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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 5h

Our latest newsletter is here, packed full of wonderful art by our members. You can see the whole thing at www.hireillo.com/T6Z Art by @paulshipper.bsky.social · Beach · @raid71.bsky.social · Elly Walton · @jasonpiperberg.bsky.social · @carolynsehgal.bsky.social · @kalakal.bsky.social

Seven illustrations by different artists. A realistically illustrated horror movie poster, a cute unicorn children's book, a detailed Lord of the Rings poster, a conceptual illustration about moving home, a supernatural horror comic cover, a sad little ghost with a crown, drink cans with colourful illustrated labels.

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 30/09/2026

A wee selection of some trading cards that were sent out recently, featuring fabulous work by Anne-Marie Perks, Sean Counley and @timothy-banks.bsky.social.

A hand holds three artist trading cards by different artists. One show a portrait of a person with short black hair wearing a yellow t-shirt with white flowers behind their head. The next has a fantasy red and white spotted toadstool framed in a circle. The third has stylised monsters and demons with a person holding a sword leaping towards one of them.

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 23/09/2026

Our fabulous new Featured Artists for your visual delight! Check out Jenna Riggs, Peter Fasolino and Manic Minotaur ✨ See more of their work: Jenna - hireillo.com/cbz Peter - hireillo.com/cYX Manic Minotaur - hireillo.com/cEg

Three illustrations by different artists. A children's illustration of a seaside scene with lots of fairies playing in the sea and relaxing on the beach with colourful houses in the background. A detailed portrait of an older man in a bar with lots of people in the background dancing and behaving raucously. An advert for X-box gaming controllers with bright doodle style illustrations surrounding purple, orange and green controllers.

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 18/09/2026

Our most recent newsletter is out now, featuring lots of fantastic work by our members. You can see the whole thing at www.hireillo.com/TVX Art by André Mata · Brian Bowes · Dan Strange · Chris B. Murray · Jonny Wise · Tariq Singleton · Alice Lockhart

Seven images by different artists. An underground alien world with mechanical creatures and pods. A children's illustration of an alligator holding a saxaphone. Three medieval kings holding swords. A t-shirt with Spider-Man crouching on a boom box. A man in a suit shouting and pointing his finger in a darkened room. The Mandalorian and Grogu from the Star Wars universe. A fantasy illustration of a person surrounded by giant plants, insects and a snail.

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 16/09/2026

How much should I charge? Do I need a contract? What rights am I giving the client? First Commission, Proper Business is a practical business handbook for illustrators, built around the questions we hear again and again at Hireillo. Buy it here (PDF version): shop.hireillo.com/l/proper-bus...

A hand holds a book in front of a black bookcase. The book is yellow with blue and red text that reads First Commission, Proper Business. Alongside the text is are illustrations of people engaged in art and business activities. One holds a giant pencil, another stands by a pound sign. There is a hand with a thumbs up by a contract, a person standing with an invoice, and at the bottom of the book cover is a desk and office area with a dog snoozing beneath it.

A hand holds a book in front of a black bookcase. The back of the book is shown. The cover is yellow and there is black text describing the book.

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 09/09/2026

Social media is one part of your route to getting work, not the whole road. Repeat clients, referrals, direct emails, a clear portfolio and industry relationships all matter. The useful question isn't 'Which single platform is best?' It's 'Which mix brings suitable people to my work?'

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 08/09/2026

Here are some of the previous batch of our members' Artist Trading Cards that I realised I hadn't shared yet! Everyone's art looking amazing as always ❤️ Artists: Simon Sturge, Sean Counley, Liz Kay Tariq Singleton, Sue Todd, Danielle Rose Fisher Alexandra Bobolina, Nathan Shelton, Micah Champion

Nine Hireillo artist trading cards laid out in a grid on a black background, featuring a variety of work by different artists.

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 07/09/2026

Check out our latest Featured Artists! This time we have the wonderful Alice Wong, Nigel Sussman and @johnwtomac.com. See more of their work: Alice - hireillo.com/cbz Nigel - hireillo.com/cYX John - hireillo.com/cEg

Three illustrations by different artists. One is a whimsical children's book illustration of a tooth fairy in a pink frock with long blonde hair and wearing a flower garland. The next is an isometric line art illustration of a street scene featuring a shop with people and a dog walking along the pavement and cars parked on the road. The last is a conceptual editorial piece with the sun above the moon which is casting a dark shadow directly over a large house.

