This ever-expanding reference list provides background on a diverse spectrum of illustrators across time, cultures, and artistic styles.
Pat Oliphant
The Australian-born American cartoonist has been labeled “the most influential editorial cartoonist” of his time.
Lynn Pauley
A visual journalist, illustrator, and educator who focuses on direct, on location drawing and painting.
Joseph Pennell
Artist and author who spent most of his life working, and depicting European architecture and street scenes.
Tony Sarg
German-American puppeteer and illustrator regarded as the father of modern puppetry in North America.
Whitney Sherman
Award-winning illustrator and Founding Director of the MFA Illustration Practice program at MICA.
Everett Shinn
Best known for illustrating theater scenes and images of the streets of New York City.
Sir John Tenniel
A political cartoonist and illustrator, famous for his illustrations for Alice in Wonderland.
Andy Warhol
Warhol appropriated images of everyday objects and celebrities and turned them into works of fine art.
Katharine Wireman
Prolific artist known for her work in magazines, and a career that lasted about 50 years.