This ever-expanding reference list provides background on a diverse spectrum of illustrators across time, cultures, and artistic styles.
Julian Allen
Julian Allen was best known for his ability to create realistic, convincing portrayals of unwitnessed events.
Charles Alston
A noted painter, illustrator, sculptor, teacher, and muralist whose work covered subjects of race, religion, civil rights, and everyday life in the south.
Ernie Barnes
Artist whose experience as a professional athlete helped influence the subject and flow of his work.
Virginia Lee Burton
The award-winning author and illustrator of children’s books founded the Folly Cove Designers.
Milton Caniff
Influential adventure illustrator who created popular comic strips "Terry and the Pirates" and "Steve Canyon."
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Joseph Clement Coll
American pen and ink artist who illustrated for newspapers, novels, and periodicals at the turn of the 20th century.
Louis Dalrymple
American cartoonist most known for his caricatures in publications such as "Puck" and "Judge."
Felix Octavius Carr Darley
Artist who helped expand the practice and growth of illustration in the United States.
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Jack Davis
American cartoonist and illustrator who worked as a commercial artist, and was part of the founding staff of MAD magazine.
Aaron Douglas
Illustrator most famous for his work addressing social issues around race by utilizing African-centric imagery.