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 03/09/2026

Twilight Treasures and Gloomy Postcards! Check out our latest newsletter, packed full of delicious art by our members ✨ See the newsletter at www.hireillo.com/TQU Art by Sue Todd · Matt Curtis · Vicky Scott · @kalakal.bsky.social · Micah Champion · Alex Amelines · Maeca Art

Seven illustrations by different artists. A digital ink illustration of Marie Antoinette in black and white with her holding a wilted red rose, a red bow on her dress and red blood running down from her neck. A black and white engraving style illustration of the back of a person stood with their arms out in front of a city skyline and mountains. There are electrical devices in the foreground. A children's illustration in a collage style of two children in the garden at night with different British wildlife around them. A graphical illustration in black, brown, magenta and yellow of a woman in a white top shouting and other's fists held forward in solidarity. A vintage style movie poster for The House on Haunted Hill featuring portraits of the actors including Vincent Price. black and white vintage photo of a man smoking a pipe that has been painted over with a cartoonish white face mask and a painted yellow and orange background. An hand drawn ink and marker illustration of the DC comics character Mr Freeze wearing his armoured costume with snow falling in the background.

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 26/08/2026

Artwork revisions are easier when everyone knows what counts from the start. Agree the number of rounds, how feedback works, and when a change becomes extra work. Our Ultimate Artist Contract Template gives you a practical starting point: shop.hireillo.com/l/artist-con...

An illustration of two hands shaking. One has turquoise fingernails and a rose tattoo. The other has a teal sleeve showing. Text underneath reads Ultimate Artist Contract Template along with a black pen graphic.

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 24/08/2026

Our three amazing Featured Artists are Amy Dunn, Mark Hammermeister and Ashraf El Attar. Take a peek in their portfolios to see more of their work: Amy - hireillo.com/ccu Mark - hireillo.com/cSA Ashraf - hireillo.com/cfg

Three illustrations by different artists. The first is a colourful children's illustration of an underwater scene with a cute, smiling pink octopus, coral and fish. The second is a portrait of Matt Smith as the eleventh Doctor in Doctor Who looking up and holding his sonic screwdriver. The third is a children's illustration of an older man with a white beard wearing a blue hat with an anchor on it and holding a pair of binoculars.

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 21/08/2026

Three of our fantastic members' Artist Trading Cards, featuring work by Josh Filhol, Matt Curtis and Connie Resch ❤️

A hand holds three artist trading cards by different artists. One has a cartoon style illustration of a boy in a green dinosaur costume in half a green and white egg shell. The second is woodcut style illustration of an angry and determined looking yellow rubber duck wearing a green military helmet with a white star on it. The third is a painting of an anthropomorphised toad wearing half glasses, a brown jacket, waistcoat, shirt and tie and holding a book. In the background are dark coloured shelves with DVDs on them.

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 20/08/2026

Musicians, Magic and Maps - our latest newsletter is here! Visit www.hireillo.com/TMl to see new and featured artists, and a hand-picked selection of members' news. Art by Simon Sturge · @johnwtomac.com · Alice Lockhart · Peter Fasolino · @jasonpiperberg.bsky.social · Tom Woolley · Philip Douzat

Seven illustrations by different artists. A group of doctors stand around a man inside a giant transparent virus. A man in the shape of the number four sits on an egg in a nest. Part of a book cover titled The Little Book of Magic with hand drawn characters of people, birds and animals around it. A detailed painting of band members of The Who sitting around a swimming pool with broken guitars and a sinking car. A girl with a fearful face trying to climb out of a pile of skulls. An illustrated birds eye view map showing different buildings and trees . A playing card with a dark fantasy character holding a red spear with a detailed gold border above and below.

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 20/08/2026

Until further notice, we are suspending sales of our physical products to the EU due to the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) rules. Sorry!

A blue background and a circle of yellow stars with an emoji of a person wearing a grey top in the middle shrugging.

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 14/08/2026

A useful portfolio introduction or website "About" page should say what you do, the work you want, the subjects or markets you suit, and where you are based (if it matters). Give the reader context, then let the portfolio provide the proof. Art by @jamesashestudio.com.

