Surface pattern designer, illustrator, & hand lettering artist creating colorful, human-drawn digital work inspired by mid-century modern & historic design, with a focus on ethical practice, versatility, & licensing readiness....
An inside look on Debbie Millman's process for the Graphic Artists Guild Handbook 17th Edition...
The Graphic Artists Guild has endorsed the California bill AB-412, introduced by Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan. The legislation seeks to increase transparency around the use of copyrighted materials to train generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). It requires model developers to provide copyright owners a means by which they could be informed on whether and how their copyrighted works were used for training. The bill also authorizes copyright holders to bring a civil action against developers who fail to respond to a duly submitted request. In our letter to CA Senate Judiciary Chair, the Guild wrote: “...
Guild member, Christopher Roberts is a cartoonist and illustrator specializing in pen and ink drawings....
Guild member Ionut Radulescu has been a member since 2019. A Romanian designer, illustrator, & art director based in Brooklyn, NYC, working across branding, digital, editorial, print, lettering, and illustration for lifestyle, culture, media, and tech brands....
The Graphic Artists Guild Advocacy Liaison, Delanie West visited the School of Visual Arts (SVA) to tell the students of Professor Carol R. Steinberg about essential topics such as non-disclosure agreements, contract negotiations, and understanding royalty rates. This talk .....
In a landmark legal confrontation, the Manhattan federal court has issued a judgment for plaintiff, against defendant Richard Prince, an artist renowned for...
The graphic novel tells the story of a middle schooler who becomes embroiled in the in the drama of producing her school play. ...
Guild President Yanique DaCosta has outlined three primary focuses to elevate our industry and organization: Diversity, Revenue, and Succession. ...
The graphic novel has been objected to for depiction of violence – unavoidable subject matter for a work dealing with the Holocaust....
This picture book traces the story of the rainbow flag, from its conception by Harvey Milk in 1978 to the legalization of same-sex marriage....
Illustrator Renee Nault’s adaptation of the novel uses a spare color palette and evocative watercolors to illustrate the dystopian theocracy...
This coming-of-age graphic novel by Mariko and Jillian Tamak tells the story of two friends contending with family trauma....
The roots of racism and the positive actions people can take to counter racism are explored throughout the 20 chapters of this guidebook....
It’s Perfectly Normal educates pre-pubescent children on sexuality: body changes which occur during adolescent, gender identity, sexual health, etc....
Alison Bechdel’s autobiographical graphic novel describes her childhood in rural Pennsylvania and her complicated relationship with her father, a closeted gay man....
This young adult novel by Sherman Alexie, illustrated by Ellen Forney, tells the story of a young cartoonist who leaves the Spokane Reservation to attend an all-white high school....
This graphic novel describes Kobabi’s lifelong journey to self discovery and realization of eir true Queer identity....
We are gathering here some of the most-banned illustrated books. Learn more about the books, and where you can purchase them....
Guild member Will Bullas has been a member since 2011. He is the owner and creator within Will Bullas Studio in Carmel Valley, CA. Will Bullas describes himself as an artist: “I am comfortably ensconced between my classical training as a fine artist and my love of illustration and narrative. This combination elevates my work beyond a glorified sign painter.”...
Guild member Nicoletta (Niki) Barolini has been a member since 2023 and is a Science Visualizer at Columbia University. She specializes in creating scientific and technical illustrations for faculty, researchers, and institutions like Columbia University, CUNY, UCLA, Boston Medical, Penn State, and more....
The court decision affirms the Copyright Office's position that only works authored by human beings can be copyrighted....
Guild President Yanique DaCosta has outlined three primary focuses to elevate our industry and organization: Diversity, Revenue, and Succession. ...
Guild member Tamara Robbins is an experienced art director, designer, teacher, and writer from Chicago, Illinois who believes in encouraging a more fluent way of working while understanding certain principles and elements of graphic design....
24 creators’ organizations are calling on the EU to address copyright infringement occurring by AI generative platforms. ...
