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Artists in Decorative & Applied Illustration

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

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John Martin

John Martin

British Romantic painter known for depicting apocalyptic themes.

Neysa McMein

Neysa McMein

Created many cover illustrations and pastel drawings of strong and spirited American women.

Wendell Minor

Wendell Minor

Acclaimed illustrator of covers for best-selling books; inspired by history, art, science, and the natural world.

Grandma Moses (Anna Mary Robertson Moses)

Grandma Moses (Anna Mary Robertson Moses)

Known for her painted scenes of rural life in America, Moses began her art career at age 78.

Kadir Nelson

Kadir Nelson

Contemporary illustrator and author focusing on the interconnectivity of the human experience in America.

Evaline Ness

Evaline Ness

American illustrator and author of children’s books known for her great variety of mediums and methods.

Dennis Nolan

Dennis Nolan

Teacher, author, and illustrator best known for his work in children’s picture books.

Rose O’Neill

Rose O’Neill

Ground-breaking illustrator most famous for her Kewpie creations.

Violet Oakley

Violet Oakley

Golden Age illustrator, muralist, and stained glass artist.

Maxfield Parrish

Maxfield Parrish

Maxfield Parrish illustrated poetic narratives set in other-worldly landscapes.

Lynn Pauley

Lynn Pauley

A visual journalist, illustrator, and educator who focuses on direct, on location drawing and painting.

Jerry Pinkney

Jerry Pinkney

A Caldecott Award-winning illustrator whose picture books reflect a passion for life.

Howard Pyle

Howard Pyle

A distinguished American illustrator and teacher during the late 19th century.

James Ransome

James Ransome

Illustrator of children’s books focusing on African American figures in history, politics, sports, and the arts.

Faith Ringgold

Faith Ringgold

Painter, book illustrator, sculptor, performance artist, and writer who has worked across media, styles, and techniques.

Norman Rockwell

Norman Rockwell

Best-known for his iconic "Saturday Evening Post" covers, he inspired generations of Americans.

Peter Rockwell

Peter Rockwell

Notwithstanding his famous parentage, Peter Rockwell became an accomplished artist and author in his own right.

Alex Ross (Alexander Sharpe Ross)

Alex Ross (Alexander Sharpe Ross)

Prolific illustrator of magazines from the 1940s through the 1960s.

Ruth Sanderson

Ruth Sanderson

Illustrator of fairytale picture books and young adult novels.

Tony Sarg

Tony Sarg

German-American puppeteer and illustrator regarded as the father of modern puppetry in North America.

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Genres
  • Advertising
    • Corporate
    • Political and Public Service
    • Product
    • Self-Promotion
  • Books
    • Children’s Books
    • Cover Art
    • Interior Illustration
  • Cartooning
    • Advertising
    • Caricature
    • Political and Editorial
    • Sports
    • Spot
  • Comics
    • Comic Books
    • Comic Strips
  • Decorative & Applied Illustration
    • Antiquities
    • Ceramics, Pottery, and Sculpture
    • Info Graphics
    • Maps
    • Murals
    • Portraiture
    • Stained Glass and Mosaics
    • Tapestries
    • Tattoos
    • Wallpaper
  • Fantasy
    • Adventure
    • Fairy Tales and Fables
    • Mythology
    • Role-Playing Games
  • Fashion
    • Advertising
    • Design
  • Graphic Novels
    • Fiction
    • Non-Fiction
    • Visual Memoir and Autobiography
  • Internet Illustration
    • Memes
    • Web Comics
    • Website Illustration
  • Magazine
    • Cover Art
    • Story Illustration
  • Moving Image
    • Animation
    • Concept Art
    • Storyboard
    • Video Game Design
  • Newspaper
  • Non-Commissioned Work
  • Photography
  • Poster
    • Event (Promotional)
    • Film
    • Political
    • Propaganda
    • Travel
  • Product Illustration
    • Album/CD
    • Calendars
    • DVD/VHS/Videogame
    • Greeting Cards
    • Packaging
    • Paper Dolls
    • Postage Stamps
  • Pulp Illustration
    • Pinup Art
    • Pulp Magazines
  • Science Fiction
    • Creatures
    • Outer Space
    • Paranormal
    • Technology
  • Technical
    • Anatomy
    • Archaeological
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    • Courtroom Drawings
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