This ever-expanding reference list provides background on a diverse spectrum of illustrators across time, cultures, and artistic styles.
Aaron Douglas
Illustrator most famous for his work addressing social issues around race by utilizing African-centric imagery.
Albrecht Dürer
Painter, draughtsman, printmaker, and author who is considered to be the greatest artist of the German Renaissance.
Walter Beach Humphrey
American illustrator for "The Saturday Evening Post," "Time," and "Liberty" magazines.
Lynn Pauley
Lynn Pauley is a visual journalist, illustrator, and educator who focuses on direct, on location drawing and painting for publication.
Norman Rockwell
Best-known for his Boy Scout paintings and "Saturday Evening Post" covers, he inspired generations of Americans.
Martin Schongauer
Fifteenth century German painter and engraver whose printmaking influenced numerous old masters.
Everett Shinn
Best known for illustrating theater scenes and images of the streets of New York City.
Edmund F. Ward
Ward's adept, stirring narrative illustrations were showcased in numerous periodicals.