ILLUSTRATORS (2025)

"illustrators will entertain and educate readers with articles focusing on the most iconic images to see print. You will read about European artists whose work reached audiences far beyond the confines of their studios. However, with the passing of the years and the ascendancy of new media much of this brilliant and inspirational artwork has been lost and forgotten. Art by Denis McLoughlin, Badia Camps, Cherie Herovard, Ian Kennedy, and Mick Brownfield."

"illustrators, the new art quarterly devoted to the best European illustration of the 20th-century, looks at the elegant art of David Wright, the art of Cecil Doughty, the art of Raymond Sheppard, the paperback and film poster art of Renato Fratini, and much more. illustrators entertains and educates readers with articles focussing on the most iconic images to see print. Truly fabulous artwork will abound in every issue, much of the art taken from scans of the original work."

"illustrators quarterly entertains and educates readers with articles on some of the most iconic images to see print. You will read about European artists whose work reached audiences far beyond the confines of their studios. Discover the art of Fortunino Matania, the man who brought history alive in paintings; Peter Maddocks, Fleet Street's most innovative cartoonist; the life and times of Andy Virgil; the Micron Picture Library, its art and history; and the studio of Bernie Fuchs. Truly fabulous artwork abounds in every issue, much of the art taken from scans of the original work."

"Featured Articles for this issue include: 'The Swinging Sixties Art of Michael Johnson', 'The Magical Art of Chris McEwan', 'The Cutaway World of Leslie Ashwell Wood' and 'The Creepy Cover Art of Pan Horror Stories.' Illustrators Quarterly builds into an essential library of the finest illustrators published in the UK and Europe; the first publication to devote itself to the story of European illustration. It guides you through the stories behind the artists with features written by some of the leading auuthorities on this important art form. Truly fabulous artwork abounds in every issue, much of the art taken from scans of the original work."

"illustrators, the art quarterly devoted to the best illustration published in the world, spotlights the artwork of Mick Brownfield, Brian Sanders, Derek Eyles, and Anne and Janet Graham Johnstone in its fifth issue. illustrators quarterly builds into an essential library of the finest illustrators published in the world. illustrators guides you through the stories behind the artists with features written by some of the leading auuthorities on this important art form. Truly fabulous artwork abounds in every issue, much of the art taken from scans of the original work."

"Illustrators, the new art quarterly devoted to the best illustration published in the world! In this issue: The Romantic Art of Walter Wyles; The Adrenalised Art of Graham Coton; The Satirical Art of Dave Gaskill; and The Travel Poster Art of Laurence Fish. Illustrators quarterly builds into an essential library of the finest illustrators published in the world. Illustrators guides you through the stories behind the artists with features written by some of the leading auuthorities on this important art form. Truly fabulous artwork abounds in every issue, with much of the art taken from scans of the original work!"

"illustrators, the new art quarterly devoted to the best illustration published in the world. Features in issue 7 include: 'The Enchanted Art of Alan Lee,' 'The Obsessive Art of John Vernon Lord,' 'The Maritime Art of Bernie Fuchs,' and 'The Illustration Blogger Art of Leif Peng.' Truly fabulous artwork abounds in every issue, much of the art taken from scans of the original work."

"illustrators is the art quarterly devoted to the finest illustration art ever published. It guides you through the stories behind the artists and their art, with features written by some of leading authorities on this important art form. As well as building into an indispensable reference library, illustrators gives readers an insight into the creative process, from idea to sketch to painting, and from painting to the image seen by millions. Featured this issue: The Art of Les Edwards, a bucket of gore and SF worlds. The Art of Bart Forbes, one of the USA's greatest illustrators. The Art of Sydney Paget, the definitive Sherlock Holmes artist. The Art of John Haslem, the expert of fonts."

"illustrators is the art quarterly devoted to the finest illustration art ever published. It guides you through the stories behind the artists and their art, with features written by some of leading authorities on this important art form. Truly fabulous artwork abounds in every issue, with much of the art taken from scans of the original work, illustrators is the art quarterly devoted to the finest illustration art ever published. It guides you through the stories behind the artists and their art, with features written by some of leading authorities on this important art form."

"Illustrators is the art quarterly devoted to the finest illustration art ever published. It guides you through the stories behind the artists and their art, with features written by some of leading authorities on this important art form. As well as building into an indispensable reference library, illustrators gives readers an insight into the creative process, from idea to sketch to painting, and from painting to the image seen by millions. Truly fabulous artwork abounds in every issue, much of the art taken from scans of the original work."

