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illustrator

[il-uh-strey-ter, ih-luhs-trey-ter] / ˈɪl əˌstreɪ tər, ɪˈlʌs treɪ tər /
NOUN
artist
Synonyms
STRONGEST


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But the late German illustrator Heinz Edelmann is officially credited for the art direction and character design.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 17, 2026

Mark, an illustrator with millions of followers, revealed a deep sense of dread about what was once his dream: to make a living creating art and sharing it online.

From Salon Aug. 30, 2026

The 40-year-old illustrator sold the Siren Head movie rights to Warner Bros. recently for more than $1 million, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

The Queen played with children's authors, including the creator of The Gruffalo, Dame Julia Donaldson, its illustrator Axel Scheffler, and official Winnie-the-Pooh sequels writer Jane Riordan.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

There is a pen-and-ink drawing on page eleven by her father, an illustrator for the magazine: a view of the North Calcutta skyline sketched from the roof of their flat one foggy January morning.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri

His museum—housing the illustrators he calls “orphaned artists”—is here to set things right.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 16, 2026

“The ‘Star Wars’ films involved many, many illustrators who were involved in idea creation through imagery.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

Lucas said he wanted to highlight the work of illustrators.

From Barron's Sep. 3, 2026

It struck musicians and illustrators, YouTubers and Instagrammers, self-proclaimed anxious wrecks and the freest of spirits.

From Salon Aug. 30, 2026

Eventually, the student sorters were joined by six local glass menders, a professional glass conservator, and two illustrators.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler




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