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Artists in Children's Books

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

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Maginel Wright Enright Barney

Maginel Wright Enright Barney

Early 20th century illustrator best known for her work in children’s book illustration.

Sheilah Beckett

Sheilah Beckett

The first female artist at Charles E. Cooper Studio and a prolific illustrator of children's books.

Mary Jane Begin

Mary Jane Begin

Award-winning illustrator best known for her acclaimed children’s picture books.

Stan and Jan Berenstain

Stan and Jan Berenstain

Illustrators and writers of the "Berenstain Bears" book series.

Mary Blair

Mary Blair

Disney concept artist and children's book illustrator.

R.O. Blechman

R.O. Blechman

Inventive illustrator of books, advertisements, and animation.

Franklin Booth

Franklin Booth

Pen-and-ink artist noted for his drawing style reminiscent of wood engravings.

Neil Boyle

Neil Boyle

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

Eleanor Vere Boyle

Eleanor Vere Boyle

Illustrator who created idyllic watercolors of woodlands and fairy tales.

Jan Brett

Jan Brett

Author and illustrator of picture books which depict animals and folktales from many cultures.

Gordon Browne

Gordon Browne

Prolific children's book illustrator of the late 19th and early 20th century.

Clara Miller Burd

Clara Miller Burd

Artist known for her stained glass designs and children’s book illustrations.

Virginia Lee Burton

Virginia Lee Burton

The award-winning author and illustrator of children’s books founded the Folly Cove Designers.

Randolph Caldecott

Randolph Caldecott

Beloved children's book illustrator for whom the Caldecott Medal was named.

Robert Childress

Robert Childress

A prodigious advertising artist, Childress is best known for illustrating the "Dick and Jane" book series for children.

Thomas Crane

Thomas Crane

Illustrator, greeting card designer, and brother of Walter Crane.

George Cruikshank

George Cruikshank

Political cartoonist and caricaturist, best known for his illustrations for the works of Charles Dickens.

Diane Dillon

Diane Dillon

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

Tony DiTerlizzi

Tony DiTerlizzi

One of the premier fantasy artists of his generation, he co-created "The Spiderwick Chronicles."

Rudolf Freund

Meticulous illustrator of plants, animals, and natural environments.

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