This ever-expanding reference list provides background on a diverse spectrum of illustrators across time, cultures, and artistic styles.
Maginel Wright Enright Barney
Early 20th century illustrator best known for her work in children’s book illustration.
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.
Diane Dillon
Worked with her husband, artist Leo Dillon, to illustrate children’s books, adult paperback books, and magazine covers.
Tony DiTerlizzi
One of the premier fantasy artists of his generation, he co-created "The Spiderwick Chronicles."
Ric Estrada
Cuban-born Ric Estrada emigrated to the U.S. where he illustrated comic books, animation, and bible stories.
Taravat Jalali Farahani
Farahani is an Iranian illustrator of children's picture books, commercial products, and apparel.