This ever-expanding reference list provides background on a diverse spectrum of illustrators across time, cultures, and artistic styles.
Deb Koffman
Author/illustrator who hoped to encourage those who are struggling to find meaning in their lives.
Norman Lewis
As one of the few African American Abstract Expressionists, Lewis’ work headlined the Harlem art scene.
J.C. Leyendecker
J.C. Leyendecker rose to fame as the creator of elegant artworks for mass publication.
Neysa McMein
Created many cover illustrations and pastel drawings of strong and spirited American women.
Archibald Motley, Jr.
A Harlem Renaissance artist who addressed African American life and his own multiracial background.
Joseph Pennell
Artist and author who spent most of his life working, and depicting European architecture and street scenes.
Coles Phillips
Successful illustrator who portrayed romantic femininity using a distinctive technique called “fade-away.”
Alessandra Pisano
The winner of the Spectrum Rising Star award, Pisano paints images with elements of mythology and magic.
Tony Sarg
German-American puppeteer and illustrator regarded as the father of modern puppetry in North America.
Henry Ossawa Tanner
Artist who earned international acclaim for his transformative religious genre paintings.
Larry Weekes
Graphic artist and civic leader whose work is focused on race, equity, and human rights.
Charles White
An artist whose work reflected African American history and culture over the course of his career.