This ever-expanding reference list provides background on a diverse spectrum of illustrators across time, cultures, and artistic styles.
Wayne Barlowe
Inspired by William Blake and John Martin, Barlowe is one of today's finest illustrators of fantasy hellscapes.
Brom
One of the most popular fantasy artists of his generation, Brom's work is filled with haunting themes.
Scott Brundage
Illustrator whose depictions often possesses a sweet quality, with a nod to the sinister.
Salvador Dalí
Surrealist painter who created a new art form of interpretive landscapes and portraits.
Tony DiTerlizzi
One of the premier fantasy artists of his generation, he co-created "The Spiderwick Chronicles."
Jerry Eisenberg
Animator and character designer for Hanna-Barbera, MGM, Warner Bros., and Ruby-Spears.
Ric Estrada
Cuban-born Ric Estrada emigrated to the U.S. where he illustrated comic books, animation, and bible stories.
James Gurney
Best-known for his book series "Dinotopia"—a lost island where dinosaurs and humans cohabitate.