This ever-expanding reference list provides background on a diverse spectrum of illustrators across time, cultures, and artistic styles.
June Reynard McKie
American artist well-known for her fashion illustration and portraiture, and whose work has been featured both in the US and abroad.
Franklin McMahon
Illustrator known for his reportage-style drawings, capturing historical events, court trials, and cultural moments with dynamic precision.
Neysa McMein
Created many cover illustrations and pastel drawings of strong and spirited American women.
Norman Mingo
Commercial and magazine artist well-known for his depiction of MAD Magazine’s smiling mascot, Alfred E. Neuman.
Lynn Pauley
A visual journalist, illustrator, and educator who focuses on direct, on location drawing and painting.
Joseph Pennell
Artist and author who spent most of his life working, and depicting European architecture and street scenes.
Norman Rockwell
Best-known for his iconic "Saturday Evening Post" covers, he inspired generations of Americans.
Tony Sarg
German-American puppeteer and illustrator regarded as the father of modern puppetry in North America.
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.
Charles White
An artist whose work reflected African American history and culture over the course of his career.