This category includes sites about well known illustrators. All sites are suitable for children and teens to read and use for enjoyment or for schoolwork. Biographies may be brief and sites may have several, perhaps connected by occupation, but the information contained should have the basic details, e.g., birth and death dates, some details of the life lived, major accomplishments, and so forth.
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- Abbey, Edwin Austin
- Addams, Charles
- Alajalov, Constantin
- Anderson, Harry
- Artzybasheff, Boris
- Beard, Daniel Carter
- Beardsley, Aubrey
- Blake, William
- Caldecott, Randolph
- Christy, Howard Chandler
- Cornwell, Dean
- Cruikshank, George
- Darley, F.O.C.
- Daumier, Honoré
- Diaz, David
- Doré, Gustav
- Dulac, Edmund
- Dürer, Albrecht
- Escher, M. C.
- Falter, John
- Fisher, Harrison
- Gibson, Charles Dana
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- Bilibin, Ivan (1876-1942) Contains a biography with a sample illustration for the Russian artist.
- Eggenhofer, Nick (1897-1985) Brief article about the illustrator known for his western dry-brush illustrations.
- Outcault, Richard Felton (1863-1928) Explains how this technical illustrator for Thomas Edison worked with Joseph Pulitzer to create the first American comic strip. Includes a drawing from 1896.
- Bauer, John (1882-1917) Discusses the life and work of this influential fantasy artist born in Jonkoping, Sweden. Includes many of his illustrations.
- Belarski, Rudolph (1900-1983) Contains a biography with a sample illustration for the American artist.
- Foster, Myles Birket Notes on the life of the Victorian illustrator born in North Shields, England.
- Brangwyn, Frank (1867-1956) Contains a biography with sample illustrations for artist born in 1867 in Bruges, Belgium.
- Barclay, McClelland (1891-1943 Contains a biography with a sample illustration for the artist born in St. Louis, Missouri.
- Burian, Zdenek (1905-1981) Contains a biography with sample illustrations for artist born in 1905 in Moravia, Czech Republic.
- Booth, Franklin Contains a biography with sample illustrations for the American artist.
- Crane, Walter Notes on the life of the Victorian artist and illustrator born in Liverpool, England on 15 August 1845.
- Chambers, Charles Edward (1883-1941) Contains a brief biography with a sample illustration for the artist born in Ottawa, Iowa.
- Coll, Joseph Clement (1881-1921) Contains a biography with sample illustrations for the American newspaper and book illustrator.
- Clarke, Harry (1889-1931) Contains a biography with sample illustrations for the artist born in Dublin, Ireland.
- Clark, Walter Appleton (1876-1906) Contains a biography with sample illustrations for the American artist.
- Carter, Pruett (1891-1955) Contains a brief biography with a sample illustration for the American artist.
- Craig, Frank An illustrated biography of the British artist of the early twentieth century.
- Sambrook, Russell Illustration House describes the work of this artist, which spanned four decades. Includes a calendar illustration from circa 1940.
- Dohanos, Stevan (1907-1994) Contains a brief biography with a sample illustration for the American artist.
- Parker, Al (1906-1985) Learn why this artist's work was important, what made it different, and view a magazine cover from the 1940s.
- Aagaard, Gary Brief biography from Education Place describes the artist's education and work.
- Schoonover Studios Ltd Features the work of Delaware Valley artists and illustrators such as Frank Schoonover, Howard Pyle, Dean Cornwell, Harvey Dunn, Henry Peck, NC Wyeth, Norman Rockwell, Jessie Wilcox Smith and Sarah Stilwell.
- Austen, John Explains how this artist, from Kent, England, learned to draw, who influenced his changing style, and which books he illustrated. Includes photographs of many of his drawings.
- Barr, George Illustrated article explains how this artist was educated, how he started illustrating science fiction and fantasy fan magazines, what influenced his technique, and what he's doing today.
- Blaine, Mahlon Contains a biography with a sample illustration for artist born in California in 1894.
- Carlson, George An illustrated biography of the American cartoonist and creator of Uncle Wiggly, Gone With the Wind, Pie-Face Prince of Pretzelburg and Jingle Jangle Tales.
- Abolafia, Yossi Short biography explains what the Israeli-born artist likes to draw, what his job was on a kibbutz, and which books he has illustrated.
- Allen, Thomas B. Education Place offers a brief biography for this illustrator who was born in Nashville, Tennessee.
- Castaigne, Andre Contains a biography with sample illustrations for the artist born in France.
- Detmold, Edward Julius An illustrated biography of the artist born in London.
- Aruego, Jose and Dewey, Ariane Brief biographies and a list of books that the artists have co-illustrated.
- Cady, Harrison Contains a brief biography with a sample illustration for artist born in Gardner Massachusetts.
- Shinn, Everett (1876-1953) Contains a brief biography with a sample illustration for the American artist who was a member of the "Ash Can School".
- Baumhofer, Walter Learn about this American artist's influence on the pulp magazine market, his extensive work for general interest magazines, and why he was so popular.
- Thrasher, Leslie (1889-1936) Contains a brief biography with a sample illustration for the American artist.
- Herriman, George A brief biography with a sample illustration for the American artist.
- Penfield, Edward A brief biography with a sample illustration for the artist born in the United States in 1866.
- Heitland, Wilmot Emerton Describes where the artist, born in Superior, Wisconsin, studied, worked, and had his works exhibited. Includes a picture of one watercolor.
- Phillips, Coles A brief biography with a sample illustration for the artist born in 1880 in Springfield, Ohio.
- The Golden Age of Illustration Fact Monster article provides historical information about the genre, and the artists who contributed.