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.
Thomas Blackshear
Illustrator of iconic portraits of African American heroes, angels, and movie stars.
Robert M. Cunningham
Illustrator for a variety of America’s leading magazines, using sports themes as a common subject matter.
Mark English
Known for his distinctive style, English is the most awarded artist in the history of New York City’s Society of Illustrators.
Gregory Manchess
Prolific oil painter who has illustrated books, magazines, postage stamps, and his own fantasy novel.
Wendell Minor
Acclaimed illustrator of covers for best-selling books; inspired by history, art, science, and the natural world.
Jacqui Morgan
An influential mid-20th century illustrator known for her vibrant psychedelic style art.
Evaline Ness
American illustrator and author of children’s books known for her great variety of mediums and methods.
Beatrix Potter
Illustrator, natural scientist, and conservationist, known for her stories of Peter Rabbit.
E.H. Shepard
Illustrator and cartoonist who worked at "Punch;" best known for illustrating Winnie the Pooh.
John George Sowerby
English illustrator best known for his children's books "Afternoon Tea" and "At Home."