Artists - Illustration History

This ever-expanding reference list provides background on a diverse spectrum of illustrators across time, cultures, and artistic styles.

Hungarian-born children's book illustrator, commercial illustrator, and animator.

Art teacher, commercial illustrator, and self-titled "Big Shot West Coast Artist."

Surrealist painter who created a new art form of interpretive landscapes and portraits.

Worked with her husband, artist Leo Dillon, to illustrate children’s books, adult paperback books, and magazine covers.

Known for his distinctive style, English is the most awarded artist in the history of New York City’s Society of Illustrators.

One of the most influential fantasy illustrators of the late 20th century.

William Hanna and Joseph Barbera created Saturday morning cartoons.

A dedicated artist with a distinct vision who transformed the art of the book with unique imagery that defied convention.

An influential mid-20th century illustrator known for her vibrant psychedelic style art.

Contemporary illustrator and author Kadir Nelson is enamored with the interconnectivity of the human experience in America.

Known for drawings and watercolors during the 1960s and 1970s, she embraced digital art in the 1980s.

Best-known for his Boy Scout paintings and "Saturday Evening Post" covers, he inspired generations of Americans.

Ross has revitalized classic superheroes into works of fine art.

Comic book artist known for his distinct style.

An illustrator who transformed the perception of dinosaurs, and a designer of films.

Disney animator who became Creative Producer for Hanna-Barbera.

One of the leading fantasy artists of his time, Vallejo's paintings are often filled with eroticism.

Warhol appropriated images of everyday objects and celebrities and turned them into works of fine art.

Pioneer of contemporary expressive illustration.