This ever-expanding reference list provides background on a diverse spectrum of illustrators across time, cultures, and artistic styles.
Geoffrey Holder
An artist of Trinidadian descent, Holder painted, acted in films, and broke barriers on Broadway.
Walter Beach Humphrey
American illustrator for "The Saturday Evening Post," "Time," and "Liberty" magazines.
Maud Humphrey
American illustrator whose portrayals of rosy-cheeked children appeared in calendars, magazines, and children's books.
Sigismund de Ivanowski
Painter and illustrator recognized for his garden scenes, cityscapes, and portraits.
Frances Jetter
Jetter uses visual memoir to tell personal stories and addresses political and social concerns.
Malvin Gray Johnson
Painter who reimagined the African-American spiritual and depicted Harlem street scenes.
Loïs Mailou Jones
An influential figure of the Harlem Renaissance movement and mentor of African American artists.
Victor Juhasz
Prolific illustrator and visual reporter primarily known for his humorous caricatures in major magazines.
Akinsanya Kambon
Former Marine and illustrator for "The Black Panther" newspaper who later became a sculptor and gallery owner.
Edward Kemble
Best known for political cartoons and book illustrations for "Huckleberry Finn" and "Uncle Tom’s Cabin."
Dong Kingman
A pioneer of the “California Style” school of painting, Kingman was an influential teacher of illustration.
Everett Raymond Kinstler
Popular mid-century pulp and comic book artist who is now a portrait artist.
Thea Kliros
Author and illustrator whose work had appeared in numerous fashion magazines, and is primarily known for her work in children's books.