Artists - Illustration History

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

Illustrator who revolutionized children's book design at the turn of the century.

Surrealist painter who created a new art form of interpretive landscapes and portraits.

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

Best-known for his book series "Dinotopia"—a lost island where dinosaurs and humans cohabitate.

An influential mid-20th century illustrator known for her vibrant psychedelic style art.

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

Illustrator of children's books; famous for fairies, goblins, and other fantastical creatures.

Illustrator of fairytale picture books and young adult novels.

Prolific cover artist of pulp magazines.

Illustrator, art director, and educator.

A political cartoonist and illustrator, famous for his illustrations for Alice in Wonderland.

A painter of science-fiction book covers and an award-winning children's book illustrator.