This ever-expanding reference list provides background on a diverse spectrum of illustrators across time, cultures, and artistic styles.
Salvador Dalí
Surrealist painter who created a new art form of interpretive landscapes and portraits.
Diane Dillon
Worked with her husband, artist Leo Dillon, to illustrate children’s books, adult paperback books, and magazine covers.
Mark English
Known for his distinctive style, English is the most awarded artist in the history of New York City’s Society of Illustrators.
Basil Gogos
Using eye-popping imagery, Gogos painted more than fifty covers of "Famous Monsters of Filmland."
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Hilary Knight
A prolific artist whose works range from children’s books to greeting cards, magazine illustrations, and theater and film posters. He is best known for his illustrations for the popular Eloise picture book series, which he created with author Kay Thompson.
Fred Marcellino
A dedicated artist with a distinct vision who transformed the art of the book with unique imagery that defied convention.
Jacqui Morgan
An influential mid-20th century illustrator known for her vibrant psychedelic style art.
Kadir Nelson
Contemporary illustrator and author Kadir Nelson is enamored with the interconnectivity of the human experience in America.
Barbara Nessim
Known for drawings and watercolors during the 1960s and 1970s, she embraced digital art in the 1980s.
Norman Rockwell
Best-known for his Boy Scout paintings and "Saturday Evening Post" covers, he inspired generations of Americans.
Boris Vallejo
One of the leading fantasy artists of his time, Vallejo's paintings are often filled with eroticism.
Andy Warhol
Warhol appropriated images of everyday objects and celebrities and turned them into works of fine art.