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mattel-s-monster-high-brand-x-cheyne-gallarde-for-pride
Mattel’s Monster High Brand x Cheyne Gallarde for Pride
6th June 2023
hearts-and-science-partner-with-xiaojie-liu-for-asian-american-pacific-islander-heritage-month
Hearts and Science partner with Xiaojie Liu for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
25th May 2023
laura-sayers-has-been-longlisted-for-the-atworldillustrationawards
Laura Sayers has been longlisted for the @worldillustrationawards!
23rd May 2023
tom-jennings-an-award-winning-london-based-illustrator-designer-and-animator
Tom Jennings, award winning illustrator, designer and animator
19th May 2023
introducing-damien-jones-an-artist-with-over-10-years-of-experience-in-illustration-and-animation
Damien Jones; 10 years in illustration and animation.
19th May 2023
cheyne-gallarde-recently-worked-for-human-security
Cheyne Gallarde recently worked for HUMAN Security
12th May 2023
the-king-s-coronation-natalie-foss-design-an-emblem-for-itv
The King's Coronation - Natalie Foss designs an emblem for ITV
12th May 2023
andrea-turk-is-an-illustrator-and-surface-print-designer-from-northern-ireland
Andrea Turk; Illustrator & Print Designer from N. Ireland.
28th April 2023
more-stellar-work-from-the-latest-additions-to-lyft-s-rev
More stellar work from the latest additions to Lyft's Rev
28th March 2023
illustration-first-moves-with-shirley-hottier
Illustration First Moves, with Shirley Hottier
27th March 2023
introducing-london-based-lewis-campbell-specialises-in-storyboarding-animation-and-illustration
Lewis Campbell, storyboarding, animation and illustration
27th March 2023
the-harry-potter-almanac-quang-phuc-s-cover-reveal
The Harry Potter Almanac, Quang Phuc's cover reveal
6th March 2023
ellie-pillai-is-brown-has-been-shortlisted-for-the-waterstones-children-s-book-prize-1
“Ellie Pillai Is Brown” shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize!
6th March 2023
all-the-wonderful-ways-to-read-illustrated-by-sandra-de-la-prada
All the Wonderful Ways to Read, illustrated by Sandra De La Prada
6th March 2023
yuki-uebo-heavily-influenced-by-the-culture-of-the-city
Yuki Uebo, heavily influenced by the culture of the city
6th March 2023
lyft-works-with-maria-contreras-and-natalie-foss
Lyft Commissions Maria Contreras and Natalie Foss
6th March 2023
ana-salopek-has-won-a-junior-library-guild-award-for-ferdinand-cheval
Ana Salopek has won a Junior Library Guild Award for Ferdinand Cheval!
16th January 2023
reflecting-on-2022-a-selection-of-amy-s-top-projects
Reflecting on 2022: A Selection of Amy's Top Projects
29th December 2022
dunni-mustapha-works-with-the-national-portrait-gallery-for-their-hospital-s-programme
Dunni Mustapha works with the National Portrait Gallery for their Hospital’s Programme.
13th December 2022
shirley-drawing-to-empower-save-the-children
Shirley Hottier drawing to empower, Save The Children
13th December 2022
mad-cave-studios-interview
we speak with Stephanie Brooks of Mad Cave Studios to help understand the comic and graphic novel genre
6th December 2022
gabriella-marsh-is-an-award-winning-animation-director-and-illustrator-from-london
Gabriella Marsh is an award winning animation director and illustrator from London
18th November 2022
esther-lalanne-on-amv-bbdo-x-johnson-johnson-s-imodium-campaign
Esther Lalanne Illustrates Imodium for AMV BBDO and Johnson & Johnson
9th November 2022
A Successful and Memorable Trip to NYC
A Successful and Memorable Trip to NYC
8th November 2022
Social Science Research as a Comic
Social Science Research as a Comic
7th November 2022
introducing-itsme
Introducing ITSme!
4th November 2022
how-to-design-sellable-seasonal-designs-fred-wolter
How to Design Sellable Seasonal Designs, Fred Wolter
19th October 2022
magical-new-chapter-book-series-from-stripes-publishing-illustrated-by-hoang-giang
Magical new chapter book series from Stripes Publishing, illustrated by Hoang Giang
18th October 2022
now-draw-the-curtain-an-exhibition-by-ana-curbelo
Now Draw The Curtain" an exhibition by Ana Curbelo
17th October 2022
caroline-pedler-is-an-illustrator-artist-and-educator
Caroline Pedler is an Illustrator, artist and educator.
