This ever-expanding reference list provides background on a diverse spectrum of illustrators across time, cultures, and artistic styles.
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.
James Ransome
Illustrator of children’s books focusing on African American figures in history, politics, sports, and the arts.
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.