photo by Sean DuFrene
As a storyboard artist and costume illustrator, Robin Richesson has contributed to numerous projects, including iconic films such as Forrest Gump, American Beauty, Aeon Flux and Starship Troopers. Her series credits include episodes of Mad Men, GLOW, Black Monday, Grace & Frankie, Parks & Recreation, and many others.
Drawing is her favorite thing to do.
Education
Master of Fine Arts, Illustration, 1995
Graduate Dean’s List University Scholars and Artists
California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor of Fine arts, Illustration, With Great Distinction, 1982
California State University, Long Beach
Employment
Faculty, Illustration/Animation Program, CSULB, Professor, 2002 to Present
Illustration/Animation Program Head, 2003 to 2015, 2021
Freelance Illustrator, 1982 to Present
Guilds
Art Directors Guild, IATSE Local 800
Costume Designers Guild, IATSE Local 892
Professional Recognition, Interviews & Guest Lectures
Professional Recognition:
Distinguished Alumna, California State University Long Beach, 2007
Interviews:
2019 Quest Magazine, “The Drawing Power of Teaching”
2017 Interview for “The Production Posse”, The Atomic Filmmaker, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
2010 Art Directors Guild Awards, (February 2011), one of the featured artists for video on the craft of motion picture design shown at the event.
Los Angeles Times, Calendar Section, July 16, 2006
AMC Channel’s online blog for MadMen Series
Director’s World online forum
City TV (Canada), Bravo (USA), 1999
Entertainment Weekly magazine’s “The 100 Most Creative People in Hollywood,” 1998, with companion interview for “E!” Channel
Time Warp, Tokyo Television, 1998
Euro-Cable Television, 1998
Guest Artist Lectures:
Comi-Con (Comic Convention, San Diego, CA), Juror for International Independent Film Festival, 2018
Wonder-Con (Comic Convention, Anaheim, CA), panelist on Illustration for Film panel, 2017
Fullerton College, Artist Lecture, May 20, 2013
Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, 2010 (Lecture and Guest Critique of student work)
Comi-Con (Comic Convention, San Diego, CA), panelist on Illustration for Film panel, 2009 - 2011
UCLA, Film Department, Los Angeles, 2009
Wilson High School, Guest Speaker
Panelist and Mentor for Diamonds in the Raw, Youth Camp for Girls, 2010-2011
Women In Illustration seminar, Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles, 2001
Santa Ana High School Arts Week, featured Guest Artist Speaker, 2000
Exhibited Work
The Art of Motion Picture Costume Design, 2019, FIDM, Los Angeles Motion Picture Academy of Arts & Sciences,
Academy Awards, Governors’ Ball, 2016
Twenty-three Caricatures commissioned for display at the event
Contemporary Illustration: At Your Service, Exhibition of Illustration, 2013
New England School of Art & Design, Suffolk University, Boston, MA
The Art of Costume Illustration, FIDM, 2010 Los Angeles, CA