{"id":1035330,"date":"2024-05-14T16:15:24","date_gmt":"2024-05-14T15:15:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/development.theaoi.com\/about\/our-people\/staff-copy-2\/"},"modified":"2026-02-25T11:43:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T11:43:08","slug":"meet-up-hosts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/about\/our-people\/meet-up-hosts\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Up Hosts"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fade band no_fade_  color-ffffff \" style=\" background-color:#FFFFFF\">\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\"><div class=\"block-breadcumbs\">\n\n\n\n<nav class=\"woocommerce-breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/about\/\">About<\/a> >    \t<a href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/about\/our-people\/\">Our People<\/a> >    Meet Up Hosts<\/nav>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-page-list\"><li class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item\"><a class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item__link\" href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/about\/about-the-aoi\/\">About the AOI<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item\"><a class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item__link\" href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/about\/history\/\">Our History<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item has-child\"><a class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item__link\" href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/about\/our-people\/\">Our People<\/a><ul class=\"wp-block-navigation__submenu-container\"><li class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item \"><a class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item__link\" href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/about\/our-people\/staff\/\">Staff<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item \"><a class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item__link\" href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/about\/our-people\/meet-up-hosts\/\">Meet Up Hosts<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item \"><a class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item__link\" href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/about\/our-people\/board\/\">Board<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item \"><a class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item__link\" href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/about\/our-people\/patrons\/\">Patrons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item\"><a class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item__link\" href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/about\/contact-us\/\">Contact Us<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item\"><a class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item__link\" href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/about\/jobs\/\">Jobs<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item\"><a class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item__link\" href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/about\/faqs\/\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Our <a href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/resources\/aoi-meet-ups\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AOI Meet Ups<\/a> are led by our fantastic volunteer members. Together, they connect and strengthen our creative community. Some meet up groups are organised by a lead host, while others are co-hosted by a core team of illustrators. Meet them below and join them at an upcoming meet up &#8211; all illustrators and animators are welcome, including students.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Check our <a href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/resources\/aoi-meet-ups\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1021664\">current<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/events\/category\/meet-ups\/\">upcoming<\/a> AOI Meet Ups.<br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:43px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Meet Up Hosts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ezgif.com-animated-gif-maker.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1043595\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nomargin has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-pink-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3592f927bc3367cedd9287b4412a0f5e\">Ashwin &amp; Clive<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Belfast<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/whackochacko.com\/\">Ashwin Chacko<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clivemcfarland.com\/\">Clive McFarland<\/a>&nbsp;are award winning illustrators, authors and educators.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Together they co-founded&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/illustratorsnorth\/\">Illustrators North<\/a>&nbsp;with the vision to build a thriving community of Illustrators in Northern Ireland, including AOI supported meet ups.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/picnic-aoi.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1142546\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nomargin has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-pink-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bd1cde202a488993764072c3d8e92f56\">Kat, Olivia &amp; Tom<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Birmingham<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/katherinetromans.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Katherine Tromans<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliviacollinsstudio.com\">Olivia Collins<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/tomwoolley.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tom Woolley<\/a> are illustrators working across many sectors of the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Together they host <a href=\"https:\/\/picnicbirmingham.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Picnic<\/a>: a creative meet up for illustrators based in and around Birmingham.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-1.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1124692\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nomargin has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-pink-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1a61b826d0a70eb6c240cc6fd246fedb\">Eden, Ulrike, Lucy, Maia &amp; Izzy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brighton<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edenbrack.com\/\">Eden Brack<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ulrikemieke.com\/\">Ulrike Mieke<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.studiounfold.co.uk\/\">Lucy Beacham<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/maiaroman.squarespace.com\">Maia Roman<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/izzustrations.co.uk\/\">Izzy Howard<\/a>&nbsp;collaborate to host&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/flock_brighton\">Flock<\/a>: a creative meet up for illustrators based in and around Brighton and open to creatives of all backgrounds and career stages.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Jess.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1017746\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nomargin has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-pink-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2352322b406ecc326428fca2b79b4dc0\">Jess Knights<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bristol<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jessknights.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jess Knights<\/a> is an illustrator and creative facilitator with a mission to connect communities online and in real life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">She helps run <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pipillustration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PIP&nbsp;(Put into Practice)<\/a>: a get together for any and all illustrators in the Bristol area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/YtIROUjU-edited.