journey to finding satisfaction and grounding in teaching and leading workshops in Australia.

10 years ago, the way we communicate and promote ourselves online changed dramatically with the arrival of social media platforms. Love it or hate it, these have now become an almost integral part of our daily professional routine. But how beneficial is it really for Illustrators? AOI Member Matthew Griffin shares his thoughts on the matter.

With the Tour de France in full swing Peter Allen interviews Nick Higgins on his new cycling book, which appeals just as much to those who are a part of cycling as those who aren’t.

The Artworks Illustration Agency share their experience this year at both New Designers and New Blood, and give helpful advice to new graduates.

Jon Cockly of AOI agency member Handsome Frank talks about pricing for illustration commissions and the success of the agency.

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.

We talk to Animation Director and Illustrator Stevie Gee about his success in Design, Advertising and Music, as well as a variety of weird and wonderful products. Also highlight his triumphant win(s) at the World Illustration Awards.

Chris Labrooy has an enviable career with his work being seen across UK, Europe and the States in advertising, editorial and publishing. Take a minute to read this insight into his practice and his advice for other Illustrators!

The AOI are aware of the challenges of licensing illustration-led animation images for additional uses. Chris Page of Jelly London lays down some important pointers on this practice.

Illustrator and Animator Rune Fisker is a Coperhagen-based and Danish born designer, who’s dynamic compositions and vivid colours caught the eye of the AOI team and led to animated dialog for June’s Member of the Month.

Rosanna Webster often consults with us using her illustrator membership in business, pricing and negotiation on some complex and always interesting commissions. A few years back a moving image commission by Stella McCartney propelled her work to the fore and led to a range of opportunities.

AOI Member Luisa Rivera recently worked with Lush to bring their Essential Oils campaign to life. We interview her and Art Director Nat Cook about the process behind the commission.

Last year we helped AOI Member James Davies price a book project he was just about to develop. Fast forward to 2018 and this project has now been released by Big Picture Press as Meet the…: a book series exploring ancient civilisations such as the Romans and Egyptians. James gives us a behind the scenes of the book process.

Gilles & Cecilie is an award-winning studio based in London, working internationally providing illustration and graphic art. Cecilie talks to us about the importance of planning your own success, and presents 10 things the studio has learned through their own experience and taking a Masters in Business Management.

William Grill’s debut picture book ‘Shackleton’s Journey’ won an incredible amount of accolades including the AOI Illustration Awards 2014 and the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal, making Grill the youngest winner of the medal in 50 years. We catch up with him to learn more about his latest book ‘The Wolves of Currumpaw’ and his future projects.

We catch up with previous AOI Publications Intern and recent Falmouth Illustration graduate Beth Walrond, now successfully working for editorial giants such as The New York Times and The Guardian…

Having just graduated six months ago, Michael Driver is rapidly establishing himself as an award winning Freelance Illustrator with an impressive list of high profile clients already under his belt…

Owen Davey’s stunning picture book ‘Bird Search’ has been shortlisted for the World Illustration Awards 2015. We thought this was the fittest opportunity to ask Owen what makes him tick!..

Who and what keep you inspired? Stumbling across storytellers or artists who can see this grey, sad world and through their own magical lenses. They give a sense of awe..

Summer – home page Splash for Travel PR website What was your key motivation in becoming an illustrator? I didn’t know what an illustrator was as a kid. I used..

Good Fruit, Bad Fruit. Limited edition screen print for Jealous Gallery 2014 How do you keep inspired? This is an odd answer but recently I re-vamped my studio. I had..

Shortlisted for the World Illustration Awards 2015  SPUTNIK, still from an animation created for Leonidas and Hobbes. Watch here. What and who inspires you? Currently I’m really interested in exploring..

New Friends What three words would you use to describe your work? Joyful, Escapist, Fantastic. Collage composition What are the three obstacles that you find throughout your freelance working day..

Shortlisted for the Prize for Illustration 2015 – London Places and Spaces. Beer advocate, shortlisted entry for LTM Prize.  In three words how would you describe your work? I think..

Modus Magazine, April 2015 You initially completed a degree in politics before moving to London. What was your key motivation in becoming an illustrator? Ha, I actually keep forgetting that..

Do you prefer to work quickly to create an image or take your time or a little of both?  I like both really. I really like working on long personal..

Illustration – Front cover Of The Guardian Review ‘The Future Of Fairytales’ Tell us a little a bit about the process you take to create an illustration? Ideas take up..