"Discover the dark romance and haunting allegory of the work of award winning painter Donato Giancola. We enter the studio of an artist who continues to refine his craft in the pursuit of artistic excellence. James E. McConnell; the story of the UK's most prolific pulp artist is brought to life by David Ashford Tomer Hanuka; Jennifer Gori cuts to the meat of some remarkable matter as she investigates his electifying art Mike Terry; one of the doyens of the golden age of humorous advertising art shares his story. Freya Hartas; recently graduated and already making her mark she shares some of her work."

"This issue profiles a new batch of talented Illustrators, including: Android Jones: We explore the multi-faceted world, his life and career, and the near-death experiences which have shaped and driven his work; Howard Chaykin: creator of Black Kiss, American Flagg! and more... we explore his uncensored art! Sidney Sime: The weird and surreal art of this forgotten artist; his illustrations for Lord Dunsany to his afterlife interpretations. Denis Zilber: his surreal 'toons! Arty Freeman: his off-the-wall art!"

"Featured this issue in illustrators #13: Mitch O'Connell 'The World's Best Artist' bares his soul and his alphabet to Diego Cordoba. Sep E. Scott: David Asford throws back the curtain on the work of a swashbuckling septuagenerian. Jeff Miracola: The inspiational story behind this amazing artist. Brooke Boynton Hughes: Her delightful art and her children's book illustrations. Tor Upson: Damien Hirst's assistant is making waves with her darkly wry illustrations."

"Tara McPherson: Astronomy and astrophysics are two passions that guide her, along with a love of anime her images of haunting mystery reach for the stars. Joe Jusko: Pump iron with the legendary artist as he shares his amazing highs and lows. Maurice Leloir: Hurtle back to the court of Louis XIV and see the stunning detailed historical art. Adam Stower: Gasp with delight at the whimsical worlds of his art."

"Dave McKean: The art of Dave McKean takes many forms, from painting to scuplture, illustration to film making,always restless, always inventive and always inspiring. Join us and discover a truly visionary talent. Andy Thomas: Ride ther high country as we saddle up and join this six figure selling artist. Jonathan Bell: enter the kaleidoscope wotld of illustrator and animator. Sam Peffer: Bruise your knuckles to the noir art of this great paperback cover artist."

"Neal Adams: An in depth look at the life and art of one of the all time greats. Packed full of stunning art from his comic days, his advertising days and unpublished work from his studio. Paul Slater: His work became a staple of British newspapers and magazines and his advertising clients are the largest companies around. Cecil Glossop: Popular and prolific illustrator for Chums (a weekly boys paper that ran from 1892 to 1941). His pirate paintings and drawings are without equal. Will Davies: He's the man behind images that shaped how Canadians saw half a century. Will Davies was so prolific, you have probably seen his work without even realizing it."

"Mort Kunstler: He is a master at plunging his viewers into the heart of the action. Now universally acclaimed US Civil War artist, his skills were honed in the lurid pages of pulp publishing. Gustve Dore: Meet one of the world's most influencial illustrators. Zac Retz: Be charmed and romanced by his whimsical art. Francisco Coching: meet the king of Filipino comics."

"More like a book than a magazine, illustrators is the art quarterly devoted to the finest illustration art ever published. It guides you through the stories behind the artists and their art, with features written by some of the leading authorities on this important art form. As well as building into an indispensable reference library, illustrators gives readers an insight into the creative process, from idea to sketch to painting, and from painting to the image seen by millions. Truly fabulous artwork abounds in every issue, much of the art taken from scans of the original work."

"illustrators goes off to the movies in true French style as we celebrate the art of some of the most inventive and inspired poster artist ever. Astonishing and inspirational artwork by Rojac, Jean Mascii, Clement Hurel, Roger Soubie, Boris Grinsson, Michel Landi, Ferracci, Jacques Benneaund, Rene Peron and a host of other talents from the Golden Age of French movie posters. plus our regular features including The Bookshelf and Letters. More like a book than a magazine, illustrators is the art quarterly devoted to the finest illustration art ever published. "

"More like a book than a magazine, illustrators is the art quarterly devoted to the finest illustration art ever published. It guides you through the stories behind the artists and their art, with features written by some of the leading authorities on this important art form. The Russians are here. The Wanderers and their travelling art shows touched the souls of princes and peasants. Franz Roubaud and his majestic landscapes, galloping horses and warriors and Ivan Bilibin Russia's greatest fantasy illustrator. Plus regular features including The Bookshelf and Letters."