The Guild position on AI generative technology is grounded on the fundamental rights of artists: credit, consent, and compensation....
This much-needed legislation was passed in June, 2022, but was vetoed by Governor Hochul last December....
The Graphic Artists Guild is proud to announce a dynamic duo to the positions of co-chairs of the national Diversity committee, Yanique DaCosta and Delanie West. “The Guild must be leading this important conversation in our role as an advocacy champion," West said, referencing the long-time advocacy focus the Guild has structured it’s programs around....
Through its commitment to diversity and inclusion, the Guild aims to empower teens by providing them with a platform to express themselves....
In light of confusing and often contradictory applications of a fair use analysis in lower court rulings, the SCOTUS opinion provides valuable guidance and limits on the consideration of “tranformativeness.”...
Our members weigh in with their thoughts on how their work contributes to their communities....
The Campaign supports interests of creators in the face of the rapid advancement of AI generative technologies. ...
The appointment follows the resignation of President Liz DiFiore, following discussions ensuring a smooth transition of leadership....
Eunique Yazzie is an indigenous designer who gives back to her community (and ours) by elevating her culture, educating non-indigenous designers, and building community....
The Guild is partnering with Concept Art Association, National Cartoonists Society, Society of Illustrators, and Australian Cartoonists Association in producing the AI/ML Media Summit on March 10th....
We’re gathering data about the quantity of artworks artists create, if they register their works, and what they think about new copyright registration options we may propose....
The Guild is pushing for the best means to further the interests of artists: through policies, education, and advocacy within our community and with the players, including artists, who will shape the future of AI image generators. ...
While disappointed with the veto by NY Governor Kathy Hochul, the Guild is committed to seeing that legislation on behalf of freelancers is passed and successfully enacted in the new year. ...
Just in time for the holidays, Guild members chime in on their favorites things-to-get....
The Graphic Artists Guild has issued a statement of concern to the IFRRO General Assembly on AI image generators, and the detrimental impact this technology is having on graphic artists....
Graphic Artists Guild members are invited to participate in the initial launch of RightsClick, the comprehensive rights management tool....
The Graphic Artists Guild applauds the passage of the Freelance Isn’t Free Act, S8369/A9368, in New York State....
The survey also found that 53% of NY freelancers reported losing as much as $10,000 to nonpayment from completed work....
The theme expresses the odd space we currently find ourselves in, caught between the old ways of doing things which no longer fit, and new ways which have yet to be devised....
Adobe announced a commitment to not supporting work on spec and vowed to restrict the rights they'll ask for in their Creative Challenges....
The bill would make the Freelance Isn't Free legislation state-wide, providing freelancers with protections against non-payment, late-payment, and retaliatory harassment....
Be alert to an email scam fraudulently claiming the Guild is soliciting gift cards for veterans in hospice care....
Service is at the core of what designers and illustrators do. For this year’s Martin Luther King Day, we asked our members what else they do in service....
The Copyright Office discontinued its COVID-related provisions to copyright registration timing as of December 31, 2021....
The ACA open enrollment for most states runs from Nov. 1 – Jan. 15. Some state exchanges have extended that thru January 23-31....
The proposed filing fees for copyright small claims are too high and will be detrimental to creators....
The Graphic Artists Guild stands in support of IATSE in their efforts to secure fair labor conditions and wages for their members....
The Copyright Office report recommends Congress takes measures to address copyright infringements perpetuated by states....
Persons effected by outage of the eCO system from August 12-29 can request an adjustment to their effective date of copyright registration....
Fraud is being conducted worldwide and encompasses scams related to vaccines, healthcare, PPE, stimulus money and Treasury cheques, and fake charities. ...
Welcome the Guild’s new slate of officers: President-Elect Liz Difiore, Treasurer Yanique DaCosta, and Secretary Beverley Delay....
Creative professionals are being asked to complete work on assignments, usually without payment, as a condition of being interviewed for a potential job....
The Type Directors Club annual conference explored diversity in typography and design, showcasing underrepresented communities and designers. ...
