Leo and Diane Dillon are legends in the world of illustration and the graphic arts. They met in 1954 at the Parsons School of Design in New York City, married in 1957 and have collaborated in an artistic partnership ever since.

Their inspired and beautiful work has adorned thousands of venues including many science fiction and fantasy publications as well as children’s books they have written themselves.They are known far and wide for their line, draftsmanship and unique color sense. They have earned numerous awards including a Hugo for Best Professional Science Fiction Artists.

They have been Illustrators of the Future judges since 1998.

“Dream the dream, aim for the best you can do, and make the next job better than your last.” —Leo and Diane Dillon, Illustrator of the Future Contest Judges