This ever-expanding reference list provides background on a diverse spectrum of illustrators across time, cultures, and artistic styles.
John “Derf” Backderf
Cartoonist who created the comic strip "The City" and the graphic novel "My Friend Dahmer."
Bob Eggleton
One of the most-awarded fantasy and science fiction artists in contemporary illustration.
Everett Raymond Kinstler
Popular mid-century pulp and comic book artist who is now a portrait artist.
Hilary Knight
Prolific illustrator of children’s books, magazines, greeting cards, and theater posters.
Nora Krug
German-American illustrator whose work explores political and social issues through her drawing and visual narratives.
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.
Mike Mignola
Pioneer of copyright ownership for comic book artists; creator of many comic book series, including "Hellboy."
David Small
Illustrator of children’s books and the author of the graphic novel, "Stitches: A Memoir."