The Copyright Office has extended its COVID-related adjustments to the copyright registration process until September 8, 2021....
Fraudsters are setting up realistic “job interviews” and using tactics to con graphic artists into relinquishing funds or share their personal ID....
This month, the USPS will be unveiling the ”Raven Stamp” featuring artwork created by Tlingit and Athabascan artist Rick Lanáat’ Worl....
MoMA is claiming extensive nonexclusive rights to any photo posted to social media with their #MoMAPhotoClub hashtag....
In his presentation on AAPI Diversity in the Guild, Kevin Baculi shared insights as a first-generation Asian American of Filipino descent. ...
The Guild joined other creators’ organizations in providing the Copyright Office feedback on proposed procedures for the copyright small claims board....
Contests soliciting work from designers and illustrators in support of social causes can cross into a troubling practice which devalues their work....
one of the most powerful tools I’ve ever encountered is this book. It’s the only textbook I make my undergrads buy. It’s not only about pricing (the first thing anyone looks at, I’m sure). It’s about ETHICAL guidelines—the standards for how we should be treated as professionals and for how we should conduct business. ...
With a new chapter on maximizing income through multiple streams and interviews with successful artists, the 16th edition hits the stores....
Children’s book illustrator Liz DiFiore landed her first three book projects and shares her insights....
The American Rescue Plan provides measures for the federal and state exchanges to pass on health insurance savings to consumers....
The court ruled 6-2 that Google’s copying of Oracle’s code falls under fair use, a decision that could result in a broadening of the doctrine....
Buyers of NFTs need to be certain of what they are purchasing. Similar to buying a physical work of art – a painting or a sculpture – the buyer does not automatically receive the copyrights to the work....
The deadline for applications for PPP loans has been extended to May 31st, 2021. One member's experience applying for a loan....
ICoD’s Position on unpaid work helps designers navigate when to consider and reject a request for unpaid or uncompensated work....
We’re getting closer to the implementation of a copyright small claims board! The Copyright Office has published resources on the CASE Act and the creation of the copyright claims board (CCB)....
The publisher is charging freelancers a 2.2% fee for submitting their invoices....
LIG will cover what changes the Biden administration bodes for health insurance, and what that means for our members....
Art buyers can find a illustrators exhibiting a range of styles and black illustrators can find a supportive community....
Businesses that received a smaller share of PPP funding last year will have easier access to loans thanks to February 22, 2021 changes....
Our South Region Associate Rep and the founder of African American Graphic Designers was spotlighted in his local publication....
Federal and state health insurance exchanges have reopened for enrollment, or have extended special COVID-19 coverage....
Designer and illustrator Denise Coke has been exploring the possibilities of augmented reality in creating experiences around her artwork....
During January and into the first week of February, the design studio, Polymode, has facilitated a BIPOC design history course. ...
Shir Warr stands out among designer profiles: not only is an excellent designer, she is also a body builder and a trainer. ...
AD+D Culture’s online platform and article hub addresses the lack of diversity in advertising....
A new type of scam targets users of images uploaded to Wikimedia Commons and available for use through a Creative Commons license....
To assist illustrators and designers in embedding their metadata, Carl Siebert posted a Google licensable badge resource page. ...
The $900 billion stimulus package includes additional funding for PPP loans and Mixed Earner Unemployment Compensation....
Now that the CASE Act is signed into law, the Copyright Office has 12-18 months to establish a copyright small claims tribunal, and we’ll be weighing in....
The Graphic Artists Guild conducted our annual in-person National Board meeting in early December 2020 — virtually, of course!...
The Graphic Artists Guild applauds the passage of The CASE Act, The Copyright Alternative in Small Claims Enforcement Act of 2019. ...
I think of S 1273 as the “just in case” act — just in case my artwork gets stolen, I'll have a small copyright claims tribunal to go to....
An association with a mission to support local small businesses had no issue with taking advantage of her small business....
During a pandemic, it's important to have health insurance, and deadlines for open enrollment expire within the next 2-5 weeks....
