illustrator
UK: ˈɪləstreɪtə | US: ˈɪləstreɪtər
n. a person who creates illustrations, especially for books, magazines, or other publications
n. (computing) a software tool or program used for creating vector graphics
The word illustrator traces back to Latin illustrare, which originally meant "to light up" or "make clear," metaphorically evolving to "explain visually." The suffix -tor marks the doer of the action, giving us "one who illuminates or explains through images." This reflects the role of illustrators in clarifying or embellishing ideas visually, whether in art or design.
The book’s illustrator brought the characters to life with vibrant watercolors.
She works as a freelance illustrator for children’s magazines.
Adobe Illustrator is a powerful tool for graphic designers.
The museum featured an exhibition of the famous Victorian illustrator’s sketches.
His dream is to become a scientific illustrator, combining art and biology.