This collection of resources provides additional information about the subject of illustration, from collections of original illustration art to interesting blogs and educational opportunities. A special feature highlights video interviews with noted practitioners, who offer compelling insights about their personal experiences and inspirations.
Paier College of Art
Illustration is one of the most demanding occupations of the visual arts. The artist-illustrator must think both of the conceptual nature of the image being presented and of the range of technical possibilities dealing with the reproduction of the art.
Parsons School of Design
Illustration is the art of communicating concise ideas with images using formats including picture books, magazines, newspapers, animation, graphic novels and textiles.
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design
Artists who work as illustrators develop a strong, personal style in their images and use it to support the communication needs of a wide variety of clients.
Peter de Sève interview, “‘Ice Age’ to the Digital Age: The 3D Animation Art of Blue Sky Studios”
Interview with illustrator Peter de Sève, one of the character designers for Blue Sky Studios.
Plymouth College of Art
The Illustration programme at Plymouth College of Art offers a diverse image-making experience resulting in outcomes and contexts such as traditional publishing, independent books, zines and limited prints, through to online publishing and interactive work
R.O. Blechman: The Inquiring Line
Norman Rockwell Museum catalogue highlighting the art of R.O. Blechman, a distinguished illustrator of books, advertisements, and animations.
Rhode Island School of Design
As a creative discipline Illustration at RISD is broadly defined — by purpose, not media. While illustrators employ the same tools used in painting, photography, film, graphic design and other disciplines, they make imagery.
Ringling College of Art and Design
At the heart of every illustration, there is a story to be told, a problem to be solved or a point of view to be expressed.
Rochester Institute of Technology
The illustration major prepares students for a variety of careers within the visual communications field. The major provides an educational environment that supports the creative development of students and helps them to achieve their individual goals.
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
Successful illustrators are masters at drawing and painting, exemplifying the phrase, "A picture is worth a thousand words," by communicating visually what words alone cannot convey.
Roz Chast video interview
Video produced by Jeremy Clowe for Norman Rockwell Museum. ©Norman Rockwell Museum. All rights reserved.
San Jose State University
One of the premier university programs in the nation, originally conceived to give local students a chance to compete for careers in the screen arts, the program now attracts students nationally and internationally.
School of Visual Arts
A clever style was once thought to be the calling card for the professional illustrator. But in an age where images and artworks abound, visual artists must do more than deliver slick gimmicks—they must develop a real sensibility.
Seneca College
This four-semester program is best suited for you if you have a strong interest in visual arts, visual storytelling and a desire to work in the freelance illustration field.
Sheridan College
Sheridan offers the only dedicated Bachelor of Arts Illustration degree program in Canada. No wonder Applied Arts magazine ranks our program as one of the best in the nation.
Society of Architectural Illustration
An organization dedicated to professionals who bring architecture to life.
Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators
The SCBWI acts as a network for all professionals involved in the field of children's literature.
South Dakota Art Museum
The South Dakota Art Museum houses Harvey Dunn's personal art holdings.
Southampton Solent University
Challenge yourself on this innovative degree, exploring the art of illustration and visual communication in children’s and adult narrative, together with editorial and journalistic illustration.
Steve Brodner video interview - “Clash of the Titans,” “The New Yorker’s” Naked Campaign
The illustrator Steve Brodner draws the Republican and Democratic candidates and discusses the recent battle between the Presidential heavyweights Bill Clinton and Ronald Reagan.