Woman with braided hair holding a disco ball in a colorful, artistic setting.

ROBIN OWENS

BROOKLYN, NY

Seal of Savannah College of Art and Design featuring a shield with a bee, a lattice pattern, and a leaf, surrounded by a laurel wreath and the text 'Savannah College of Art and Design' and 'Founded 1978'.
Seal of New York University featuring a torch, students, and Latin motto.
A vintage pink and blue children's toy television with a rounded screen and side vents.
Red circular button with a left-pointing arrow symbol.
Close-up of a circular traffic light with the word "on" in the center, indicating it's active.
A black and white illustration of a person's hand holding a phone, displaying a photo of a cluttered living room with a person reclining on a sofa, surrounded by books, snacks, and various objects.
A person lying on the floor of a kitchen, with a rat and a mouse nearby. The person appears to be unconscious or sleeping, with their head resting on their arm. The kitchen has shelves with various items, a counter, and a window showing a starry night outside.
A black and white illustration of a messy bedroom with various objects, posters, and signs on the walls, a girl with long hair stretching on the bed, a girl in a bubble bath, and signs with humorous messages about monsters and marbles.
A black and white line drawing depicts a vulture sitting on a rock, with a human skull floating in water nearby. A hand emerges from the water holding a piece of wood with spoons on it. The night sky has a crescent moon and stars, and there are trees and a waterfall in the background. A sign in the water reads "It is Decidedly So."
A red circular icon with a play button symbol in the center.
Close-up of a round pink button with the word 'off' in large brown letters.

Illustration

Animation

PAINTING

digital art

graphic design

video editing

sustainable design

data visualization

social media

Illustration Animation PAINTING digital art graphic design video editing sustainable design data visualization social media

ALL ABOUT ME

Born in Richmond, Virginia as the daughter and granddaughter of artists, Robin Owens is a lifelong creative who uses her expertise to design creative solutions with a systems thinking focus. Her work is steeped in strong values, such as sustainability and socialist political activism, and employs narrative and storytelling for communicating complex ideas.

DESIGN

A woman stands on the left side of a whiteboard, writing with a marker. She has short hair and glasses, and is dressed in a dark blazer and skirt. The whiteboard has some writing on it, including the words 'moral risk'. She is in a classroom or meeting room setting.
A woman with curly hair wearing glasses, a black dress, and black shoes, walking while looking at her phone.

PRAXIS

A person with dark wavy hair wearing a red tank top, denim shorts, and red cowboy boots holding a sign that reads 'Get the abortion pill online aidaccess.org' in front of a blue background.
A woman with long dark hair, wearing a tank top and shorts, holding a street poster that reads 'Get the abortion pill online, aidaccess.org' in handwritten style.

   ART   

A woman with dark curly hair wearing a black crop top, white skirt, and gladiator style shoes posing next to an abstract pink and red art piece.
Black and white photo of a young woman with dark wavy hair, wearing a sleeveless top and a long skirt, standing next to an abstract painting. She is smiling slightly and wearing sunglasses on her head.
Three metallic stars with a sleek, shiny finish, arranged in an overlapping pattern.
Black and white illustration of a human brain with a reflection underneath on a dark background.

CAPABILITIES

Black and white, grainy close-up of a human eye, viewed from the side, showing the iris, pupil, and eyelashes.

PORTOLIO

Black tote bag with white text expressing gratitude, reading "Thank You" repeatedly, along with smaller text and a starburst design.
Illustration of modern sustainable housing with greenery, solar panels, and a parking area, labeled with the project name 'PELTE' and slogan 'Using resilience to transform communities.'

SUSTAIN-ABLE DESIGN

Community Outreach

Two young women sitting at a small wooden table in a room, smiling at the camera. One is making a peace sign with her hand. Behind them, a sign reads 'Welcome Christ Church Sunday School The Four Sunday School in America Founded 1782.' The room has a green lamp, a mirror, and a beige wall.
A young woman standing in front of a colorful abstract painting at an art gallery. She has curly dark hair, wears a black sleeveless top, a white skirt with a ruffled hem, and black lace-up high heel shoes.

PainTING

A black-and-white drawing of a woman’s face with exaggerated features and swirling red and black patterns around her head, resembling a psychedelic or pop art style.

DIGITAL ART

A magazine spread featuring the title "The Butler Bulletin" with the subtitle "Volume One Issue One." The spread contains images of red and pink coral-like structures and numerous octopus tentacles, with text about the impact and legacy of Octavia Butler, an influential science fiction writer. The text discusses her works, themes, and contributions to science fiction and social issues.

GRAPHIC DESIGN