This ever-expanding reference list provides background on a diverse spectrum of illustrators across time, cultures, and artistic styles.
Charles Alston
A noted painter, illustrator, sculptor, teacher, and muralist whose work covered subjects of race, religion, civil rights, and everyday life in the south.
Thomas Blackshear
Illustrator of iconic portraits of African American heroes, angels, and movie stars.
Sheila Bridges
Designer who created the Harlem Toile de Jouy pattern which she incorporates into fabrics and earthenware.
Charles C. Dawson
Early 20th century illustrator who played a central role in the culture of African Americans.
Edmund Dulac
Prominent French-British artist who worked during the last years of the Golden Age of Illustration.
Rube Goldberg
Cartoonist famous for creating drawings of unnecessarily complex devices that perform a simple function.
Akinsanya Kambon
Former Marine and illustrator for "The Black Panther" newspaper who later became a sculptor and gallery owner.
Deb Koffman
Author/illustrator who hoped to encourage those who are struggling to find meaning in their lives.
Peter Rockwell
Notwithstanding his famous parentage, Peter Rockwell became an accomplished artist and author in his own right.
Tony Sarg
German-American puppeteer and illustrator regarded as the father of modern puppetry in North America.
Whitney Sherman
Award-winning illustrator and Founding Director of the MFA Illustration Practice program at MICA.
Katharine Sturges
American illustrator, author, and designer whose works have appeared in magazines, children's books, and other publications.