Frequently Asked Questions

Can I buy a licence to re-use any of the Portfolio images?
The copyright in all the images belongs either to the illustrator who created it or to their client. Many of the images here will be available for re-use. In the first instance you should contact the illustrator concerned (or their representative) to check availabilty and go from there. AOI Portfolios are unable to act as an intermediary in this respect.

Can I copy any any of the Portfolio images?
All of the images on this site are rights- protected. However, most artists will be more than happy for you to use their images for presentation purposes but please ask their permission first. The Association of Illustrators will actively pursue any copyright infringements.

What governs the display order of Portfolio images?
By default images are displayed randomly within the various categories. You can sort the images by choosing from the options contained in the sort list above the thumbnail display, sort by names, date, hits or random.

What is a Lightbox?
A folder which contains your selected images.

How do I create a Lightbox folder?
Check the Lightbox button under your chosen images. At anytime click the View Lightbox button on the top menu to display your Lightbox.

How long does my Lightbox exist?
Your Lightbox is always accessible to you each time you visit the site.

How do I remove images from my Lightbox?
Just click on the 'Lightbox' checkmark to deselect it.

Why is all the information beside the main images linked?
This is done so you can quickly view all the images containing the same information. e.g. clicking on the client name will bring up all the images commissioned by that client.