17th October 2022
three-illo-artists-working-with-onebillion-to-grow-their-educational-library
Three Illo Artists working with OneBillion to grow their educational library
28th September 2022
the-book-of-legends-by-sir-lenny-henry-illustrated-by-keenon-ferrell-perfect-for-fans-of-outrageous-adventures
The Book of Legends by Sir Lenny Henry, illustrated by Keenon Ferrell
27th September 2022
moonlie-fong-whittaker-is-a-london-based-children-s-illustrator-with-a-warm-cup-of-tea-in-her-hands
Moonlie Fong-Whittaker is a London-based children’s illustrator with a warm cup of tea in her hands.
26th September 2022
introducing-fred-campbell-a-disabled-illustrator-animator-he-loves-to-draw-in-pen-and-ink-and-has-plenty-of-stories-up-his-sleeve
Fred Campbell; a Disabled Illustrator / Animator, he loves to draw in pen and ink
13th September 2022
illo-agency-and-collaborate-agency-won-two-awards-at-the-creative-pool-annual-awards-2022-last-month
Illo Agency and Collaborate Agency win twice at the Creative Pool Awards 2022!
8th September 2022
a-very-happy-30th-anniversary-to-barefoot-books
A very happy 30th Anniversary to Barefoot Books
7th September 2022
betsy-falco-was-selected-as-a-great-match-to-illustrate-aj-clementine-for-the-fifth-volume-of-the-best-selling-good-night-stories-for-rebel-girls
Betsy Falco illustrates AJ Clementine for the fifth volume of the best selling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls
7th September 2022
we-d-love-to-share-something-ketu-aka-anthony-ikediuba-has-been-working-on-independently-the-release-of-his-debut-ep-titled-ano-ele
We’d love to share something Ketu aka Anthony Ikediuba has been working on independently; the release of his debut EP titled Ano-Ele
6th September 2022
introducing-digital-artist-tatsuya-kondo-who-was-born-in-shizuoka-japan
Introducing digital artist Tatsuya Kondo, who was born in Shizuoka, Japan.
22nd August 2022
justine-allenette-ross-x-bbc-world-service
Justine Allenette Ross x BBC WORLD SERVICE
16th August 2022
shirley-hottier-rebel-girls-nike-and-sport-dan-la-ville
Shirley Hottier x Rebel Girls/ Nike and Sport Dan La Ville
16th August 2022
adweek-work-with-maria-contreras-on-an-immersive-story-for-mntn
Adweek work with Maria Contreras on an immersive story for MNTN.
28th July 2022
mez-clark-designs-a-poster-for-the-3rd-festival-muse-en-scene-atmusefestival-in-saint-junien-france
Mez Clark designs a poster for the 3rd ‘Festival Muse en Scène’ in France.
27th July 2022
sir-lenny-henry-stopped-by-keenon-ferrell-s-home-town-new-york-for-a-q-a
Sir Lenny Henry stopped by New York City for a q&a with Keenon Ferrell
27th July 2022
new-to-the-block-ana-curbelo-is-an-award-winning-illustrator-and-artist-originally-from-the-canary-islands
New to the block: Ana Curbelo is an award winning illustrator and artist
27th July 2022
sandra-de-la-prada-illustrates-a-new-fiction-title-by-mike-henson-via-quarto-imprint-happy-yak
Sandra De La Prada illustrates a new fiction title by Mike Henson!
18th July 2022
shirley-hottier-has-been-awarded-a-creating-inclusion-grant-from-creative-scotland
Shirley Hottier has been awarded a Creating Inclusion Grant from Creative Scotland.
30th June 2022
strong-a-stunning-picture-book-that-clara-anganuzzi-has-authored-and-illustrated-1
Strong; A stunning picture book that Clara Anganuzzi has authored and illustrated
28th June 2022
yu-chiao-is-an-illustrator-from-taiwan
Yu Chiao is an illustrator from Taiwan
18th May 2022
jose-villamayor-s-recent-work-for-the-happy-newspaper-2
José Villamayor's recent work for The Happy Newspaper
13th May 2022
illo-s-spectatular-showreel
Illo's Spectatular Showreel!
12th May 2022
x-2-60-minute-animations-for-reddit-in-collaboration-with-p-g-and-pampers
Animation created by Sam Murdoch and Wiliam Luong for Reddit in collaboration with P&G and Pampers.
12th May 2022
holly-jolley-is-a-chilean-british-designer-and-illustrator
Holly Jolley is a Chilean-British designer and illustrator.
