Artists - Illustration History

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

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

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

Possessed a superb sense for composition and detail.

Illustrator of American women wearing high fashion.

One of today's most beloved fantasy artists, Giancola paints in a classical style.

Using eye-popping imagery, Gogos painted more than fifty covers of "Famous Monsters of Filmland."

Award-winning fantasy artist who specializes in fanciful renditions of classic fairy tales.

Artist and teacher whose focus is uplifting and validating the viewer through abstract and emotional pieces.

William Hanna and Joseph Barbera created Saturday morning cartoons.

Known for detailed renderings of automobiles and trains.

Known for her black-and-white wash drawings used as advertisements for Lord & Taylor.

American illustrator for "The Saturday Evening Post," "Time," and "Liberty" magazines.

A pioneer of the “California Style” school of painting, Kingman was a cultural ambassador and influential teacher of illustration art.

Prolific artist whose works range from children’s books to greeting cards, magazine illustrations, and theater and film posters.

Prolific 20th century illustrator known primarily for his depictions of glamorous women at leisure.

J.C. Leyendecker rose to fame as the creator of elegant artworks for mass publication.

Popular illustrator of commercial products, magazines, and books in the early 20th century.

Distinguished mid-20th century illustrator.

Award-winning fantasy artist whose work is on books by Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, Stephen King, and more.

Prolific oil painter who has illustrated books, magazines, postage stamps, and his own fantasy novel.

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