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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator@hireillo· 12d

Ta-da! Here's our latest newsletter, jam-packed with illustration goodness 🤩 You can see the full newsletter at www.hireillo.com/TFd Art by Beth Brooks · Vicky Scott · @juliaallum.bsky.social · Meroë · Emily Hurst Pritchett · @jeremywilsonart.bsky.social · Sue Todd

Seven illustrations by different artists, including botanical illustrations, a painted lion sculpture, a graphical image of lots of plugs and cables, illustrated labels on bottles, the comic book character Black Cat, and a children's book cover with a wolf and orca.

Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator@hireillo· 13d

A useful illustration quote depends on more than the time required to make the work. Before pricing, I want to know what is being made, how it will be used, where, for how long, whether the rights are exclusive, when it is due and how many revisions are expected.

Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator@hireillo· 14d

One of the best parts of Hireillo is seeing all the different kinds of illustration that sit under one roof. Publishing, editorial, games, advertising, murals, maps, patterns, natural history... and quite a few things that don't fit neatly into a box. Have a browse at www.hireillo.com/search/

Six different illustrations in different styles, by different artists. Includes a portrait of a man, a children's book cover with colourful lettering, three figures hugging each other, a cartoon bird wearing a top hat, a fantasy illustration of two people with one holding a sword, and an ink drawing of a folkloric horse.

Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator@hireillo· 15d

Full Membership combines a Hireillo Portfolio with pricing and contract guidance, portfolio support, promotion and priority for client referrals. It does not guarantee work, but it does give professional illustrators somewhere to be seen by clients and ask for practical help. www.hireillo.com/join/

Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator@hireillo· 16d

🚨 Scam Warning 🚨 A new version of the old "workshop project" scam is doing the rounds. It claims to be from an academic event organiser, praises your portfolio, and asks about your availability and payment terms. Do not reply or share any details. Mark it as spam.

A screenshot of an email requesting illustration services for a workshop, with a large black SCAM label across the bottom, highlighting the fraudulent nature of the message.

Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator@hireillo· 19d

The State of Illustration 7th Edition draws on responses from more than 1,000 creative professionals. It covers work, income, contracts, social media and the challenges of being an illustrator. The full report is available through the 𝕝𝕚𝕟𝕜 𝕚𝕟 𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕡𝕣𝕠𝕗𝕚𝕝𝕖.

Two people carrying art and documents run from a large yellow robot with a funnel head and sharp teeth wearing blue and pink y-fronts, holding papers. Text at the bottom reads An Industry Report State of Illustration 7th Edition on a blue background.

A laptop on a wooden table displays a report with charts, bar graphs, and pie charts related to anxiety and mental health statistics, along with illustrated characters.

Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator@hireillo· 20d

A useful illustration brief should say what is being made, where it will be used, who it is for, when it is needed, what budget is available and which rights are required. Clear briefs save everyone time.

A graphic titled Six things an illustration brief should answer lists questions about what is being made, usage, target audience, timing, budget, and rights, on a background with pastel flower patterns.

Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator@hireillo· 21d

Editorial illustration has to catch the eye, clarify an idea and leave room for the reader to think. This piece by Driss Chaoui does all three. See more of Driss' work: hireillo.com/EwW

A person balances on a rope stretched between tall stacks of paperwork, while a large hand above appears ready to flick them off the rope. A passport and documents are visible on the right.

Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator@hireillo· 22d

Check out our latest Featured Artists Leilani Coughlan, Bridget Dowty and Scott Monaco ❤️ See more of their work in their portfolios: Leilani - hireillo.com/cM3 Bridget - hireillo.com/cid Scott - hireillo.com/c3A

Three illustrations by different artists. A children's illustration of three people exploring a cave lit by their lantern. There is a huge praying mantis shadow behind them and a human skull on the floor. A young adult illustration of a boy wearing a blue jacket and grey shorts discovers a crashed World War 2 German plane among brambles and trees. A cartoon style children's illustration of different robots including some that look like famous robots from films and TV sitting and standing at desks in a classroom.

Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator@hireillo· 26d

Bunnies, Bears and Tooting Elephants - the Hireillo newsletter is here! Check out all the amazing work and artists over at www.hireillo.com/TyA Art by Tom Pląskowski · @kalakal.bsky.social · @raid71.bsky.social · Matt Curtis · Michael Reeves · Elly Walton · @christinawald.com

Seven illustrations by different artists. A cute baby elephant flies over a river with crocodiles in it. A vivid editorial piece of a pink piggy bank cracked open and small people climbing out.A winter woodland scene of silver birch trees and two black rabbits, the shape of another rabbit is seen in the bark of the trees. A woodcut style illustration of a roaring face that is half man and half bear. A cartoon of anthropomorphic rabbits in an office, one sits at a desk and the otheris in a dance pose. An illustrated festival map in bright colours showing people, a music stage and food vendors. A children's illustration of an underwater scene with a fantasy character in a huge oyster shell, with orange fish, an octopus and coral.

Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator@hireillo· 29d

A useful heads-up for artists selling physical work into the EU. Although this infographic is written for Ireland, it explains the new €3 customs charge on low-value purchases from outside the EU. The charge can apply to each different type of item in a parcel, so review your shipping and pricing.

Infographic explaining Ireland’s new €3 customs charge per item type on low-value non-EU purchases from 1 July 2026.

Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator@hireillo· Jul 9

I've got more of our members' Artist Trading Cards to show you! Here we have Eric Colquhoun, Kimberley Hoffman and Jinjer Markley. If you're a Hireillo member and would like to take part in our ATC promotions, get in touch to find out more.

A hand holds three artist trading cards, illustrated by different artists, in front of a black bookcase with a vintage ceramic cat on a shelf. The first has a sepia toned caricature of Edgar Allan Poe. The next has a busy children's illustration with a castle, coach and horses and people in historical dress. The third has a person with a long white scarf walking through a snowy landscape with a densely wooded forest behind.

Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator@hireillo· Jul 7

Featured Artists, ahoy! Here are our latest featured members, the wonderful Linzie Hunter, Daniel Roig and Sabrina Pohle ❤️ Check out more of their fantastic work: Linzie - hireillo.com/cNR Daniel - hireillo.com/cpy Sabrina - hireillo.com/c6K

Three illustrations by different artists. A collage of hand lettered text and images about London. Four magpies sitting on a wire. Two children peer through a window into a room filled with plants, crystals and bottles.

Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator@hireillo· Jul 6

Week, new, happy! 🤪 Are you looking forward to the week, or do you feel in need of a break already? Art: Business Bunny by Michael Reeves 🐰

A cartoon of a white rabbit dressed in a brown jacket, tan trousers and a tie carrying a briefcase. He stands in an office space with a green desk, black swivel chair and a coat stand. A laptop is open on the desk with a tropical island screensaver. showing There is a framed image on the wall of someone rowing a boat.

Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator@hireillo· Jul 3

It's time for our latest newsletter: Disney Villains, Radio Times and All About History! It's chock-a-block with amazing illustrations - see the whole thing at www.hireillo.com/Ts5 Art by @davidcousens.bsky.social · Steven Noble · Liz Kay · Dan Strange · @egorodriguez.com · Alex Hahn · Anton Brand

Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator@hireillo· Jun 26

I love this striking Watership Down-inspired series by @raid71.bsky.social. If you're tempted, don't hang about, they're limited editions.

A collage of four illustrations featuring black rabbits in various settings: a snowy birch forest, foliage with red leaves, sunlit trees with long shadows, and a wintry field with blue shadows and distant trees.

Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator@hireillo· Jun 23

Our three fabulous Featured Artists this week are Moira Millman, Mark Reihill and Laura Sfiat, all very experienced and skilled illustrators. See more of their work in their portfolios: Moira - hireillo.com/cWh Mark - hireillo.com/cSV Laura - hireillo.com/cMp

Three images by different illustrators. A children's illustration of a green dragon behind a man sitting playing a guitar and a child sitting on the floor. A monochrome portrait of a football player. A watercolour painting of a historical red brick building and shop with trees standing either side and the words Luca Faloni above the door.

Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator@hireillo· Jun 22

Just a reminder that we are a no AI platform. We do not allow AI generated "art" on the website. Our members are all real human beings creating wonderful, unique art and illustrations, using their own minds, hands, hearts and souls ❤️.

The capital letters A and I are shown in a turquoise to purple gradient on a black background. There is a red ring with a diagonal line across it over the letters, denoting the universal symbol of something not being allowed .

Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator@hireillo· Jun 19

The Ultimate Artist Contract now includes both UK & US English versions. All purchases include both, and existing customers can download the update for free. Thanks to everyone who’s bought the contract and shared feedback. Your support is really appreciated! 👉 shop.hireillo.com/l/artist-con...

Cover image for the Ultimate Artist Contract template with illustrations of pens, pencils and an eraser. There is a large red banner stating, NEW US English version now included with all purchases. Two illustrated hands are shaking at the bottom.

Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator@hireillo· Jun 18

Pride month seems to be whizzing by this year and I can't believe we haven't wished everyone Happy Pride yet! So here it is, Happy Pride Month to every wonderful human within the LGBTQIA+ community ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩵🩷🤍🩷🩵🖤🤎 Make it Pride every day! Art by the wonderful @kalakal.bsky.social.

Two people illustrated in bold colours face each other closely with closed eyes, lips almost touching. One person has short curly hair and freckles, the other has short curly hair, pink make-up, and large hoop earrings.

Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator@hireillo· Jun 17

The Witcher, Thunderhawks and the Foraging Fairy 🧚‍♂️ The latest newsletter has arrived! You can see it at www.hireillo.com/Tps. Art by @davidcousens.bsky.social · @jeremywilsonart.bsky.social · Michael Hacker · Vicky Scott · @randyhaldeman.bsky.social · Shirley Chiang · Alice Lockhart

Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator@hireillo· Jun 16

I have some more of our lovely members' Artist Trading Cards to show you, featuring art by @carolynsehgal.bsky.social, @egorodriguez.com and Jennifer Howard Kicinski 🙂

A hand holds three artist trading cards, illustrated by different artists, in front of a bookcase with music CDs on the shelves. The first has a children's illustration of a star constellation in the shape of a lemur. The next has a three quarter portrait of a woman with long dark curly hair wearing a green shirt and yellow trousers. The third has a children's illustration of an adult deer and a fawn in a woodland setting.

Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator@hireillo· Jun 15

Hello, lovely people! How's your month going? I was very sad to hear the new Stargate series is cancelled, so to cheer myself up I've been looking at the upcoming BlueBrixx Stargate Atlantis set, which definitely counts as productive research and not procrastination at all 😂. Right, back to work!

Image of a brick building set by BlueBrixx of the city of Atlantis from sci-fi show Stargate: Atlantis.

Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator@hireillo· Jun 10

I've always had a soft spot for classic film noir, and this new alternative poster by Micah Champion for the 1950 noir classic D.O.A. is no exception. It's now available as a print from the Hireillo Press Shop. press.hireillo.com/products/d-o-a

A black and white illustrated poster for the 1950 film D.O.A. shows a smiling person sitting at the left side of a bar, with an empty stool next to them that has the white outline of a missing figure. Another person sits to the right with their back to the viewer. Behind the bar, is a bartender in a shirt and tie. The film’s credits appear at the bottom. The film title is in yellow text at the top.

Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator@hireillo· Jun 9

We have three fabulous new Featured Artists for you: Sue Todd, Ren Elizabeth and Nathan Shelton. Their portfolios are packed with amazing art and are well worth a look 👇 Sue - hireillo.com/db4 Ren - hireillo.com/cyg Nathan - hireillo.com/cdY

A selection of three illustrations in horizontal bands: a historical ballroom scene, a stylised line drawing of a person with wings surrounded by abstract shapes, and cartoon rabbits playing in a colourful, grassy field with trees and Easter eggs.

Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator@hireillo· Jun 5

A little taster of some of our members' Artist Trading cards, which we send out to clients. Featured here are Scott Balmer, @timothy-banks.bsky.social and Keith Seidel.

A hand holds up three artist trading cards in front of a bookcase filled with DVDs. The cards feature colourful illustrations including an abstract layered landscape, a stylised dog and a portrait of a ginger haired drummer, with the names Scott Balmer, Timothy Banks, and Keith Siedel.

Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator@hireillo· Jun 4

Birmingham Design Festival is on next week!!!! Most (if not all) of the talks and workshops are free! Make sure to visit their site and grab the tickets you want before they're gone. This is NOT an online event, so only grab tickets if you can actually make it to Birmingham (UK) next week.

Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator@hireillo· Jun 3

Our latest newsletter is here, full of arty fabulousness by our wonderful members ❤️ Check out the whole thing over at www.hireillo.com/Tjt Art by Beach · @sarahjcoleman.bsky.social · Dan Strange · Tom Pląskowski · @elisabethalba.bsky.social · Tim Lord · @kalakal.bsky.social

A group of seven illustrations.A black, white and red cartoon style image of things considered bad luck, including a black cat. A book cover for The Queen's Painter featuring hand drawn lettering for the title. A montage of character portraits for a book series. Two portraits of ancient kings. A badger and rabbit sitting at a table in the woods having tea. A black and white detailed tarot card drawing. A book cover for Hi My Name is Alex with a portrait of the main protagonist.

Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator@hireillo· Jun 2

Over the years I’ve noticed social platforms optimise for engagement, while most artists and freelancers are looking for work. A post with 50,000 views and no enquiries may feel exciting, but 500 views and 3 client conversations is often far more valuable. Artwork by @johnwtomac.com

A large digital thumbs-up icon has smashed into the side of a building's clock tower. The clock tower is tilted and crumbling with debris falling. The building is set in parkland with other buildings and trees in the background, set against a pinkish sky.

Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator@hireillo· Jun 1

Happy Monday, everyone - and hurrah for cooler weather! 😃 Whether you're diving straight into client work, catching up on emails, updating your portfolio, or simply trying to remember what day it is, we hope this week gets off to a good start. Art by Hireillo member Alex Hahn ✨