7th May 2022
introducing-the-inimitable-harriet-yakub-first-generation-irish-in-a-ukrainian-family
Introducing the inimitable Harriet Yakub, first generation Irish in a Ukrainian family
13th April 2022
june-digan-a-designer-and-illustrator-who-specialises-in-the-traditional-and-digital-medium-1
June Digan, a designer and illustrator from the Philippines who specialises in the traditional and digital medium
31st March 2022
we-re-moving-a-reassuring-book-about-new-beginnings-illustrated-by-zeynep-oezatalay
We’re Moving! a reassuring book about new beginnings, illustrated by Zeynep Özatalay
31st March 2022
betsy-falco-trys-her-hand-at-scrollmation-for-adweek
Betsy Falco trys her hand at scrollmation for Adweek
28th March 2022
hey-you-has-been-nominated-for-the-british-book-award-for-book-of-the-year
Hey You! has been nominated for the British Book Award for Book of the Year
25th March 2022
illo-agency-and-sofar-sounds-teamed-up-to-host-a-beautiful-night-celebrating-iwd-and-creativity-from-a-whole-host-of-female-artists
Illo Agency and Sofar Sounds teamed up to host night celebrating IWD and creativity
21st March 2022
lu-chen-is-an-illustrator-based-in-china-inspired-by-both-the-chinese-and-uk-culture
Lu Chen is an illustrator based in China, inspired by both the Chinese and UK culture
17th March 2022
illo-artists-natalie-foss-and-maria-jesus-contreras-were-commissioned-by-lush-cosmetics-to-contribute-to-their-latest-publishing-project
Illo Artists Natalie Foss, and Maria Jesus Contreras were commissioned by Lush Cosmetics
14th March 2022
the-world-at-your-feet-karl-newson-illustrated-by-clara-anganuzzi
The World at your Feet, Karl Newson, Illustrated by Clara Anganuzzi
8th March 2022
esther-lalanne-and-natalie-foss-in-collaboration-with-sofar-sounds-for-international-women-s-day
Esther Lalanne and Natalie Foss in collaboration with Sofar Sounds for International Women’s Day!

4th March 2022
shirley-hottier-trained-as-an-architect-in-paris-and-is-now-based-in-edinburgh
Shirley Hottier, a FAB Prize winner, is passionate about using her work to promote diversity.
22nd February 2022
jingwen-pino-cao-is-a-toronto-based-artist-focusing-on-children-s-book-illustration-and-picture-books
Jingwen (Pino) Cao is a Toronto based artist focusing on children’s book illustration and picture books.
17th February 2022
the-stormy-day-by-anna-milbourne-illustrated-by-anastasia-zababashkina
'The Stormy Day' by Anna Milbourne, Illustrated by Anastasia Zababashkina
14th February 2022
everyman-cinema-lgbtq-history-month-exhibition
Everyman Cinema LGBTQ+ History Month Exhibition
14th February 2022
dunni-for-education-in-chemistry
Dunni for Education in Chemistry
7th February 2022
chaymaa-sobhy-is-a-author-illustrator-born-and-raised-in-cairo-egypt
Chaymaa Sobhy is a author/illustrator, born and raised in Cairo, Egypt
3rd February 2022
fred-wolter-aka-mister-fred-is-a-german-surface-pattern-designer-illustrator-print-designer-and-art-director
Fred Wolter, aka Mister Fred, is a German pattern designer, illustrator, print designer and AD
3rd February 2022
carolina-altavilla-s-smart-designs-on-the-cover-of-academic-journal-the-lancet
Carolina Altavilla's Smart Designs on the cover of Academic Journal, The Lancet
2nd February 2022
a-warm-welcome-to-monique-steele-a-jamaican-born-digital-artist
A warm welcome to Monique Steele: a Jamaican-born digital artist
26th January 2022
introducing-ellie-foster
Introducing Ellie Foster: creating bold, colourful illustrations from London's canals
26th January 2022
introducing-amber-badger-her-work-is-described-as-fast-inky-and-bold-always-conveying-the-beauty-she-has-seen-in-her-subject-1
Introducing Amber Badger: her work is described as fast, inky and bold
7th January 2022
superhero-artists-cheyne-gallarde-and-samuel-murdoch-save-the-day
Illo artists save the day! Cheyne Gallarde and Samuel Murdoch x Reddit x Intel
7th January 2022
our-new-addition-rita-tan-grew-up-in-indonesia-before-moving-to-washington-usa-she-loves-to-draw-people
Our new addition, Rita Tan grew up in Indonesia before moving to Washington, USA, she loves to draw people.
