Leo Dillon: 3.2.1933-5.26.2012
I knew what I had before it was gone. Leo Dillon and his wife Diane are not only one of the most successful illustrator partnerships but also among the most influential. I never knew Leo Dillon personally, but his work has guided mine and inspired countless others by striving for beauty and perfection in the world of picture book illustration. And will continue to uplift the hearts of children, and the child in our hearts, all over the world. Thank you Leo.
The Art of Leo & Diane Dillon: An online archive dedicated to sharing the work of Leo and Diane Dillon
julie rowan-zoch 
oooh, soooo beautiful!!! Thank you indeed Leo, and you Julie, for posting this.
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I have a friend about to come over, who actually knew him well. I don’t believe she knows yet. At least I can hold her hand when she finds out.
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His art is very recognizable because of its uniqueness. Thankful for his talent.
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I hadn’t heard this news – how terrible! May has been quite the month of loss for kidlit legends…
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😦
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Wow. That’s a good detailed, drawing. I want to see more! 🙂
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I find it hard to imagine that two people can work together on one piece, and so well.
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Thank you, Julie, for the heads-up about this…and for your lovely memorial to a great illustrator and artist.
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It will be interesting to see how Diane evolves her illustration art on her own after what, 50 years of working together with Leo. The couple once collaborated with their son Lee on Pish, Posh, Heironymus Bosch (sp?).
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Gorgeous. Rest in peace, Leo Dillon.
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Could have posted any of their pieces, same effect.
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