"Enter the world of Rodney Matthews as we explore his art, his career, and what made him one of the most enduring and visionary illustrators of this or any other time. In addition, immerse yourself in the post war world of one of America's greatest editorial illustrators, the legendary Steven Dohanos as well as the sensational art of J. Allen St. John and the equestrian magnificence of Lucy Kemp-Welch."

"More like a book than a magazine, illustrators is the art quarterly devoted to the finest illustration art ever published. It guides you through the stories behind the artists and their art, with features written by some of the leading authorities on this important art form. This issue we cover the work of the groundbreaking art agency, Bardon, established in 1957. Created by Barry Coker and Jordi Macabich they introduced the talents of the greatest Spanish Artists to British comics and newspaper strips as well as nurturing the early careers of Dave Gibbons, Don Lawrence, Ron Embleton, Mick McMahon and Brian Bolland. Contents include a foreword by Dave Gibbons and profiles of Barry Coker and Jordi Macabich."

"More like a book than a magazine, illustrators is the art quarterly devoted to the finest illustration art ever published. It guides you through the stories behind the artists and their art, with features written by some of the leading authorities on this important art form. This issue spotlights N.C. Wyeth, one of America's greatest ever illustrators; Virgil Finlay, the iconic American pulp fantasy, science fiction, and horror illustrator; Bobby Chiu, Canadian digital artist extraordinaire; and Anne & Janet Grahame Johnstone, a glimpse into their world of myths and legends."

"The Glamour Special. The 25th Anniversary Issue Featuring major articles on the art and careers of Milo Manara, the undisputed master of erotica. Greg Hildebrandt, after a past illustrating Tolkien, this brilliant artist now takes up pin-ups. Margaret Brundage,the doyenne of the golden age of pulps, whose naked women were the main attraction of her covers. Art Frahm, perhaps the most original of the '50s pin-up artists, whose models kept loosing their knickers. illustrators is the art quarterly devoted to the finest illustration art ever published. Truly fabulous artwork abounds in every issue, much of the art taken from scans of the original work."

"More like a book than a magazine, illustrators is the art quarterly devoted to the finest illustration art ever published. It guides you through the stories behind the artists and their art, with features written by some of the leading authorities on this important art form. As well as building into an indispensable reference library, illustrators gives readers an insight into the creative process, from idea to sketch to painting, and from painting to the image seen by millions. Truly fabulous artwork abounds in every issue, much of the art taken from scans of the original work. This issue features John Millar Watt, Petar Mseldzija, Philip Mendoza, and Arthur Barbosa."

"Featuring Frederic Remington: The master of Western artists who wanted to be considered a painter not an illustrator; Charles Schreyvogel: The western artist considered a painter and not an illustrator; The Lone Ranger: The most popular western hero of all time came from radio and not the Wild West; plus our regular features including The Bookshelf. Truly fabulous artwork abounds in every issue, much of the art taken from scans of the original work."

"Frank Kelly Freas: The 'Dean' of Science Fiction artists whose career spans more than 50 years; Yvonne Gilbert: The British artist who created 'one of the most famous record sleeves of all time'; Laurent Durieux: Brussels illustrator and alternative movie poster artist (and film director); Heinrich Kley: Accomplished pre-War German painter and illustrator; plus our regular features including The Bookshelf. "

"Featuring Charles Addams: Chuckles in store from the master of macabre humor; Lawson Wood: Monkey Business from the man who drew monkeys in all humouros walks of life; Roy Wilson: One of the greatest names in slapstick British comics from the Golden Age; Ersin Karabulut: the bleak universe of this Turkish cartoonist; and JJ Grandville: The French caricaturist who brought illustration (and weird worlds) to the forefront."

Mort Kunstler: His action packed art for Men's Adventure magazines, men fighting wild beasts, Commie spies, bikers, Nazis, and other nasty fiends. "Weasel Ripped My Flesh:" The story behind Men's Adventure magazines and their publishers and artists. Earl Norem: The Pulp artist who portrayed realistic superheroes on comic magazine covers. Norman Saunders: The artist behind the Mars Attacks and Wacky Packs trading cards. Plus, regular features.

Jason Edmiston is well known among a younger generation and among horror movie fans. He is one of the artists from Mondo, a company that specializes in movie posters re-designed by younger illustrators that is extremely popular in the US and gaining fans around the world Hannes Bok and his weird world. Rowena, one of the most popular female fantasy artists of the 20th century. Cornillon was from the French group of Chaland and Serge Clerc who were the newer generation of artists from Métal Hurlant that were very popular in the 1980s. Mel Crawford illustrated countless children's books of popular animated cartoons and TV shows, but never worked in animation.

