This ever-expanding reference list provides background on a diverse spectrum of illustrators across time, cultures, and artistic styles.
Maud Humphrey
American illustrator whose portrayals of rosy-cheeked children appeared in calendars, magazines, and children's books.
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Loïs Mailou Jones
An influential figure of the Harlem Renaissance movement and mentor of African American artists.
Victor Juhasz
Prolific illustrator and visual reporter primarily known for his humorous caricatures in major magazines.
Thea Kliros
Author and illustrator whose work had appeared in numerous fashion magazines, and is primarily known for her work in children's books.
Hilary Knight
Prolific illustrator of children’s books, magazines, greeting cards, and theater posters.
Clayton Knight
Aviation illustrator and author who served as an official artist for the United States Army Air Forces.
Howard Knotts
Painter of landscape-inspired subjects and an illustrator of nationally acclaimed children’s books.
Nora Krug
German-American illustrator whose work explores political and social issues through her drawing and visual narratives.
Mort Künstler
His long career encompasses story illustrations for pulp magazines, advertising, and historical depiction.
Tom La Padula
A versatile illustrator and educator who has created illustrations for children's books and other publications.
Jacob Lawrence
Social realist and visual storyteller who portrayed people of color in a vibrant, geometric style.
Edward Lear
Scientific illustrator, children's book artist, and painter famous for his "Book of Nonsense."
Charles Lilly
Award-winning illustrator for a wide variety of clients; most famous for his portrait of Malcolm X.
Leo Lionni
Groundbreaking modernist designer and children’s book illustrator who emerged as one of the international design community's most influential pathfinders and bridge-builders.
Tom Lovell
Creator of pulp and popular magazine illustrations who later painted historical events and the American West.
David Macaulay
Award-winning author/artist who depicts how things work—from simple gadgets to monumental structures.