Designer & Author
I build websites for a living. I ride horses for fun. For something in between, I write books. Though I grew up in rural Arizona, I now live with my wonderful husband and our enthusiastic Australian Shepherd in Iowa City with our horses nearby.
A Creative Agency
I bought my first domain name in 2003. I started building websites for artists in exchange for ceramics and prints in 2004 and got my first paying gigs soon after. In 2009, I launched Brown Wing Studio. With my background in fine art and self-taught knowledge of front-end coding languages, I serve as both designer and developer on most projects. I also sometimes work in a creative director or consultation capacity to support in-house teams. I am passionate about creating websites that contribute to an inclusive and ethical web.
My Latest Book
My pen name is Robin Stephen. My most recent book, The Burdened Boy, launched in January of 2025.