Artists - Illustration History

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

Former Marine and illustrator for "The Black Panther" newspaper who later became a sculptor and gallery owner.

Best known for political cartoons and book illustrations for "Huckleberry Finn" and "Uncle Tom’s Cabin."

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

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

Comic book artist and writer whose impact on the medium is unmatched.

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

Knotts was a painter of landscape-inspired subjects and an illustrator of nationally acclaimed children’s books.

Author and illustrator whose work aims to aid and encourage those who are struggling, and looking for spiritual meaning in their lives.

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

Canadian illustrator known for her metaphorical political artwork.