This ever-expanding reference list provides background on a diverse spectrum of illustrators across time, cultures, and artistic styles.
Jean Cunningham
Fashion illustrator under designer Nettie Rosenstein in the 1950s, and as a freelance artist through the 1980s.
Diane Dillon
With her husband, Leo Dillon, illustrated children’s books, paperback books, and magazine covers.
Bob Eggleton
One of the most-awarded fantasy and science fiction artists in contemporary illustration.
Gregory Manchess
Prolific oil painter who has illustrated books, magazines, postage stamps, and his own fantasy novel.
Mike Mignola
Pioneer of copyright ownership for comic book artists; creator of many comic book series, including "Hellboy."
Grandma Moses (Anna Mary Robertson Moses)
Known for her painted scenes of rural life in America, Moses began her art career at age 78.
Robert Peak
Illustrator best-known for his distinct style which he incorporated into film posters and advertisements.
Walt Reed
An artist, author, and art historian, Reed made a lifelong commitment to scholarship related to the art of illustration.
Emanuel Schongut
Schongut has illustrated for advertising, book design, and poster art, and his own children's books.
Boris Vallejo
One of the leading fantasy artists of his time, Vallejo's paintings are often filled with eroticism.
James Warhola
A painter of science-fiction book covers and an award-winning children's book illustrator.