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1022592\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nomargin has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-pink-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-935527d9ede284bba71ea19093dbb60d\">Naomi Clarke<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cardiff<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naomiannclarke.co.uk\/\">Naomi Clarke<\/a> is an illustrator, educator and designer based in Cardiff. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">She hosts <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/illustrationclb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Illustration Club<\/a>: an informal meet up providing a common space for Cardiff illustrators to explore ideas and grow together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"318\" height=\"318\" src=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/montana-forbes_meet-up-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1047210\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nomargin has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-pink-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8426d9531ea53b897d7f7db59b8e8647\">Montana Forbes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Copenhagen, Denmark<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.illustrationx.com\/artists\/MontanaForbes\">Montana Forbes<\/a> is a fashion, beauty and lifestyle illustrator and is also part of the AOI&nbsp;Board of Directors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Based in Copenhagen, she co-hosts the newly formed <strong>Copenhagen Connects<\/strong> with fellow local illustrator <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mortenvoigt\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Morten Voigt<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mhairi-braden-portrait.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1092436\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nomargin has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-pink-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-587e3398918f7c7a1a8df2db96559bc6\">Mhairi Braden<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Edinburgh<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mhairibraden.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mhairi Braden<\/a>&nbsp;is an illustrator and printmaker based in Edinburgh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">She hosts&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/roughdraft_edi\">Rough Draft<\/a>, which brings together illustrators from the Edinburgh area to connect and inspire.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/AJ.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1017749\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nomargin has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-pink-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-aa7e4751d70806a7fb9d5e420d6a366b\">AJ Higgins<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Falmouth<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ajhiggins.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AJ Higgins<\/a> is an illustrator creating characterful works from Cornwall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Together with co-hosts <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ellyjahnz.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elly Jahnz<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mattillustrationuk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Matt Johnson<\/a>, they run <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hive.falmouth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hive<\/a>: a fun and relaxed meet up group open to illustrators based in Falmouth, Penryn and the surrounding areas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Rachel-Mills_Glasgow-meet-up-host.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1065469\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nomargin has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-pink-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-85db01ec410fe338be26dfdcff409c8e\">Rachel Mills<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Glasgow<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rachel-mills.com\/\">Rachel Mills<\/a> is an illustrator and artist based in Glasgow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">She hosts <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/illo_g\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Illo G<\/a>: an exciting, friendly and resourceful group open to all local illustrators in and around Glasgow.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bethany-sparks-leeds-meet-up.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1124690\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nomargin has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-pink-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1b5657d81095cf29694734ca9c229a64\">Bethany Sparks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leeds<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bethanysparks.com\/\">Bethany Sparks<\/a>&nbsp;is an experienced illustration agent &amp; designer, with a background in children\u2019s publishing.She hosts&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/brew_illustration\/\">Brew<\/a>&nbsp;alongside talented illustrators&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mollypukes.com\">Molly Pukes<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/meganlent.myportfolio.com\/\">Meg Lent<\/a>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sondrartofficial.co.uk\">Warren Powell<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/NickMoffattPortrait.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1119411\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nomargin has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-pink-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-544edbf6d48ecf4b394841695e4d6ea1\">Nick Moffatt<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lincoln<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nickmoffatt.com\/\">Nick Moffatt<\/a>&nbsp;is an illustrator and storyteller living in the beautiful historic city of Lincoln.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/midcenturymoffatt\/\">Nick<\/a>&nbsp;hosts&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thesocietyofpencils\/\">The Pencil Society<\/a>&nbsp;a friendly, inclusive community for illustrators at all stages of their creative journey based in and around Lincoln.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2032\" height=\"2032\" src=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/wendy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1046879\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nomargin has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-pink-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4e06c8af32657e166830416928e48641\">Wendy Warren<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">London<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtisbrown.co.uk\/client\/wendy-warren\">Wendy Warren<\/a> is a freelance illustrator working on enchanting children&#8217;s picture books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">She hosts <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/blend_illo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blend<\/a>: a space welcoming local illustrators in and out of London to share ideas together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Nicola-Mullen.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1021314\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nomargin has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-pink-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f4caeb87248a93d815ea2e92802b0e47\">Nicola Mullen<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Manchester<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/brand.warrior\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nicola Mullen<\/a> is a Brand &amp; Marketing Coach passionate in mentoring illustrators and creative organisations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p 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