No one will fight for us, so we must stand up for ourselves. Take 5 minutes today to stand up for your right to be paid for your work....
A client used a logo design he had rejected — and didn’t pay for — and then said “you should take me to court.”...
We have until the end of this year to get S 1273, the CASE Act, passed by the Senate – and finally get justice for individual creators!...
Adobe's initiative will give graphic artists an additional means of establishing the provenance and ownership of their works....
The Guild with nine other organizations that make up the Book Industry Health Insurance Partnership (BIHIP) in offering a choice of health insurance options in partnership with LIG Solutions....
The Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo rethought their annual event as a virtual conference that kept the comics creator as the focus....
Guest writer Crisy Meschieri shares her top tips and best practices for making the most out of virtual networking events....
ICoD’s Code was constructed to provide guidance to design associations intending to craft their own codes, and to educational institutions developing curricula....
Nominate your favorite article on design, illustration, or industry news for Graphic Arts Today's MVP Award by October 13th....
The Graphic Artists Guild welcomes the appointment of Shira Perlmutter as Register of Copyrights....
AB2257 clarifies provisions of of the earlier labor law and provides exemptions for freelancers such as illustrators....
Google has launched their Licensable Images badge, which permits visual artists to indicate in search results which images are licensable and link to the license page....
Jesús Cedeño has published a comprehensive blockchain technology resource guide – a technology which is being implemented to manage creative works rights....
Copyright Alliance’s comments on sovereign immunity shed light on how pervasive copyright infringement by states and state agencies is....
Guild member health insurance options through the BIHIP could result in significant savings for Guild members....
Meetings between Senatorial staff and Guild members highlighted how important it is for Congress to hear from their constituents to get The CASE Act passed....
The Book Industry Health Insurance Partnership (BIHIP) launched to provide members from the eleven associations with a choice of health insurance options....
The redesign of the Huntsville, AL transit branding was a high profile and meaningful project or this multi-talented designer. ...
Guild Board member, Yanique DaCosta, presented on pricing and ethical considerations for graphic designers....
“Meditations on Equality,” was written to spur designers and design associations to consider their responsibility in addressing issues of social inequality....
After a photographer was blocked from bringing an infringement lawsuit, three significant developments have bolstered visual artists’ rights on Instagram....
Two bills which will make it much easier to apply for PPP loans, and EIDL) has been reopened for small businesses, sole proprietors, and freelancers....
July is our make-or-break month to get The CASE Act passed – please contact your Senators and ask them to co-sponor S. 1273!...
The Graphic Artists Guild mourns the passing of Milton Glaser, a lifelong advocate – for graphic designers, for his beloved New York City, and for the environment....
While the Internet Archive shut down it’s National Emergency Library, it continues to violate copyrights to the detriment of visual artists and authors....
The Guild with nine other organizations that make up the Book Industry Health Insurance Partnership (BIHIP) in offering a choice of health insurance options in partnership with LIG Solutions....
As long as Black visual creators don’t have the same opportunities and security as other Americans, the Guild will fail in its mission....
Two of our Guild members successfully received PPP loans, and share their experience to encourage illustrators and designers to apply....
As creators are facing dire financial circumstances caused by the COVID crisis, the time has come to pass The CASE Act. ...
Web developer Haydn Adams used his COVID-19 downtime to rebuild his B2B portfolio website, Nautilius Design, in the static site generator Gatsby....
Every day at 7 a.m. EDT, Behance is live-streaming well known illustrators, designers, and artists as they work on projects and answer viewers’ questions. If the live-stream is too early for you, you can also watch archived presentations. ...
Malwarebytes discovered a novel scam whereby cyber criminals cloned an icon ecommerce site to steal shoppers’ credit card information....
The Letterform Archive has published images culled from their collection which you can use as a background image on your next virtual meeting. ...
We’re honoring the professionals whose work has helped families with children weather sheltering-at-home: children’s illustrators!...
Theresa Whitehill believes businesses that are able to maintain some kind of momentum that will help the economy recover when the time comes....
