This ever-expanding reference list provides background on a diverse spectrum of illustrators across time, cultures, and artistic styles.
John “Derf” Backderf
Cartoonist who created the comic strip "The City" and the graphic novel "My Friend Dahmer."
Hilary Knight
Prolific illustrator of children’s books, magazines, greeting cards, and theater posters.
Nora Krug
German-American illustrator whose work explores political and social issues through her drawing and visual narratives.
Leo Lionni
Groundbreaking modernist designer and children’s book illustrator who emerged as one of the international design community's most influential pathfinders and bridge-builders.
David Small
Illustrator of children’s books and the author of the graphic novel, "Stitches: A Memoir."
James Warhola
A painter of science-fiction book covers and an award-winning children's book illustrator.