Artists - Illustration History

This ever-expanding reference list provides background on a diverse spectrum of illustrators across time, cultures, and artistic styles.

One of the original members of Harvey Kurtzman's MAD magazine.

Artist and photographer whose illustrations and photographs were published in numerous mainstream national magazines.

Known for his distinctive style, English is the most awarded artist in the history of New York City’s Society of Illustrators.

Cuban-born Ric Estrada emigrated to the U.S. where he illustrated comic books, animation, and bible stories.

Illustrator of magazines, as well as portraits and Western scenes.

Contemporary illustrator best known for painting detailed covers for mystery novels.

Possessed a superb sense for composition and detail.

Commercial illustrator turned landscape painter best known for transforming light into an emotional subject.

Illustrator of American women wearing high fashion.

One of today's most beloved fantasy artists, Giancola paints in a classical style.

Using eye-popping imagery, Gogos painted more than fifty covers of "Famous Monsters of Filmland."

Award-winning fantasy artist who specializes in fanciful renditions of classic fairy tales.

Artist and teacher whose focus is uplifting the viewer through abstract and emotional pieces.

William Hanna and Joseph Barbera created Saturday morning cartoons.

Known for detailed renderings of automobiles and trains.

An artist of Trinidadian descent, Holder painted, acted in films, and broke barriers on Broadway.

Known for her black-and-white wash drawings used as advertisements for Lord & Taylor.

Best-known for his series of portraits of Tuskegee Airmen from World War II.

American illustrator for "The Saturday Evening Post," "Time," and "Liberty" magazines.

American illustrator whose portrayals of rosy-cheeked children appeared in calendars, magazines, and children's books.

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