I've always had the desire to create and draw. It has been my

expression, my outlet, my joy. After earning my BFA in graphic

design and industrial design from The University of Michigan

School of Art, I worked as a broadcast designer. Making my way

from Detroit to Chicago to Los Angeles, I worked for CBS, ABC, and

FOX stations. I also served for over 8 years as the Executive in

Charge of Design and Graphics for Telepictures Productions, a

division of Time Warner. I've had the privilege to be a part of many

projects for television, from creative development to production,

branding, marketing and promotion.

Wanting to expand creatively, I pursued my love of illustration by

working on children's books. This led me to develop my own style

of line drawing that is colorful and contemporary. Winning Runner

Up for my modern style in the Society of Children's Book Writers

and Illustrators 2005 portfolio competition brought me great pride.

For more variety and learning I also started studying surface and

textile design at Otis School of Art and Design in L.A. It was a great

exploration into design for all kinds of surfaces: dishware, fabrics,

quilts, giftware, etc. This was a wonderful blending of so many

interests! I love to design things that make you feel good. It's my

goal to share optimism, connection, encouragement, friendship and

love in a way that reaches others through my visual art.

I currently license designs with Papyrus, Design Design, Inc,

Paperproducts Design, Roxbury Design and others. And there is

continued design work for television, most recently for E!

Entertainment and Style networks. Of course my most satisfying

work is being a mom to two great kids. They, along with my

husband and two happy dogs, provide great inspiration on a daily

basis!

Enjoy!

Robin