A cover of a coloring book titled 'President Roosevelt Biography Coloring Book' featuring a collage of illustrated portraits of U.S. Presidents and historical figures, with some illustrations in black and white and others in color.
Line drawing of three elderly women holding a large protest sign that reads 'Declaration of Independence,' with each woman dressed in period clothing and using a cane.
A map showing the migration route of early humans from eastern Eurasia to North America across ice sheets, with annotations about ice sheet emergence 14,000 years ago, and evidence of migration from DNA studies.
Colorful map of the world showing continents, with labels for North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Antarctica, and the title 'World Continents Chart' at the top.
An illustrated eagle dressed in a blue suit and red tie, standing in front of a circular background featuring patriotic colors and white stars.
A cartoon pig crying with tears and a sad expression, surrounded by falling gold coins and a black background.
Illustration of a child in a space suit with a rainbow helmet, floating in space with stars around.

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Screenshot of the Procreate app showing a library with options for 'Recent,' 'History Illustrated,' 'Imported,' 'Pencils,' 'Pens,' and 'Inks.' The 'History Illustrated' category is selected, displaying textures named 'Foliage,' 'Finding Lines,' and 'Liner.'

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Screenshot of a digital color palette labeled 'History Illustrated' with various color swatches including black, red, beige, orange, olive green, lime green, teal, gray, and blue. The palette is part of a mobile app interface with options for 'Compact' view and 'Cards' view.

About Me

I'm Justin Weinmann, artist, teacher and history buff based in the Houston area.

I've been teaching for fifteen years. History, graphic design, photojournalism, podcast production. If it involves making something, I've probably taught it.

I've also been drawing my whole life. Bic pens on whatever paper was nearby. India ink on Bristol board at midnight. Procreate on the couch while everyone else is asleep. Drawing is just what I do when I'm not doing something else.

History Illustrated started because I wanted my students to actually enjoy history. So I did what came naturally. I drew it. Those classroom illustrations eventually became videos. Those videos eventually reached millions of teachers and students around the world. That still surprises me a little.

Every video is hand drawn, hand lettered and narrated by me. No AI. No stock footage. Just original art and storytelling.

I also wrote a book. It has something called the Maschenkel in it. That's a different story.

I teach during the day. I draw whenever I can. The two things have always felt like the same thing to me. Finding a way to make something worth paying attention to.

Justin Weinmann Artist • Teacher • History Buff

Houston, Texas justin@historyillustrated.com

I Wrote a Book

A collection of poetry and illustrations built around something called the Maschenkel, a creature that feeds on everything you never quite finish. Twenty-five years of notes, fragments and scribbles that refused to stay in my sketchbook. Available on Amazon.

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