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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 was 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.

Maginel Wright Enright Barney

Maginel Wright Enright Barney

Early 20th century illustrator best known for her work in children’s book illustration.

Bascove

Bascove

Bascove is best known for her woodcut book cover illustrations and images of the bridges of New York City.

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.

Thomas Blackshear

Thomas Blackshear

Illustrator of iconic portraits of African American heroes, angels, and movie stars.

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.

Franklin Booth

Franklin Booth

Pen-and-ink artist noted for his drawing style reminiscent of wood engravings.

Joseph “Joe” Bowler

Joseph “Joe” Bowler

Prolific 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 which depict animals and folktales from many cultures.

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    • Self-Promotion
  • Books
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    • Cover Art
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  • Cartooning
    • Advertising
    • Caricature
    • Political and Editorial
    • Sports
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  • Decorative & Applied Illustration
    • Ceramics, Pottery, and Sculpture
    • Murals
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    • Stained Glass and Mosaics
    • Tattoos
    • Wallpaper
  • Fantasy
    • Adventure
    • Fairy Tales and Fables
    • Mythology
    • Role-Playing Games
  • Fashion
    • Advertising
    • Design
  • Graphic Novels
    • Fiction
    • Non-Fiction
    • Visual Memoir and Autobiography
  • Internet Illustration
    • Memes
    • Web Comics
    • Website Illustration
  • Magazine
    • Cover Art
    • Story Illustration
  • Moving Image
    • Animation
    • Concept Art
    • Storyboard
    • Video Game Design
  • Newspaper
  • Non-Commissioned Work
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    • Event (Promotional)
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    • Political
    • Propaganda
    • Travel
  • Product Illustration
    • Album/CD
    • Calendars
    • DVD/VHS
    • Greeting Cards
    • Packaging
    • Paper Dolls
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  • Pulp Illustration
    • Pinup Art
    • Pulp Magazines
  • Science Fiction
    • Exploration
    • Outer Space
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    • Technology
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    • Archaeological
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