This ever-expanding reference list provides background on a diverse spectrum of illustrators across time, cultures, and artistic styles.
Ric Estrada
Cuban-born Ric Estrada emigrated to the U.S. where he illustrated comic books, animation, and bible stories.
Kate Greenaway
Victorian illustrator known for her watercolors of children in the idyllic English countryside.
Sigismund de Ivanowski
Painter and illustrator recognized for his garden scenes, cityscapes, and portraits.
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Thea Kliros
Author and illustrator whose work had appeared in numerous fashion magazines, and is primarily known for her work in children's books.
Nora Krug
German-American illustrator whose work explores political and social issues through her drawing and visual narratives.
Harvey Kurtzman
Editor and cartoonist best known for his creation and collaboration on the humor magazine MAD.
John La Gatta
Prolific 20th century illustrator known primarily for his depictions of glamorous women at leisure.
Edward Lear
Scientific illustrator, children's book artist, and painter famous for his "Book of Nonsense."
Frank Xavier Leyendecker
Popular illustrator of commercial products, magazines, and books in the early 20th century.
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.
David Macaulay
Award-winning author/artist who depicts how things work—from simple gadgets to monumental structures.