Well-crafted, accurate, and attractive historical illustrations are sought-after by books, magazines, historical organizations, and educational institutions. Historical art ranges in techniques from pencil or ink drawings to full color oil paintings, and can be utilized in all forms of media from print and web to film and murals. Illustrating scenes from historical periods where little or no visual references exist can be both challenging and rewarding. If one picture is worth a thousand words, this category of illustration speaks volumes to audiences fascinated with life and lifestyles of bygone eras. Successful historical images require research and study of the subjects depicted, but clients for this type of art are always pleased to offer guidance and consultation through the entire process of constructing illustrated re-creations.
The Battle of Lexington and Concord Mural © 1996 John Rush
Pizarro Attacks the Inca Army © 1992 John Rush