Darrell Robins

I’m born and raised in Houston Texas.

To me, being creative is an act of freedom that allows us to bring our experiences, ideas, hopes & wishes to life and share them in a way that expands our views of the world.

Creating has been apart of my life since I was young, I would come home from school and watch shows on Toonami, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon etc. and would be fascinated by how the artist created these characters and gave them all the essence of life from nothing but scribbles on a paper. I used to try to draw the characters from my favorite shows but quickly realized that it was harder than I originally thought. Those early drawings gave me a deeper level of respect for the artist, but also made me want to try harder to understand all the elements of the craft.

One of my favorite artworks I’ve created is my “Breaking Even” piece from my Down Home Blues series. This piece is inspired by my fond childhood memories of growing up in my grandmother’s pool hall listening to the sounds of Johnnie Taylor, Z.Z Hill,& Mel Waiters in the southside of Houston.

My work explores visual storytelling through perspective and memories. My art serves as a bridge—connecting with those who see their own stories reflected in my work. It invites viewers to step into moments of nostalgia, shared experiences, and raw emotion, creating a space where memories and imagination collide.

The best advice I’ve gotten as a creative was to not chase the idea of perfection in creating. The fear of making mistakes or thinking there’s a perfect way to approach creating without making any, actually creates hesitation and locks you out from being your most authentic self. When we allow ourselves to “BE” without fear, hesitation, or criticism that is when we are fully present with who we are as artist.