22nd December 2021
introducing-korean-artist-kim-dong-hoon
Introducing Korean artist Kim Dong Hoon
20th December 2021
bloody-good-periods-esther-lalanne-s-powerful-print-fighting-for-menstrual-equity
Bloody Good Periods: Esther Lalanne’s powerful print fighting for menstrual equity
10th December 2021
a-bear-to-share-by-jessica-alba-kelly-sawyer-patricof-and-norah-weinstein-illustrated-by-our-super-talented-alicia-mas
A Bear to Share, By Jessica Alba, Kelly Sawyer Patricof, and Norah Weinstein. Illustrated by our super talented Alicia Más
8th December 2021
lenny-henry-and-keenon-ferrell-s-book-boy-with-wings-off-to-a-strong-start
Lenny Henry and Keenon Ferrell's book 'Boy With Wings' off to a strong start!
6th December 2021
puffin-winter-campaign-with-paper-artist-laura-sayers
Puffin Winter Campaign with Paper artist Laura Sayers
6th December 2021
upcoming-release-ellie-pillai-is-brown-illustrated-by-trisha-srivastava
Upcoming release: 'Ellie Pillai is Brown', illustrated by Trisha Srivastava
3rd December 2021
introducing-douglas-lopes-a-black-brazilian-illustrator-with-a-background-in-graphic-design-publishing-and-advertising
Introducing Douglas Lopes, a black Brazilian illustrator with a background in graphic design, publishing and advertising.
29th November 2021
j-d-paulsen-is-a-mexican-born-brooklyn-based-digital-artist-with-over-20-years-of-experience-in-the-creative-field
J.D. Paulsen is a Mexican-born, Brooklyn-based digital artist with over 20 years of experience in the creative field.
29th November 2021
jodie-macpherson-is-a-scottish-illustrator-and-designer-based-in-glasgow-whose-work-is-all-about-taking-a-playful-approach-to-the-mundanities-of-the-every-day
Jodie Macpherson is a Scottish Illustrator and designer, based in Glasgow, whose work is all about taking a playful approach to the mundanities of the every-day.
26th November 2021
vietnam-based-artist-hoang-giang-works-with-little-tiger-press-on-the-christmas-department-store
Vietnam based artist, Hoang Giang, works with Little Tiger Press on 'The Christmas Department Store'
25th November 2021
introducing-natalie-foss-a-norwegian-freelance-illustrator-currently-based-in-london
Introducing Natalie Foss, a Norwegian freelance illustrator, currently based in London.
25th November 2021
welcoming-rafaela-mascaro-aka-studio-grand-pere-a-designer-from-sao-paulo-brazil
Welcoming Rafaela Mascaro aka Studio Grand Père, a designer from São Paulo, Brazil.
25th November 2021
introducing-anthony-ikediuba-an-artist-graphic-designer-animator-born-in-nigeria-currently-living-in-los-angeles-ca
Introducing Anthony Ikediuba, an artist/graphic designer/animator born in Nigeria, currently living in Los Angeles, CA
23rd November 2021
betsy-they-she-is-a-queer-artist-working-in-the-east-of-england
Betsy (they/she) is a queer artist working in the east of England.
19th November 2021
supporting-children-s-mental-health
Supporting Children’s Mental Health
1st October 2021
third-ilustrofest-opened-featuring-two-artworks-by-rialda-dizdarevic
Third "Ilustrofest" opened featuring two artworks by Rialda Dizdarević
10th August 2021
warmest-welcome-to-lawrence-paul-okoh
Warmest Welcome to Lawrence Paul-Okoh
26th July 2021
a-warm-welcome-to-ilaria-perversi
A warm welcome to Ilaria Perversi
9th July 2021
warmest-welcome-to-rachel-horne
Warmest Welcome to Rachel Horne
8th July 2021
we-spoke-to-ignite-africa-foundation-on-national-development-through-educational-books
We spoke to IGNITE AFRICA FOUNDATION on national development through educational books
7th July 2021
mary-flora-hart-s-loves-creating-colourful-illustrations-with-a-good-story-behind-them
Mary Flora Hart’s loves creating colourful illustrations with a good story behind them!
24th June 2021
teaching-lgbtq-in-schools
Teaching LGBTQ+ in Schools
22nd June 2021
a-warm-welcome-to-amy-maitland
A warm welcome to Amy Maitland
21st June 2021
introducing-emma-eubanks-an-illustrator-and-designer-from-minneapolis-minnesota
Introducing Emma Eubanks, an illustrator and designer from Minneapolis, Minnesota.
18th June 2021