"We bring you the fascinating artwork of Oliver Frey, the Swiss artist who was one of the mainstays in British comics and brought video game illustration to the fore! We re-visit the days of the pulps and their most popular hero, The Shadow, as rendered by the Rozen twins, George and Jerome. Afterwards we journey to South America and enjoy the work of the Argentinian master of black and white, Alberto Breccia, and head north to Colombia to see Marcela Bolivar's stunning photo-illustrations! plus our regular features including The Bookshelf. More like a book than a magazine, illustrators is the art quarterly devoted to the finest illustration art ever published. It guides you through the stories behind the artists and their art, with features written by some of the leading authorities on this important art form. As well as building into an indispensable reference library, illustrators gives readers an insight into the creative process, from idea to sketch to painting, and from painting to the image seen by millions. Truly fabulous artwork abounds in every issue, much of the art taken from scans of the original work."

In this issue we embrace The Golden Age of Illustration featuring J C Leyendecker! We join Frank Earle Schoonover on his trips across uncharted territory, visit the whimsical fairy tale world of Edmund Dulac, go back to the Age of Chivalry with Edmund Blair Leighton and re-visit the historical paintings of Frank Moss Bennett. plus our regular features including The Bookshelf. More like a book than a magazine, illustrators is the art quarterly devoted to the finest illustration art ever published. It guides you through the stories behind the artists and their art.

illustrators gives readers an insight into the creative process, from idea to sketch to painting, and from painting to the image seen by millions. We head to Italy and discover the realistic monster illustrations and comic strips of Eugenio Sicomoro. Back in Spain we bring an account on the life and work of comic strip artist Victor de la Fuente and then visit the studio of Arantza Martinez whose paintings bring a life like realism to the worlds of fantasy and fairy tales.

Pull out your ray guns, and put on your glasses, as we visit one of the greatest comic strip artists of all time: Alex Raymond! Next, lock your windows and close the doors as we explore your greatest fears with the multi-talented Bob Eggleton and his monsters, aliens and nocturnal frighteners! From the French magazine, Métal Hurlant, Jacques Terpant shows us what he's been doing since then! More like a book than a magazine, illustrators is the art quarterly devoted to the finest illustration art ever published.

In this issue we embrace Thomas Fluharty, one of the usual gang of idiots from MAD magazine during the 1990s, talks about his artwork and shows us some of his caricatures. Next we visit Arantza Sestayo and admire her fantasy images, then we go back in time and meet Caran d'Ache, whose work influenced many comic strip artists from the 20th century. Finally we head over to the Old West and meet Jose Luis Salinas' Cisco Kid in an issue you don't want to miss.

We bring you the imaginative world of Antonio Caparo, illustrator of some of the most popular children's adventure book of the past decades, we take a closer look at the realistic comics of Russ Heath, then we move over to the action packed pulp illustrations and paperback book covers of George Gross. Lastly we head to South America and remember Arturio del Castillo's international work. With its unique blend of art and insight, illustrators guides you through the stories behind the artists and their art, with features written by some of the leading authorities on this important art form.

One of the all-time greats is featured in this very special issue. John Watkiss may not be a name familiar to many readers, but within the world of film, comics and gallery art he is rightly regarded as being one of the most exceptional talents of recent times. The son of a miner, he taught himself how to draw the human form from memory aided by a battered copy of a book by George Bridgman. By the time he arrived at art college he was a better draughtsman than any of the tutors working there. He taught life drawing, sold paintings to the rich and famous and created over 300 massive paintings that inspired the Disney Tarzan movie. An incredible roller-coaster ride of massive highs and lows-accompanied by some of the most mesmerizing art you have seen-this is an issue you will not want to miss!

One of the most fondly remembered British strips was the fully painted The Rise and Fall of the Trigan Empire. With its pseudo retro setting in a world resembling Ancient Rome but with the advances of science in its weapons and flying vehicles, it set the standard in boys' comics from the 1960s. But it was mainly the absolutely stunning artwork of its initial artist, Don Lawrence, that made it a fan-favorite. We take a closer look at the artwork and feature panels in detail from the various artists who contributed to the series. The majority of the artwork was scanned from the originals and reproduced at their actual size to see the artwork in all its glorious detail.

