Artists - Illustration History

This ever-expanding reference list provides background on a diverse spectrum of illustrators across time, cultures, and artistic styles.

Julian Allen was best known for his ability to create realistic, convincing portrayals of unwitnessed events.

American illustrator most famous for his paintings of pin-up models.

Known for his strong sense of design and color.

The first female artist at Charles E. Cooper Studio and a prolific illustrator of children's books.

Award-winning illustrator best known for her acclaimed children’s picture books.

Illustrator of iconic portraits of African American heroes, angels, and movie stars.

Pen-and-ink artist noted for his drawing style reminiscent of wood engravings.

Prolific magazine illustrator and portraitist.

Briggs used informal poses to create reality in his work.

The first African American illustrator to have his work nationally syndicated.

A prodigious advertising artist, Childress is best known for illustrating the "Dick and Jane" book series for children.

Illustrator of women’s magazines and advertising campaigns in the 1950s.

American painter, sculptor, and teacher.

Fashion illustrator who worked with designer Nettie Rosenstein in the 1950s, and continued through the 1980s as a freelance illustrator.

Illustrator for a variety of America’s leading magazines, using sports themes as a common subject matter.

Successful commercial illustrator and founder of the Famous Artists School.

Known for his distinctive style, English is the most awarded artist in the history of New York City’s Society of Illustrators.

Cuban-born Ric Estrada emigrated to the U.S. where he illustrated comic books, animation, and bible stories.

Illustrator of magazines, as well as portraits and Western scenes.

Contemporary illustrator best known for painting detailed covers for mystery novels.

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