This ever-expanding reference list provides background on a diverse spectrum of illustrators across time, cultures, and artistic styles.
Julian Allen
Julian Allen was best known for his ability to create realistic, convincing portrayals of unwitnessed events.
Teresa Fasolino
Contemporary illustrator best known for painting detailed covers for mystery novels.
Frances Jetter
Jetter uses visual memoir to tell personal stories and addresses political and social concerns.
Tom Lovell
Creator of pulp and popular magazine illustrations who later painted historical events and the American West.
Neysa McMein
Created many cover illustrations and pastel drawings of strong, spirited, healthy American women.
Lynn Pauley
Working in a variety of genres, Pauley's work reflects her thoughts on the world around her.
Norman Rockwell
Best-known for his Boy Scout paintings and "Saturday Evening Post" covers, he inspired generations of Americans.
Whitney Sherman
Award-winning illustrator and Founding Director of the MFA Illustration Practice program at MICA.
Andy Warhol
Warhol appropriated images of everyday objects and celebrities and turned them into works of fine art.