Artists - Illustration History

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

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

Used informal poses to create reality in his work.

Female pulp artist known for provocative covers of "Weird Tales" magazine.

One of the most famous pin-up artists of the 20th century.

Popular mid-century pulp and comic book artist who is now a portrait artist.

His long career encompasses story illustrations for pulp magazines, advertising, and historical depiction.

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

Creator of pulp and popular magazine illustrations who later painted historical events and the American West.

Prolific painter of pulp covers and film posters.

Prolific cover artist of pulp magazines.

Pinup artist of the 1940s and 1950s who later turned to photography.

A popular female pulp magazine artist in a male-dominated field.

Artist who created Coca-Cola's iconic Santa Claus.

An award-winning artist and illustration historian.

Cartoonist, illustrator, and Famous Artists School Cartooning Course instructor.