This ever-expanding reference list provides background on a diverse spectrum of illustrators across time, cultures, and artistic styles.
John La Gatta
Prolific 20th century illustrator known primarily for his depictions of glamorous women at leisure.
Charles Lilly
Award-winning illustrator for a wide variety of clients; most famous for his portrait of Malcolm X.
Leo Lionni
Groundbreaking modernist designer and children’s book illustrator who emerged as one of the international design community's most influential pathfinders and bridge-builders.
Andrew Loomis
Loomis created a series of instructional publications which have influenced generations of artists.
Don Maitz
Award-winning fantasy artist whose work is on books by Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, Stephen King, and more.
June Reynard McKie
American artist well-known for her fashion illustration and portraiture, and whose work has been featured both in the US and abroad.
Franklin McMahon
Illustrator known for his reportage-style drawings, capturing historical events, court trials, and cultural moments with dynamic precision.
Neysa McMein
Created many cover illustrations and pastel drawings of strong and spirited American women.
Kadir Nelson
Contemporary illustrator and author focusing on the interconnectivity of the human experience in America.
Barbara Nessim
Known for drawings and watercolors during the 1960s and 1970s, she embraced digital art in the 1980s.
Lynn Pauley
A visual journalist, illustrator, and educator who focuses on direct, on location drawing and painting.
Coles Phillips
Successful illustrator who portrayed romantic femininity using a distinctive technique called “fade-away.”
Norman Rockwell
Best-known for his iconic "Saturday Evening Post" covers, he inspired generations of Americans.
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.
