Artists - Illustration History

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

Illustrator who created idyllic watercolors of woodlands and fairy tales.

Contemporary illustrator best known for painting detailed covers for mystery novels.

One of the most influential fantasy illustrators of the late 20th century.

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

Prolific oil painter who has illustrated books, magazines, postage stamps, and his own fantasy novel.

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

Ground-breaking illustrator most famous for her Kewpie creations.

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

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

Notwithstanding his famous parentage, Peter Rockwell became an accomplished artist and author in his own right.

Prolific cover artist of pulp magazines.

An illustrator who transformed the perception of dinosaurs, and a designer of films.

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