Inside Illustration is a bi-annual suite of content from the Association of Illustrators, including this podcast.
The theme of each podcast is explored by our host and a couple of guests - an illustrator who excels in the theme field and a prominent illustration commissioner - examining the qualities that make excellent illustrated images.
We discuss Book Cover, Editorial, Branding and Site Specific Illustration, and also Illustration for Children.
Learn more at www.theaoi.com/inside-illustration
Guests for the Animation season podcast are animator/illustrator Alex Jenkins (https://www.alexgamsujenkins.com/), known for his darkly humourous work, and Senior Producer at Strange Beast (https://www.strangebeast.tv/) studio and agency, Becky Perryman. Our host is Rachel Emily Taylor.
Animation makes everything possible, and in this episode our guests discuss the transition from illustration to animation, learning to work within the limitations of a client's brief, what drew them to the animation world and lots more.
See work by our guests at https://theaoi.com/inside-illustration/inside-illustration-podcast-9
Hosted by Rachel Emily Taylor, artist, writer and Course Leader of BA Illustration at Camberwell College of Arts.
22 Oct 2025
08 Inside Illustration - Handmade Illustration
AOI Inside Illustration: Handmade Illustration
This 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/GailArmstrong (https://www.illustrationx.com/uk/artists/GailArmstrong)
Paper World series https://www.goodreads.com/series/386647-paper-world (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.
22 Apr 2025
07 Inside Illustration - Illustration for Gaming
This episode is part of the Illustration for Gaming Season of Inside Illustration, the bi-annual suite of content from the Association of Illustrators.
The visuals for video games are incredibly important, and in this episode we’re discussing the significance of originality (and how there could be more weird looking games), collaboration, the necessity for patience in long term projects, networking for artists in gaming, the impact of AI on the industry and lots more. Guests for the Illustration for Gaming season podcast are Catherine Unger (http://www.catherineunger.com), art director and 2D illustrator who has worked for State of Play Games (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1811040/South_of_the_Circle/), Broken Rules Games (http://brokenrul.es/), Disney and more, plus Adam Vian, Creative Director, designer, writer and artist at indie game studio SFB Games (https://sfbgames.com/), whose latest game is Crow Country (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1996010/Crow_Country/). Click on the names to see the work, or go here (https://theaoi.com/inside-illustration/illustration-for-gaming-season/inside-illustration-podcast-7).
Catherine Unger www.catherineunger.com/ (https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.catherineunger.com%2F&token=946a61-1-1745407231884)
Adam Vian sfbgames.com/ (https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsfbgames.com%2F&token=ebfaf3-1-1745407231884)
Our host is Rachel Emily Taylor, artist, writer and BA Course Leader at Camberwell College of Art.
24 Oct 2024
06 Inside Illustration: Fashion Illustration
This episode is part of the Fashion Illustration Season of Inside Illustration (https://theaoi.com/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 (https://jessicarosebird.com), plus artist and illustrator Daniel David Freeman (https://www.danieldavidfreeman.com), 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.
10 Apr 2024
05 Inside Illustration: Illustration for Publishing – Book Covers
This episode is part of the Illustration for Publishing Season of Inside Illustration, focusing on book covers for adult fiction and non-fiction. Inside illustration (https://theaoi.com/inside-illustration/) is a bi-annual suite of content from the Association of Illustrators.
Book cover art is an essential part of packaging a book, and in this episode our guests (https://theaoi.com/inside-illustration/inside-illustration-podcast-5), award winning illustrator and freelance designer, Micaela Alcaino (https://www.micaelaalcaino.com), and Creative Director at Headline Publishing, Patrick Insole (https://www.headline.co.uk), discuss their roles and how illustrators work with art directors in publishing. With loads of practical information, this episode also covers the importance of research, differences in the UK and US markets and lots more.
Our host is Rachel Emily Taylor, artist, writer and BA Course Leader at Camberwell College of Art.
5 Oct 2023
04 Inside Illustration - Site Specific Illustration
This episode is part of the Site Specific Illustration Season of Inside Illustration (https://theaoi.com/inside-illustration/), the bi-annual suite of content from the Association of Illustrators. (https://theaoi.com)
In this episode we're discussing murals with artists and illustrators Neequaye Dreph (http://dreph.co.uk) and Louis (Masai) Michel (https://louismasai.com), 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 (https://theaoi.com/inside-illustration/)
14 Apr 2023
03 Inside Illustration - Illustration for Children
In this episode we’re looking at working in a very popular area, children’s books - from both the commissioner and artist sides. Our guests dig into how an art director works with an illustrator, what’s good to have in a children’s book portfolio, what the book making process is, promoting the book and more.
Taking part are two award winners: Jane Buckley, Senior Art Director of children’s books at Simon & Schuster (https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/search/books/Category-Children-s-Fiction/Available-For-Sale-Now/_/N-fn4ZpgzZm3sq/Ne-ffk), and illustrator Chanté Timothy (https://www.heychante.co.uk/), whose latest book Daddy Do My Hair: Deji's Haircut is now published.
Hosted by Rachel Emily Taylor (https://rachelemilytaylor.co.uk/), artist, writer and BA Course Leader at Camberwell College of Art, this episode forms part of the Illustration for Children Season of Inside Illustration (https://theaoi.com/inside-illustration/), a bi-annual suite of content from the Association of Illustrators (https://theaoi.com/).
Find out more about Inside Illustration (https://theaoi.com/inside-illustration/)
6 Oct 2022
02 Inside Illustration - Branding Season
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 (https://togetherdesign.co.uk/), and illustrator/designer branding experts Kate Larsen (https://www.katelarsen.co.uk/) and Nicola Robson. (https://www.instagram.com/whatnikmakes/) 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 (https://theaoi.com/inside-illustration/).
18 Aug 2022
01 Inside Illustration - Editorial Season full episode
In this episode 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 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/corinne-myller-29bba17/), and internationally commissioned illustrator André Carrilho (http://www.andrecarrilho.com/).
Hosted by Rachel Emily Taylor (https://rachelemilytaylor.co.uk/), artist, writer and BA Course Leader at Camberwell College of Art, this episode forms part of the Editorial Season of Inside Illustration (https://theaoi.com/inside-illustration/), a new suite of content from the Association of Illustrators (AOI) (https://theaoi.com/).
To find out more on Inside Illustration go here (https://theaoi.com/inside-illustration/).
15 Mar 2022
01 Inside Illustration - Editorial Season taster
This episode taster forms part of the Editorial Season of Inside Illustration (https://theaoi.com/inside-illustration/), a new suite of content from the Association of Illustrators (AOI) (https://theaoi.com).
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 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/corinne-myller-29bba17/), and internationally commissioned illustrator André Carrilho (http://www.andrecarrilho.com).
Our host is Rachel Emily Taylor (https://rachelemilytaylor.co.uk), artist, writer and BA Course Leader at Camberwell College of Art.
To find out more on Inside Illustration go here (https://theaoi.com/inside-illustration/).
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