Bowie, Maryland, native Andrea Pippins studied at Temple University’s Tyler School of Art, where she earned a B.F.A. in graphic design. She began her career as a graphic designer working for Hallmark Cards before transitioning to illustration work for cable television networks.

After earning her M.F.A. at Temple, Pippins taught graphic design at both Stevenson University and the Maryland Institute College of Art. Since then, she has been working as an illustrator on projects for clients, including Apple, Instagram, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, National Museum of African American History and Culture, Sephora, and USPS.

Pippins has authored and illustrated many books, among them are I Love My Hair, a coloring book celebrating a variety of hairstyles and textures; Becoming Me, an interactive journal for young women; and We Inspire Me, a collection of essays and ideas to inspire the cultivation of a creative community. She is also the illustrator of Young Gifted and Black, Step Into Your Power, and Big Ideas for Young Thinkers.

With a celebratory and bold visual style that utilizes vivid color, Pippins uses her work to propel her mission of empowering women and girls through creative expression.

When she’s not working, Pippins enjoys writing, cooking, dancing Samba, and drawing and painting with her son and daughter.

Andrea lives in Stockholm, Sweden.

Andrea Pippins elsewhere:

portfolio: andreapippins.com

instagram: @andreapippins

twitter: @andreagpippins