What makes a great illustrator, though, is the ability to turn these personal starting points into images that are not just beautiful, funny or fitting the brief they've been given, but that can be understood by all of us - regardless of our knowledge of who drew them. They make the personal universal, and tell us stories about people, places and social and political issues in refreshing new ways that bring about a greater understanding for all of us. Turn the page to discover 16 of the best illustrators working today - no doubt you'll be seeing more of their singular creativity throughout 2020...