We remember two iconic underground artists. First we bring you the psychedelic artwork and posters of Rick Griffin, master cartoonist and designer. We then salute Vaughn Bod? and his whacky cartoons with a garrulous wizard, voluptuous girls and belligerent lizards. And lastly we invite his son, Mark, to share with us his views on his work and the series he took over from his father.

From the pages of 2000AD, to illustrating Robert E. Howard and the Universal monsters, we bring you Greg Staples. His work in comic books, conceptual designs for movies, and his art for trading card games, and much more!  We revel in the digital artwork of Hawaiian-born New Yorker R. Kikuo Johnson. We profile James Montgomery Flagg arguably responsible for recruiting every American male into the army with his iconic "Uncle Sam" First World War poster. We round off this issue with a visit to Italy and highlight one of that country's most original comic strip artists, the amazing Sergio Toppi.

From the Underground comix to the Warren horror mags and beyond, we bring you Richard Corben, the master of color and cinematic comics. A definitive look into his artwork not only in comics but as a cover artists as well. We then head back in time and present a gallery section featuring some of the greatest covers George Wilson did for various Gold Key comic titles. Then we have a chat with Jim Rugg, one of the chaps behind the YouTube channel Cartoonist Kayfabe, and showcase some of the artwork. We take a look at the turn of the century children's books and postcards of animals behaving like humans from G. H. Thompson.

A Wild West special beginning with the history of the western pulps and featuring the wonderful Western Art of such luminaries as Norman Saunders, Allen Anderson, John Severin, Fred Harman (Red Ryder), et al. We reminisce on the Western, War and Humorous art of John Severin, and remember those ads for a Red Ryder BB gun you wanted so much for Xmas. Next we head over to the creator of Red Ryder comic strip, Fred Harman and his Western paintings. More like a book than a magazine, illustrators is the art quarterly devoted to the finest illustration art ever published.

illustrators spotlights Spanish surrealist pop artist Dulk (Antonio Segura) and his animals in peril; goes back three centuries to the biting satire and acute observation of William Hogarth; enjoys the mystical and surreal world of Murugiah; the young Vietnamese artist YinXin He and her phantasmagorical images; and will Artificial Intelligence (AI) replace artists?! More like a book than a magazine, illustrators is the art quarterly devoted to the finest illustration art ever published. Truly fabulous artwork abounds in every issue, much of the art taken from scans of the original work.

We open this latest issue with Glenn Fabry who was one of the seminal artists from 2000AD in the UK, and then became one of favorite cover illustrators for the Vertigo line of comics in the USA. Then we remember Glen Orbik who brought back all the thrills and chills from the crime pulp covers of the 1940s into the new millennium. We take a look back at Howard Chandler Christy, creator of the Christy Girl, and then at some German children's books about children behaving badly and how they inspired some popular comic strips and animated cartoons.

Bob Fingerman is an indie cartoonist who Harvey Kurtzman discovered amongst his students and realised here was someone who actually knew how to draw! Fingerman has worked for just-about every major and minor comics and magazine publication in the US, and while artists like Dan Clowes and Peter Bagge achieved greater visibility, Fingerman's work is of equal merit. Hans Kresse was one of the greatest comic strip artists you have never heard of, coming all the way from The Netherlands. It's a shame that nobody remembers him anymore. Although he was published all over the world-it was during the 1950s and 1960s-and that might be why nobody remembers him anymore, as comics once read back then were trashed afterwards and nobody gave a hoot as to who the artists were (although Kresse worked until the 1990s). A prolific artist, he even made it to British shores, so here we do justice to an artist who should be up there among giants.

We present the stunning imagery of British artist Steve Stone, who blends photography and digital art to create worlds of science-fiction and fantasy. Then it's on to post-apocalyptic visions of New York City: the punk, rebellion and war stories of Pepe Moreno, the Spanish-born comic book artist, RPG designer and creator of one of the earliest digital comics! Gideon Kendall entertains us with his weird and surrealistic cartoon world; followed by the truly monstrous creations of Peter Von Sholly.

More like a book than a magazine, illustrators is the art quarterly devoted to the finest illustration art ever published. We bring you the artwork of Mark Schultz, from Xenozoic to everything he has done to this day, along with two Mark Schultz variant covers. Then we catch up with Chris Moore, one of the UK's leading exponents in sci-fi illustration. From the horror movie posters to VHS and DVD covers, we explore the work of Graham Humphreys. We round off with our Gallery featuring Classic Monsters by modern day artists!