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

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David Macaulay

David Macaulay

Award-winning author/artist who depicts how things work—from simple gadgets to monumental structures.

Don Maitz

Don Maitz

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

Gregory Manchess

Gregory Manchess

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

Fred Marcellino

Fred Marcellino

A dedicated illustrator who transformed the art of the book with unique imagery that defied convention.

John Martin

John Martin

British Romantic painter known for depicting apocalyptic themes.

Winsor McCay

Winsor McCay

An illustrator who has influenced cartoonists and animators throughout the Twentieth Century.

Robert McGinnis

Robert McGinnis

Prolific painter of pulp covers and film posters.

Roy McKie

Roy McKie

Author and illustrator most famous for his collaboration with Dr. Seuss and the Beginner Books imprint series.

Neysa McMein

Neysa McMein

Created many cover illustrations and pastel drawings of strong and spirited American women.

Mike Mignola

Mike Mignola

Pioneer of copyright ownership for comic book artists; creator of many comic book series, including "Hellboy."

Sam Milai

Sam Milai

Celebrated Black Americans through biographical cartoons in the "Pittsburgh Courier" newspaper.

H.R. Millar

H.R. Millar

Scottish illustrator beloved during his lifetime for children's book and fantasy illustrations.

Frank Miller

Frank Miller

Highly influential comic book artist known for his intense, noir aesthetic.

Wendell Minor

Wendell Minor

Acclaimed illustrator of covers for best-selling books; inspired by history, art, science, and the natural world.

Pierre Mion

Pierre Mion

Long-time illustrator for "National Geographic Society Magazine."

Jean-Baptiste Monge

Jean-Baptiste Monge

Prolific fantasy illustrator who has published several books featuring fantastic creatures.

Jacqui Morgan

Jacqui Morgan

An influential mid-20th century illustrator known for her vibrant psychedelic style art.

Grandma Moses (Anna Mary Robertson Moses)

Grandma Moses (Anna Mary Robertson Moses)

Known for her painted scenes of rural life in America, Moses began her art career at age 78.

Archibald Motley, Jr.

Archibald Motley, Jr.

A Harlem Renaissance artist who addressed African American life and his own multiracial background.

Willard Mullin

Willard Mullin

American sports cartoonist famous for his creation of the "Brooklyn Bum."

Genres
  • Advertising
    • Corporate
    • Political and Public Service
    • Product
    • Self-Promotion
  • Books
    • Children’s Books
    • Cover Art
    • Interior Illustration
  • Cartooning
    • Advertising
    • Caricature
    • Political and Editorial
    • Sports
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  • Comics
    • Comic Books
      • Manga
    • Comic Strips
  • Decorative & Applied Illustration
    • Antiquities
    • Ceramics, Pottery, and Sculpture
    • Info Graphics
    • Maps
    • Murals
    • Portraiture
    • Stained Glass and Mosaics
    • Tapestries
    • Tattoos
    • Wallpaper
  • Fantasy
    • Adventure
    • Fairy Tales and Fables
    • Mythology
    • Role-Playing Games
  • Fashion
    • Advertising
    • Design
  • Graphic Novels
    • Fiction
    • Non-Fiction
    • Visual Memoir and Autobiography
  • Internet Illustration
    • Memes
    • Web Comics
    • Website Illustration
  • Magazine
    • Cover Art
    • Story Illustration
  • Moving Image
    • Animation
    • Concept Art
    • Storyboard
    • Video Game Design
  • Newspaper
  • Non-Commissioned Work
  • Photography
  • Poster
    • Event (Promotional)
    • Film
    • Political
    • Propaganda
    • Travel
  • Product Illustration
    • Album/CD
    • Calendars
    • DVD/VHS/Videogame
    • Greeting Cards
    • Packaging
    • Paper Dolls
    • Postage Stamps
  • Pulp Illustration
    • Pinup Art
    • Pulp Magazines
  • Science Fiction
    • Creatures
    • Outer Space
    • Paranormal
    • Technology
  • Technical
    • Anatomy
    • Archaeological
    • Architecture
    • Courtroom Drawings
    • Horticulture
    • Mechanical
    • Natural History
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