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

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Edwin Austin Abbey

Edwin Austin Abbey

A portrait painter, muralist, and an illustrator of books and magazines.

Clara Miller Burd

Clara Miller Burd

Artist known for her stained glass designs and children’s book illustrations.

Howard Chandler Christy

Howard Chandler Christy

Turn of the century magazine illustrator and creator of the “Christy Girl.”

Miguel Covarrubias

Miguel Covarrubias

Mexican-born caricaturist and illustrator of images from the Harlem Renaissance.

Charles C. Dawson

Charles C. Dawson

Early 20th century illustrator who played a central role in the culture of African Americans.

Stevan Dohanos

Stevan Dohanos

Illustrated Americans doing everyday activities.

Aaron Douglas

Aaron Douglas

Illustrator most famous for his work addressing social issues around race by utilizing African-centric imagery.

Albrecht Dürer

Albrecht Dürer

Painter, draughtsman, printmaker, and author who is considered to be the greatest artist of the German Renaissance.

Rudy Gutierrez

Rudy Gutierrez

Artist and teacher whose focus is uplifting the viewer through abstract and emotional pieces.

Peter Helck

Peter Helck

Known for detailed renderings of automobiles and trains.

Walter Beach Humphrey

Walter Beach Humphrey

American illustrator for "The Saturday Evening Post," "Time," and "Liberty" magazines.

Jacob Lawrence

Jacob Lawrence

Social realist and visual storyteller who portrayed people of color in a vibrant, geometric style.

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.

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.

Norman Rockwell

Norman Rockwell

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

Martin Schongauer

Martin Schongauer

Fifteenth century German painter and engraver whose printmaking influenced numerous old masters.

Everett Shinn

Everett Shinn

Best known for illustrating theater scenes and images of the streets of New York City.

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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
    • Architecture
    • Courtroom Drawings
    • Horticulture
    • Mechanical
    • Natural History
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