This ever-expanding reference list provides background on a diverse spectrum of illustrators across time, cultures, and artistic styles.
Akinsanya Kambon
Former Marine and illustrator for "The Black Panther" newspaper who later became a sculptor and gallery owner.
Nora Krug
German-American illustrator whose work explores political and social issues through her drawing and visual narratives.
Vint Lawrence
Lawrence is best known for cartoons lampooning political figures from the 1970s through the 1990s.
Joan Tarika Lewis
Lewis is an American visual artist, social justice pioneer, and the first woman to join the Black Panther Party.
Sam Milai
Celebrated Black Americans through biographical cartoons in the "Pittsburgh Courier" newspaper.
Ralph Moore
Civil rights activist and editor for "The Black United Front," and affiliate with the local Black Panther Party.
Pat Oliphant
The Australian-born American cartoonist has been labeled “the most influential editorial cartoonist” of his time.
Tony Sarg
German-American puppeteer and illustrator regarded as the father of modern puppetry in North America.
E.H. Shepard
Illustrator and cartoonist who worked at "Punch;" best known for illustrating Winnie the Pooh.
Sir John Tenniel
A political cartoonist and illustrator, famous for his illustrations for Alice in Wonderland.
Morrie Turner
Turner's comic strip, "Wee Pals," was the first nationally syndicated strip by a Black illustrator.
James Warhola
A painter of science-fiction book covers and an award-winning children's book illustrator.