Illustrator

/ˈɪl.ə.strə.tər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who creates illustrations, typically for books, magazines, or other publications.

The illustrator brought the story to life with vibrant and engaging visuals.

A person who draws or creates images for educational or instructional purposes.

As an illustrator, she specializes in creating diagrams for science textbooks.

A professional artist who renders pictures to accompany textual content.

The magazine hired a well-known illustrator to enhance the appeal of their articles.

From Latin 'illustrator', meaning 'one who illustrates'.

in good illustration

A phrase indicating something is clearly demonstrated or shown.

illustration of a point

A visual representation used to clarify or support a statement.

illustrated edition

A version of a book which includes illustrations.

illustration

A visual representation, typically created to accompany text.

illustrative

Serving as an example or explanation.

illustrated book

A book that features illustrations along with text.

Sketch artist

He's a sketch artist, often called an illustrator in casual chats.

Art dude/dudette

She's known as the art dudette, always flexing her skills as an illustrator.