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Below are a few online links to get you started on the wider theory,  ideas and the industry involved in illustration. They are ALL very accesible.

Dont feel like you have to watch, listen or read all of these but any of these will give you insights into modern visual communication culture. Have a browse and enjoy!.



The Association of Illustrators is the professional body for illustration in the UK. Loads of resources and links on here. Probably worth visiting every day - loads of design features on here with 5000+ articles on illustration alone. Netflix series on design and artists - this link goes to an excellent feature on illustrator Christoph Niemann. This podcast link has episodes on inspiration, drawing materials and creative block amongst other things.


Offshoot from Its Nice that this has loads of talks by illustrators about ideas, making and working in the industry. Podcasts about creativity and making from a variety of contributors all linked around the use of sketchbooks. Mimi is a safe space for creativity and creatives, especially image-makers such as illustrators, graphic designers and photographers. UK based illustration and animation agency features podcasts with its roster of artists



Stories & Strategies for Building a Thriving Creative Practice Thoughts on Illustration is a bi-weekly podcast about Showing Up and Growing Up as a commercial artist. Illustration Hour is a long-form interview podcast about the craft and business of illustration and design hosted by illustrator Julia Dufossé. Helps new illustrators develop their careers by coaching, mentoring, and sharing what I know about the illustration business.