A blue background with a cartoon style illustration of a smiling person's head with curly ginger hair. A cute, happy brain is shown inside their head and the brain and person are looking at each other.

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 12/08/2026

Here are some more of our wonderful members' Artist Trading Cards, by Micah Champion, Christina Michalos and @timothy-banks.bsky.social. Hireillo Trading Cards are available in physical mail packs for anyone who is looking to hire an illustrator - DM us to find out more info.

A hand holds three artist trading cards featuring work by different artists. The first has a black and white comic style illustration of the reflection in a puddle of a person in an overcoat and hat with large white eyes. The second is a children's illustration of a girl with red hair in a blue top behind a table with food on it. The third is a stylised image of a pinky brown animal with a leaf wreath on its head standing behind a tree.

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 06/08/2026

In the latest State of Illustration survey, 60.2% of respondents said they had begun jobs before the terms were formally agreed. Do you wait for written terms before starting? Does it depend on the client? Find out more about the State of Illustration at www.stateofillustration.com

A stylised illustration of a person with large hands holding a pencil and a smaller person holding a mobile phone in the bottom right corner. Large text showing 60.2% is overlaid, with stateofillustration.com at the bottom. The image uses orange and blue tones.

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 03/08/2026

Here's our current batch of fabulous Featured Artists: Livia Coloji, Steven Noble and Christopher Cruz! Check out their portfolios for more: Livia - hireillo.com/cPa Steven - hireillo.com/dbq Christopher - hireillo.com/clD

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 30/07/2026

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.

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 29/07/2026

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.

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 28/07/2026

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.

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 27/07/2026

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/

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 27/07/2026

🚨 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.

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 24/07/2026

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.

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 22/07/2026

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.

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 21/07/2026

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.

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 20/07/2026

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.

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 16/07/2026

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.

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 14/07/2026

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.

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 14/07/2026

Although this infographic is aimed at Ireland, it’s one of the clearest explanations we’ve seen of how the new charges work. Worth a look if you sell into the EU and are still trying to get your head around what’s changing.

Infographic titled “New customs rules coming to Ireland, 1 July 2026.” It explains that many online purchases worth €150 or less, sent to Ireland from outside the EU, will face a new €3 customs duty from 1 July 2026.

The charge applies to goods from countries including Great Britain, China, the United States and other non-EU countries. It is charged per distinct type of item in a parcel, not simply once per parcel. One notebook would attract a €3 charge. A notebook, pen and keyring would count as three item types and attract €9. Two identical pens would count as one item type and attract €3. A silk blouse and cotton T-shirt would count as two item types and attract €6.

VAT is then calculated on the value of the goods, shipping costs and the customs duty.

The infographic says UK purchases may become more expensive, depending on whether the retailer includes the charge at checkout or it is collected separately during import.

It says the EU is introducing the change to reduce undervaluation and customs fraud, create a fairer market for EU retailers and improve controls on the large volume of low-value imports from overseas marketplaces.

A final example shows a €5 phone case, €4 charging cable and €3 screen protector bought from a Chinese marketplace. As three distinct item types, they would attract €9 customs duty, plus VAT.

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 09/07/2026

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.

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 07/07/2026

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.

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 06/07/2026

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.

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 03/07/2026

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

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 26/06/2026

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.

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 23/06/2026

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.

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 22/06/2026

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 .

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 19/06/2026

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.

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 18/06/2026

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.

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 17/06/2026

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

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 16/06/2026

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.

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 15/06/2026

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.

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 10/06/2026

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.

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 09/06/2026

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.

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 05/06/2026

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.

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 04/06/2026

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.

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 03/06/2026

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.

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 02/06/2026

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.

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 01/06/2026

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 ✨

An illustration of two hands releasing a portfolio of artwork into the air to join lots of other flying portfolios in a blue sky with a few white fluffy clouds. The name of hte illustrator, Alex Hahn, is written on the left of the image.

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 21/05/2026

Feast your eyes on this incredible illustrated map by Elly Walton for Stevens Cooperative School. This isn't just a map, it’s an entire world built around learning! ❤️ See more at hireillo.com/Te8

A colourful illustrated map of a fictional town, highlighting the educational journey of students at a school. The map shows a town layout with buildings and a river and lots of people exploring the town.

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