This ever-expanding reference list provides background on a diverse spectrum of illustrators across time, cultures, and artistic styles.
Neysa McMein
Created many cover illustrations and pastel drawings of strong and spirited American women.
Mike Mignola
Pioneer of copyright ownership for comic book artists; creator of many comic book series, including "Hellboy."
Sam Milai
Celebrated Black Americans through biographical cartoons in the "Pittsburgh Courier" newspaper.
Norman Mingo
Commercial and magazine artist well-known for his depiction of MAD Magazine’s smiling mascot, Alfred E. Neuman.
Wendell Minor
Acclaimed illustrator of covers for best-selling books; inspired by history, art, science, and the natural world.
Jean-Baptiste Monge
Prolific fantasy illustrator who has published several books featuring fantastic creatures.
Ralph Moore
Civil rights activist and editor for "The Black United Front," and affiliate with the local Black Panther Party.
Jacqui Morgan
An influential mid-20th century illustrator known for her vibrant psychedelic style art.
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.
A Harlem Renaissance artist who addressed African American life and his own multiracial background.
Kadir Nelson
Contemporary illustrator and author focusing on the interconnectivity of the human experience in America.
Evaline Ness
American illustrator and author of children’s books known for her great variety of mediums and methods.
Barbara Nessim
Known for drawings and watercolors during the 1960s and 1970s, she embraced digital art in the 1980s.