This ever-expanding reference list provides background on a diverse spectrum of illustrators across time, cultures, and artistic styles.
Maud Humphrey
American illustrator whose portrayals of rosy-cheeked children appeared in calendars, magazines, and children's books.
Dong Kingman
A pioneer of the “California Style” school of painting, Kingman was an influential teacher of illustration.
Hilary Knight
Prolific illustrator of children’s books, magazines, greeting cards, and theater posters.
Deb Koffman
Author/illustrator who hoped to encourage those who are struggling to find meaning in their lives.
Mort Künstler
His long career encompasses story illustrations for pulp magazines, advertising, and historical depiction.
Leo Lionni
Groundbreaking modernist designer and children’s book illustrator who emerged as one of the international design community's most influential pathfinders and bridge-builders.
Robert Maguire
Twentieth century American illustrator best known for his cover work for crime noir novels.
Gregory Manchess
Prolific oil painter who has illustrated books, magazines, postage stamps, and his own fantasy novel.
Fred Marcellino
A dedicated illustrator who transformed the art of the book with unique imagery that defied convention.
Roy McKie
Author and illustrator most famous for his collaboration with Dr. Seuss and the Beginner Books imprint series.
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.
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.
Grandma Moses (Anna Mary Robertson Moses)
Known for her painted scenes of rural life in America, Moses began her art career at age 78.
Kadir Nelson
Contemporary illustrator and author focusing on the interconnectivity of the human experience in America.
Evaline Ness
American illustrator and author of children’s books known for her great variety of mediums and methods.
Barbara Nessim
Known for drawings and watercolors during the 1960s and 1970s, she embraced digital art in the 1980s.