Robert Young

Robert Young is an Assistant Professor and Chair of the Department of Illustration at the Pennsylvania College of Art and Design (PCA&D) in Lancaster, PA. He is a multidisciplinary artist working in illustration, animation, comics, and printmaking, with a distinctive style that blends dreamlike surrealism and textured visuals.

• Chair of Illustration, PCA&D
• Master of Fine Arts in Illustration, Maryland Institute College of Art
• Bachelor’s in General Fine Arts, Herron School of Art and Design

His research and creative practice centers on illustration, visual narrative, and print-based media, often drawing on nostalgia from horror cinema and professional wrestling. His work explores cultural memory, identity, and emotional resonance through surreal imagery.

Robert Young’s client portfolio includes Penguin Random House, The New Republic, Time Out New York, and Taste. His illustrations have been honored in competitions such as American Illustration and Creative Quarterly.

Scientific and Artistic Honors:

• American Illustration 36
• American Illustration 39
• Creative Quarterly 42
• Boooooooom Illustration Awards - First Annual

He has exhibited nationally, including at the Demuth Museum and the ICON 11 Gallery. As Chair of Illustration, he leads curriculum development and mentorship within the department. While no formal grants are mentioned, his professional commissions and exhibition record reflect sustained creative funding and engagement. He is actively involved in both academic and artistic communities, with no indication of part-time status or retirement.

Robert maintains a personal studio practice and collaborates with galleries and publishers. His recent projects include the comics Horror Tapes, Dream Team, and Funeral Parlor, which explore personal and cultural narratives through sequential art.