This ever-expanding reference list provides background on a diverse spectrum of illustrators across time, cultures, and artistic styles.
Robert M. Cunningham
Robert M. Cunningham (1924-2010) created illustrations for a variety of America’s leading magazines with sports themes as a common subject matter, and a series of ten United States postage stamps celebrating the 1980 Olympic Games. .
Lorraine Fox
Illustrator who pioneered an individual style despite working in a male-dominated field.
Mort Künstler
His long career encompasses story illustrations for pulp magazines, advertising, and historical depiction.
John La Gatta
Prolific 20th century illustrator known primarily for his depictions of glamorous women at leisure.
Andrew Loomis
Loomis created a series of instructional publications which have influenced generations of artists.
Barbara Nessim
Known for drawings and watercolors during the 1960s and 1970s, she embraced digital art in the 1980s.
Coles Phillips
Successful illustrator who portrayed romantic femininity using a distinctive technique called “fade-away.”
Norman Rockwell
Best-known for his Boy Scout paintings and "Saturday Evening Post" covers, he inspired generations of Americans.
Whitney Sherman
Award-winning illustrator and Founding Director of the MFA Illustration Practice program at MICA.