The Association of Illustrators

I just updated my Association of Illustrators page this week. I wanted to tell you how much I appreciate them, and what good work they do for freelance illustrators like me.

I've been a member for years. It is tough being a freelance illustrator, and it can be a very isolating experience, especially if you don't work in a shared studio where you would have other artists to talk to about problems.
The AOI support, promote, and protect illustrators in many ways.
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They provide help and advice with legal matters, contracts, licences, price negotiations etc.
They run provide seminars and write articles on things that relate to illustrators.

You can have a portfolio on their site, where commissioners can find you.
They run portfolio consultations where you can get advice on the direction you should go in, what elements could be missing from your portfolio, etc.
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They do a fantastic job at campaigning for illustrators on topics such as copyright

The AOI also advertise meet ups for illustrators which take place all over the country.
Have a look at the Association of Illustrators here.