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Artists in North America

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Edwin Austin Abbey

Edwin Austin Abbey

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

Julian Allen

Julian Allen

Julian Allen (1942-1998) was a British-American journalist/illustrator best known for his ability to create realistic, convincing portrayals of unwitnessed events.

Rolf Armstrong

Rolf Armstrong

American illustrator most famous for his paintings of pin-up models.

John Atherton

John Atherton

Known for his strong sense of design and color.

John “Derf” Backderf

John “Derf” Backderf

Cartoonist who created the comic strip "The City" and the graphic novel "My Friend Dahmer."

Istvan Banyai

Istvan Banyai

Hungarian-born children's book illustrator, commercial illustrator, and animator.

Sheilah Beckett

Sheilah Beckett

The first female artist at Charles E. Cooper Studio and a prolific illustrator of children's books.

Mary Jane Begin

Mary Jane Begin

Award-winning illustrator best known for her acclaimed children’s picture books.

Ed Benedict

Ed Benedict

One of Hanna-Barbera's most important character designers.

Stan and Jan Berenstain

Stan and Jan Berenstain

Illustrators and writers of the "Berenstain Bears" book series.

Dick Bickenbach

Dick Bickenbach

One of Hanna-Barbera’s most influential animators.

Mary Blair

Mary Blair

Disney concept artist and children's book illustrator.

R.O. Blechman

R.O. Blechman

Inventive illustrator of books, advertisements, and animation.

Joseph “Joe” Bowler

Joseph “Joe” Bowler

Magazine illustrator and portraitist.

Neil Boyle

Neil Boyle

Art teacher, commercial illustrator, and self-titled "Big Shot West Coast Artist."

Jan Brett

Jan Brett

Author and illustrator of picture books known for depicting animals and folktales from many cultures.

George B. Bridgman

George B. Bridgman

Significant anatomist and drawing teacher of over forty years at the Art Students League in New York City.

Austin Briggs

Austin Briggs

Used informal poses to create reality in his work.

Steve Brodner

Steve Brodner

Celebrated illustrator of contemporary American politics.

Margaret Brundage

Margaret Brundage

Female pulp artist known for provocative covers of "Weird Tales" magazine.

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