This ever-expanding reference list provides background on a diverse spectrum of illustrators across time, cultures, and artistic styles.
Joan Tarika Lewis
Lewis is an American visual artist, social justice pioneer, and the first woman to join the Black Panther Party.
J.C. Leyendecker
J.C. Leyendecker rose to fame as the creator of elegant artworks for mass publication.
Frank Xavier Leyendecker
Popular illustrator of commercial products, magazines, and books in the early 20th century.
Charles Lilly
Award-winning illustrator for a wide variety of clients; most famous for his portrait of Malcolm X.
Leo Lionni
Groundbreaking modernist designer and children’s book illustrator who emerged as one of the international design community's most influential pathfinders and bridge-builders.
Andrew Loomis
Loomis created a series of instructional publications which have influenced generations of artists.
Tom Lovell
Creator of pulp and popular magazine illustrations who later painted historical events and the American West.
David Macaulay
Award-winning author/artist who depicts how things work—from simple gadgets to monumental structures.
Robert Maguire
Twentieth century American illustrator best known for his cover work for crime noir novels.
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.
Fred Marcellino
A dedicated illustrator who transformed the art of the book with unique imagery that defied convention.
Winsor McCay
An illustrator who has influenced cartoonists and animators throughout the Twentieth Century.
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.
Neysa McMein
Created many cover illustrations and pastel drawings of strong and spirited American women.