Robyn Phillips-Pendleton

Robyn Phillips-Pendleton is a Professor in the Department of Art & Design at the University of Delaware's College of Arts & Sciences. Her work bridges visual art, education, and social advocacy, focusing on race, identity, and cultural narratives. She holds roles on the New York Society of Illustrators Board and the Norman Rockwell Museum National Advisory Board.

Education: BFA in Communication Arts from Virginia Commonwealth University (Richmond, VA), MFA in Illustration from Syracuse University (Syracuse, NY).

Research emphasizes the role of visual storytelling in addressing socio-cultural issues. Key projects include the Imprinted: Illustrating Race exhibition (2022) and her illustrated children’s book Homework for Breakfast (2021). Her writings explore racial representation in illustration, published in A Companion to Illustration (2019) and exhibition catalogs.

Professional activities include international exhibitions (e.g., American Illustration Annual 41, 2022), conference presentations, and peer critiques at institutions like Pratt Institute and Maryland College of Art. Her work has been featured in the Berkshire Eagle and Boston Globe.

Air Force Artist role since 2009 highlights her dual commitment to military and civilian artistic communities. Current projects focus on expanding inclusive practices in illustration education.