Artists - Illustration History

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

Iranian illustrator of children's picture books, commercial products, and apparel.

Illustrator, cartoonist, and reportage artist who traveled the world.

Animator who worked at Disney, Warner Bros., and Hanna-Barbera.

A pioneer of the “California Style” school of painting, Kingman was an influential teacher of illustration.

Lawrence is best known for cartoons lampooning political figures from the 1970s through the 1990s.

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

Disney animator who became Creative Producer for Hanna-Barbera.