Artists - Illustration History

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

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

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

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

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

Disney concept artist and children's book illustrator.

Inventive illustrator of books, advertisements, and animation.

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

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

Illustrator who created idyllic watercolors of woodlands and fairy tales.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Meticulous illustrator of plants, animals, and natural environments.

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