A court opinion has made it clear that users can sidestep licensing images by using Instagram's embedding API, so associations have proposed a solution....
The Guild has sent a letter to Congress asking for greater economic support for freelancers, sole proprietors, and micro-businesses of under 10 employees....
To advocate on behalf of graphic and visual artists, we’ve created a quick survey to get feedback on how you're impacted by the COVID-19 crisis....
The Supreme Court ruled Congress didn’t have the authority to take away the states’ sovereign immunity from copyright infringement via the Copyright Remedy Clarification Act....
Work from home has become an essential part of the cost of doing business. For your benefit, here is the quick and dirty for surmounting this new normal....
The CARES Act, passed to address the financial duress caused by the COVID-19 crisis, includes programs designed to assist small businesses and freelancers....
For World Design Day 2020, themed “Design is Professional”, we explored what it is to be a professional, and what role ethics play in design....
To help our community stay informed on COVID-related news and weather a work slowdown, the Guild has launched two resource pages....
The Graphic Artists Guild submitted comments to a Notice of Inquiry from the Copyright Office on online publication....
Working from home with children is like speeding through a circus while carrying a stack of your grandmother’s prized china....
For Women’s History Month, we interviewed a few women Graphic Artist Guild members about their work and the women role models who inspired them. ...
The Design CAN asks designers and stakeholders to confront their prejudices and eliminate discrimination– racial, gender, and disability....
The Copyright Office has announced that the fees for copyright registration applications most used by graphic artists will be going up on March 20....
The Graphic Artists Guild has joined nine other creators’ rights organizations on an amicus brief submitted in Google LLC vs Oracle America, Inc....
February being Black History Month, we think its a good time to talk about diversity in the world of graphic arts. ...
California’s AB5 attempts to address labor issues for gig-economy workers, but has resulted in companies being reluctant to hire independent contractors....
Learn how to identify third-party and job opportunity scams....
A Ninth Circuit court decision awarded attorney’s fees to an infringer who prevailed on a technical defense....
Events, meetings, webinars, live chats: advocating for the CASE Act wasn't the only thing we did in 2020!...
In 2020, a trove of works from 1924 have entered public domain...
Maria Strong will head the Copyright Office while a replacement for Karen Temple is sought....
Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon put a hold on the bill in November, and talks to resolve his concerns have stalled....
ico-D has published greatly revised best practice papers on organizing a design competition and on serving as a juror for a design award....
With cutting edge tools such as StudioLink, Affinity Publisher is an affordable competitor to Adobe InDesign....
The Guild National Board met in October for the first in-person annual meeting in which ExComm At Large Directors were elected by the regional reps....
This October, under our new Constitution, for the first time our regional reps elected the ExComm At Large Directors....
After our first election under our new Guild Constitution, we're excited to announce the election of our Regional Reps!...
Affinity Photo works well as a photo retouching or image creation tool, but lacks the workflow management tools Adobe provides in Lightroom and Bridge....
The Graphic Artists Guilds applauds the passage of H.R. 2426, the Copyright Alternative in Small-claims Enforcement Act (CASE Act) by the full House....
Send a photo to your Members of Congress showing that you support The CASE Act. ...
The Guild's sponsorship of small design weeks gives us good insight into local design communities....
Affinity describes Designer, their drawing program, as a “stripped back, pro-end workhorse”....
Trupo has extended its supplemental benefits program for freelancers to New Jersey....
Guild members with a client grievance are welcome to submit an application to receive peer advice and support....
The House Judiciary Committee passed H.R. 2426, The CASE Act, late on September 10th....
With Congress back from their summer break, now is the time to contact your Senators and Representative and ask them to support The CASE Act. ...
The Guild thanks the House Judiciary Committee for passing HR 2426, The CASE Act, out of committee by voice vote with no dissensions. The Bill now proceeds to the full House for consideration....
It’s not easy making a living as an artist when people feel entitled to simply grab your work and use it without paying....
With Congress back from their summer break, now is the time to contact your Senators and Representative and ask them to support The CASE Act. ...
