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.
“Bridgman’s Complete Guide to Drawing from Life,” by George Bridgman
A compilation of instructional drawing books written by George Bridgman.
“Dancing Princesses: The Fairy Tale Art of Ruth Sanderson” exhibition video
A video produced for the exhibition "Dancing Princesses: The Fairy Tale Art of Ruth Sanderson," on view at Norman Rockwell Museum from December 7, 2013 through March 9, 2014.
“Dancing Princesses: The Fairy Tale Art of Ruth Sanderson” family guide
Family guide for the exhibition, "Dancing Princesses: The Fairy Tale Art of Ruth Sanderson."
“Figure Drawing for All It’s Worth,” by Andrew Loomis
Loomis' instructional drawing books have influenced generations of artists.
“Great Illustrations by N.C. Wyeth,” edited by Jeff A. Menges
The star student of Howard Pyle's Brandywine School, N.C. Wyeth created more than 3,000 illustrations in the course of his career.
“Hanna-Barbera: The Architects of Saturday Morning,” by Jesse Kowalski
A history of the Hanna-Barbera animation company.
“Heroes & Villains: The Comic Book Art of Alex Ross” exhibition video
A video produced for the exhibition "Heroes & Villains: The Comic Book Art of Alex Ross," on view at Norman Rockwell Museum from November 5, 2012 through February 24, 2013.
“How to Hire a Great Illustrator” hiring guide by Toptal
Provides in-depth information and tips for hiring illustrators.
“My Adventures as an Illustrator,” by Norman Rockwell
Norman Rockwell's autobiography, published in 1960.
“The Illustrator in America, 1860-2000,” by Walt Reed
One of the most important publications contributing to the scholarship of illustration.
“Visions of Adventure: N. C. Wyeth and the Brandywine Artists,” edited by John Edward Dell
Six artists from the Golden Age of Illustration are profiled in this nostalgic collection.
Brandywine River Museum
A collection of American art housed in a 19th Century mill overlooking the banks of the Brandywine River. The Museum is renowned for its holdings of the Wyeth family of artists as well Howard Pyle, his students, and other distinguished American artists.
Center for Historic American Visual Culture, of the American Antiquarian Society
The Center for Historic American Visual Culture houses early American printed materials for research and educational opportunities.
Eric Carle Museum of Picture Books
This collection is comprised of original examples of contemporary picture book illustration.
Masters of the Golden Age: Harvey Dunn and His Students
Norman Rockwell Museum exhibition catalogue focusing on the art and teaching career of Golden Age illustrator Harvey Dunn.
Norman Rockwell Museum
Norman Rockwell Museum is dedicated to preserving, studiying, and communicating with a global audience the life, art, and spirit of Norman Rockwell in the field of illustration.
Observations and Experience of an Artist by Steven James Petruccio
Information about Petruccio's illustrations of fine art.
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.
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.
The National Cartoonists Society
The National Cartoonists Society is the world's largest and most prestigious organization of professional cartoonists.