This ever-expanding reference list provides background on a diverse spectrum of illustrators across time, cultures, and artistic styles.
Dong Kingman
A pioneer of the “California Style” school of painting, Kingman was an influential teacher of illustration.
Everett Raymond Kinstler
Popular mid-century pulp and comic book artist who is now a portrait artist.
Thea Kliros
Author and illustrator whose work had appeared in numerous fashion magazines, and is primarily known for her work in children's books.
Hilary Knight
Prolific illustrator of children’s books, magazines, greeting cards, and theater posters.
Clayton Knight
Aviation illustrator and author who served as an official artist for the United States Army Air Forces.
Howard Knotts
Painter of landscape-inspired subjects and an illustrator of nationally acclaimed children’s books.
Deb Koffman
Author/illustrator who hoped to encourage those who are struggling to find meaning in their lives.
Nora Krug
German-American illustrator whose work explores political and social issues through her drawing and visual narratives.
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.
Tom La Padula
A versatile illustrator and educator who has created illustrations for children's books and other publications.
Vint Lawrence
Lawrence is best known for cartoons lampooning political figures from the 1970s through the 1990s.
Jacob Lawrence
Social realist and visual storyteller who portrayed people of color in a vibrant, geometric style.
Edward Lear
Scientific illustrator, children's book artist, and painter famous for his "Book of Nonsense."
Norman Lewis
As one of the few African American Abstract Expressionists, Lewis’ work headlined the Harlem art scene.