Inside Illustration by the AOI

AOI Inside Illustration: Handmade IllustrationThis episode is part of the Handmade Illustration of 'Inside Illustration', the bi-annual suite of content from the Association of Illustrators.Many illustrators create work with physical materials, and in this episode we’re discussing making illustrations with paper sculpture with award winning Gail Armstrong, looking at how she’s collaborated with second guest, Editorial Director, Preschool & Complex Novelty at Templar Books, Ruth Symons, in creating the paper engineered Paper World non-fiction children’s book series.With long term experience in the industry, Gail and Ruth cover the appeal of the paper sculpture form, how that attracts readers and how Gail overcame some of the challenges for their Paper World series. Gail also touches on using digital tools, and her notable projects, Kleenex "Let It Out" campaign, and the United Nations World Toilet Day stamps.Gail Armstrong https://www.illustrationx.com/uk/artists/GailArmstrongPaper World series https://www.goodreads.com/series/386647-paper-world Our host is Rachel Emily Taylor, artist, writer and BA Course Leader at Camberwell College of Art.

This episode is part of the Fashion Illustration Season of Inside Illustration, the bi-annual suite of content from the Association of Illustrators. Fashion illustration not only serves clients but has a wide ranging audience in its own right, and in this episode prize-winning illustrator, Jessica Rose Bird, plus artist and illustrator Daniel David Freeman, discuss tailoring your portfolio for fashion clients, the importance of research and experimentation, personal projects, live drawing at events and lots more. Jessica and Daniel’s clients include Prada, Versace, Edition Hotels, Dr Martens, Adidas and Simone Rocha. Our host is Rachel Emily Taylor, artist, writer and BA Course Leader at Camberwell College of Art.

This episode is part of the Site Specific Illustration Season of Inside Illustration, the bi-annual suite of content from the Association of Illustrators. In this episode we're discussing murals with artists and illustrators Neequaye Dreph and Louis (Masai) Michel, who are both well know for impressive mural work that makes a statement. Our guests discuss how to approach starting murals, the challenges, positives and practical aspects along with organising and working on Margate's impressive 18-mural Rise Up environmental project. Our host is Rachel Emily Taylor, artist, writer and BA Course Leader at Camberwell College of Art. Find out more about Inside Illustration

In this episode we're discussing the essential aspects of illustration for branding projects from both the commissioner and practitioner sides, with guests Heidi Lightfoot, Creative Director and founder of Together Design, and illustrator/designer branding experts Kate Larsen and Nicola Robson. Our guests have worked on a huge range of branding and packaging projects, including for Fortnum & Mason, Haws and Charbonnel et Walker. Along with host, Rachel Emily Taylor, they have a frank talk about the pleasures of working on branding (along with some of the challenges), covering the practical side of being commissioned for illustration in this area, real-life projects and what you should know if you’re interested in or want to work in the branding area, including how to approach licensing and fees   To find out more about the Inside Illustration suite of content go here.

This episode taster forms part of the Editorial Season of Inside Illustration, a new suite of content from the Association of Illustrators (AOI). Here we explore the essential aspects of editorial illustration from both the commissioner and practitioner sides, examining the qualities that make excellent editorial images with New York Times Art Director, Corrine Myller, and internationally commissioned illustrator André Carrilho. Our host is Rachel Emily Taylor, artist, writer and BA Course Leader at Camberwell College of Art. To find out more on Inside Illustration go here.