Artists - Illustration History

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

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

Best known for travel posters and paintings of wildlife for Weyerhauser Timber.

Illustrator, cartoonist, and reportage artist who traveled the world.

A pioneer of the “California Style” school of painting, Kingman was an influential teacher of illustration.

Author and illustrator most famous for his collaboration with Dr. Seuss and the Beginner Books imprint series.

Artist and author who spent most of his life working, and depicting European architecture and street scenes.

Best-known for his iconic "Saturday Evening Post" covers, he inspired generations of Americans.

Best known for his gritty, urban scenes, and one of the famous Eight.