This ever-expanding reference list provides background on a diverse spectrum of illustrators across time, cultures, and artistic styles.
Don Maitz
Award-winning fantasy artist whose work is on books by Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, Stephen King, and more.
Gregory Manchess
Prolific oil painter who has illustrated books, magazines, postage stamps, and his own fantasy novel.
Roy McKie
Author and illustrator most famous for his collaboration with Dr. Seuss and the Beginner Books imprint series.
June Reynard McKie
American artist well-known for her fashion illustration and portraiture, and whose work has been featured both in the US and abroad.
Franklin McMahon
Illustrator known for his reportage-style drawings, capturing historical events, court trials, and cultural moments with dynamic precision.
Neysa McMein
Created many cover illustrations and pastel drawings of strong and spirited American women.
Norman Mingo
Commercial and magazine artist well-known for his depiction of MAD Magazine’s smiling mascot, Alfred E. Neuman.
Jacqui Morgan
An influential mid-20th century illustrator known for her vibrant psychedelic style art.
Kadir Nelson
Contemporary illustrator and author focusing on the interconnectivity of the human experience in America.
Evaline Ness
American illustrator and author of children’s books known for her great variety of mediums and methods.
Barbara Nessim
Known for drawings and watercolors during the 1960s and 1970s, she embraced digital art in the 1980s.
Lynn Pauley
A visual journalist, illustrator, and educator who focuses on direct, on location drawing and painting.
Robert Peak
Illustrator best-known for his distinct style which he incorporated into film posters and advertisements.