This ever-expanding reference list provides background on a diverse spectrum of illustrators across time, cultures, and artistic styles.
Julian Allen
Julian Allen was best known for his ability to create realistic, convincing portrayals of unwitnessed events.
Charles Alston
A noted painter, illustrator, sculptor, teacher, and muralist whose work covered subjects of race, religion, civil rights, and everyday life in the south.
Ernie Barnes
Artist whose experience as a professional athlete helped influence the subject and flow of his work.
Sheilah Beckett
The first female artist at Charles E. Cooper Studio and a prolific illustrator of children's books.
Gwendolyn Bennett
A poet, teacher, artist, and writer whose work appeared in numerous journals during the Harlem Renaissance.
Thomas Blackshear
Illustrator of iconic portraits of African American heroes, angels, and movie stars.
George Booth
Cartoonist for "The New Yorker" whose work has also appeared in numerous books and magazines.
Robert Childress
A prodigious advertising artist, Childress is best known for illustrating the "Dick and Jane" book series for children.
