Blog and Articles

After what feels like a long wait Illustrators Australia is very excited to be launching our NEW updated website this spring! The website has many of the fabulous features and the classic character you already love – with an updated look, improved functionality and a few fun and functional extra features. With more to come […]

An extension for expired portfolios. A number of people have written to us in the last couple of months, with financial challenges. In acknowledgment of the struggles many illustrators are facing currently, Illustrators Australia will be extending the display of expired portfolios till September 20th – Just a week or so before we will launch […]

Extraordinary Talent This month we pay tribute to our extraordinarily talented artist and professional member, Eddy Sara, who tragically passed away at the age of 43, on 11th July. He will be remembered by this community and live on through his artwork. Eddy’s beautiful artworks can be seen on his profile here and on his […]

A reflection of the past, with Katie 'Katiebell' Roberts

The IA membership drive starts next week! The membership drive is almost here! It’s a great time to join or renew if your membership has lapsed. From the 10th-30th June all annual membership fees will be discounted by 10%! Our goal is to increase our membership and ensure that our current members feel valued and […]

Sometimes the pieces of the puzzle come together, but it’s not just luck or skill that makes this happen

The introduction of a tier system for artists on Redbubble has raised concerns about the site's treatment of smaller contributors. What's led to the change, and for the average user, is Redbubble still worth it? Opinion, by IA member Chris Murray.

Renowned Australian illustrator / artist Sandra Eterovic passed away suddenly on November 18, 2018. Fellow illustrator Sonia Kretschmar reflects on Sandra's legacy with Illustrators Australia.

It’s never just about talent. It’s knowing you’re running a business and that you’ve got competition, so need to get in front of commissioners effectively with strong self promotion, awareness of what’s going on in the world and the illustration business, and determination to succeed.

"While illustration is art it shouldn't be decoration. It needs to be compelling and have a purpose." Illustrators Australia sits down with Carl van Wijk and talks about the medium of illustration.

"I wanted to create a creative hub for people to display their work and be found. I also wanted to help creatives get their name out to a much greater audience and have another platform for them to show their work and be part of a community."

On Friday July 13th Illustrators Australia's much loved homage to the Heidelberg School's famous paintings on little wooden cigar boxes returned for the 20th time at Collingwood Gallery.