This ever-expanding reference list provides background on a diverse spectrum of illustrators across time, cultures, and artistic styles.
Franklin McMahon
Franklin McMahon (1921-2012) was an acclaimed American illustrator, a reportorial artist who had a deep interest in politics and world events. He is best known for his active witness watercolors and pencil drawings, created on location, documenting U.S. p
Neysa McMein
Created many cover illustrations and pastel drawings of strong and spirited American women.
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Norman Mingo
Commercial and magazine artist well-known for his depiction of MAD Magazine’s smiling mascot, Alfred E. Neuman.
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.
Norman Rockwell
Best-known for his iconic "Saturday Evening Post" covers, he inspired generations of Americans.
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.
Andy Warhol
Warhol appropriated images of everyday objects and celebrities and turned them into works of fine art.
Charles White
An artist whose work reflected African American history and culture over the course of his career.