Robyn Walter
My work in drawing and mixed media is mainly influenced by a personal experience of self-doubt and isolation that lead me to my current field of study: art therapy. Art Therapy offers me the ability to provide others with tools of support and healing and a space to create art without judgement. My drawing techniques are reflective of my own personal growth and transformation; adding color and creating quick, light lines that show an evolution in my own ability to trust myself again. The core values I aim to incorporate into my practice are empathy, growth, self-respect, optimism, self-awareness, and love. Some of my influences include video games and a formative experience watching Studio Ghibili’s Ponyo on the big screen for the first time.
"Cecelia .1" 2023, Pencil and Color Pencil, 11” x 14"
"Cecelia .2" 2023, Pencil and Artist Markers, 11” x 14"
"Research Reflection Piece" 2023, Pencil with Color Pencil and Artist Markers, 8.5” x 11”
"Finding Love Again" 2023, Tempera Paint on Brown Paper, 14” x 17"
"Sophomore Annoyances" 2023, Pencil, 8.5” x 11”
" My Grandfather: Activist" 2024, Oil Paint on Canvas, 6” x 9"
"My Mother: Dairy Farmer" 8” x 11
"My Father: Baia Mare" 2024, Oil Paint on Canvas, 6” x 9"
"El Duende" 2024, Acrylic Paint on Canvas, 18” x 20”
"Summer" 2024, Pencil and Artist Markers, 8.5” x 11"
"Collection of Memories" 2024, Digital Photography, 14” x 17"
"My Sister" 2024, Digital Photography, 14” x 17"
"Blaise" 2025, Pencil with Pen Lining and Artist Markers, 8” x 12"
"Symbolic Self-Portrait" 2025, Wet and Needle Felt, 6” x 9"
"Displaying Growth" 2026, Art Piece: Watercolor and Acrylic Paint, Printed Titled Index Card, Art Piece: 9” x 12”, Index Card: 4” x 5"
"My Happy Place; Physical and Internal" 2026, Mixed Media Collage with Pencil, 11” x 14"
Robyn Walter was born and lives and works in Elkins Park, PA and is currently pursuing a degree in Art Therapy at Tyler School of Art & Architecture of Temple University in Philadelphia. She is an artist specializing in graphite drawings inspired by her navigation through the world as a young adult clinically diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome (Type I Autism) at a young age. Topics explored by her art include body image, romance, mental health, and self-growth. Her passion for self-expression through art and helping others navigate the world has led her to excel in her academics for the past decade. Leading her to find the ability to enjoy the world of being a young, studious artist.