There are a few free alternatives to Creative Cloud which, while unable to offer all that Adobe can, are still worth checking out. ...
From filing a claim to final decision, using small copyright claim process is relatively simple....
The Guild joined an amicus brief authored by ASMP and NPPA in a lawsuit before the Supreme Court addressing copyrights and state sovereign immunity....
Sponsored by Trupo, the event brought illustrators, photographers, designers, writers, and others together for the first joint social event....
Four Guild board members joined other creators in Washington DC to advocate for The CASE Act and attend the Senate Judiciary Hearing on the Bill....
The Guild has partnered with Trupo in providing benefits packages for freelencers that usually only full-timers receive. ...
An designer’s clients are using her copyrighted work and refusing to pay their invoices....
Adobe's recent decision to limit Creative Cloud users to the most recent versions seem to be a response to ongoing litigation, and reveal an uncomfortable truth about software licensing....
The Graphic Artists Guild applauds the Senate Judiciary Committee for passing S 1273, The CASE Act (The Copyright Alternative in Small Claims Enforcement Act of 2019), through markup....
An illustrator discovered his Broadway production artwork was being used without his knowledge by small theaters nationwide....
Artist Matt Furie has settled his copyright infringement lawsuit with Infowars founder Alex Jones for $15,000....
The First District Court of Appeals in Houston has ruled that a photographer is unable to sue under the Takings Clause....
Photographer Jim Olive discovered an alternate way to demand payment for a copyright infringement: through the Takings Clause....
On April 26, 2019 the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court finding of fair use in Brammer versus Violent Hues Productions. ...
On April 27, ico-D challenged us to celebrate Women in Design for World Design Day 2019....
We’re asking everyone who supports fairness in copyright to help us make a splash. Now is the time to contact your Representatives and ask them to support H.R. 3945, CASE Act. ...
The Guild participated in a panel discussion on authors’ rights and copyright issues conducted by the International Authors Forum (IAF) in New York City....
The Graphic Artists Guild applauds the introduction of The Copyright Alternative in Small Claims Enforcement Act (CASE Act into the House of Representatives, and for the first time into the Senate....
ico-D published an article exposing Fiverr’s business model, explaining why the idea of partnership with the platform is so antithetical to ico-D’s core mission. ...
The Graphic Artists Guild welcomes the appointment of Karen Temple as the Register of Copyrights. ...
Hudson Yards created controversy by stating it has the right to use and license any photographs, text, video, or sound recordings “depicting or related to” a structure open to the public, The Vessel....
The Supreme Court has held that a copyright registration only occurs after the Copyright Office approves the registration; only then can the copyright holder bring an infringement lawsuit. ...
Creators have until March 15, 2019 to register large collections of unregistered works....
After the death of Society of Professional Graphic Artists (SPGA) unofficial historian, Dan Ballard, the Northwest Room of the Tacoma Public Library accepted his archives....
Twenty years ago, for the 30th anniversary of the Guild, member Dan Ballard pulled together a brief history of the early years. ...
Although The CASE Act expired in December with no bill signed into law, our advocacy efforts on behalf of the bill weren't in vain. We got the attention of lawmakers, and expect the Act to be reintroduced this year...
In early December, the Guild celebrated our 50th anniversary in a gala which brought together past and current leadership....
On January 18, the Copyright Office submitted a letter to the House and Senate Judiciary Committee Leaderships focusing on the concerns visual artists have with the copyright system. ...
The Graphic Artists Guild responded to the Copyright Office’s Notice of Inquiry (NOI) on Registration Modernization, with comments focused on the particular concerns of illustrators and designers....
The Guild joined representatives from \visual artist associations for Congressional visits in January and in April in support of The CASE Act. ...
A few months after judging the ADAA winners, Theresa Whitehill was asked to mentor one of the student finalists, Martin Hoang. ...
The latest edition was released in early April and features a greatly reworked chapter on Surface Pattern Design....
We’re asking everyone to contact your Representatives and ask them to support H.R. 3945, CASE Act. ...