Dana Koehler

24-page illustrated children’s book, ages 4-8.

Fallen Bird is a tender and honest journey through childhood grief; a memento mori in lyrical prose for the ages.

A fallen bird can teach us many things. When a child finds one in the solitary woods, wonderings about its life and death abound. Through the eyes of a child, the bright and cheerful life of a simple songbird is colorfully imagined, its death is humbly honored, and mysteries of nature are revealed.

Original Illustration + book design.

Coming spring 2024.

So very honored to have this project shortlisted by the World Illustration Awards 2021!

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Hazel is Home addresses complex emotions such as loneliness and conflicting identities, while promoting resilience through uplifting, colorful imagery and imaginative, visual storytelling.

Book design (interior + cover), 24-page manuscript, and digital illustrations.

All About Horses
A 48-page illustrated compendium of equine knowledge, ages 8-12.

One of my all-time favorite projects.

Original Risograph Greeting Cards, edition of 100.

Fluorescent Pink, Blue, and Red inks.

2023

Available on my Etsy site while prints last!

There is beauty in new beginnings.

2021

Spreads from an illustrated guide to the world’s wildest free public pools.

WIP

2023

Digital Illustration

2021

A partnership with the wonderful Nicole Koleshis, Founder of seattlekidsyoga.com

From how to begin a class or sequence to final relaxation or Savasana, this digital Kids Yoga card deck includes everything you need for a complete yoga practice with children. Designed with a focus on diversity, inclusivity, and accessibility, KIDS YOGA: a complete practice is the resource you need for your yoga class, classroom, home, or on the go. Whether you are brand new to yoga or have been practicing and teaching for many years, these cards are sure to bring more self-love, awareness, peace, and joy into the lives of the children you love.

Illustrations, graphics, print, web + packaging design by Dana Koehler.

Purchase here! https://seattlekidsyoga.com/cards

24-page illustrated children’s book on the subject of COLOR and nature. Ages 4-6.

Original illustrations + book design, 2022.

Having fun with motion graphics!

Illustrated in PSD; animation in AfterEffects.

Personal work; spreads for a children’s book on COLOR, 24-pages, ages 4-6.

1957, three years after Brown vs. the Board of Education outlawed segregation in U.S. schools, the NAACP enrolled nine African-American students into the previously all-white Little Rock Public School as the first step of the state’s integration plan. But the governor did not approve. He sent in the Arkansas national guard, who, along with a white mob, attempted to block their entry.

In response, the NAACP sent a team of attorneys headed by Thurgood Marshall, along with armed police escorts, to protect the nine students. Through picketing, racial slurs, and violence, the kids persevered, their courage earning them a quality of education that was long overdue. 

Digital Illustration, 2016

Digital illustration for a collectible trading card.

2016

Original illustrations.

Screen print on linen.

Copyright Vestiges, 2017 & 2018.

I just love a good old fashioned portrait.

Did this one for a class demo and liked it a bunch.

2023

Digital Illustration

2017

2021

A twist on a travel poster for Philadelphia, with a focus on crustacean cuisine.

2016

Pink is the color of cozy contentment.

Personal work; spreads for a children’s book on COLOR.

2021

Personal work; spreads for a children’s book on COLOR.

2021

A story in two panels. All storms eventually pass.

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Personal work, 2021.

Summon the #magic within 🌚✨……….

Digital Ilustration

2021

2021

A tribute to the Marian Anderson Recreation Center and Pool, Philadelphia PA; the largest (and best) public pool in the city.

❤️

2021

Personal work; Digital Illustration

2021

Personal work; spreads for a children’s book on COLOR.

One my my most *endearing* personality traits is impatience.

Hurry up!

Personal work

2021

For anyone who has ever driven from the west into Minneapolis, MN.

Personal work

2021

Purple is the color of wonder.

Personal work; spreads for a children’s book on COLOR.

Just a fun little gif I made to entertain our 2-year old.

Prints available at society6.com/danakristine

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Illustrated children’s book

Available SPRING 2020!

In the second half of 2019 I had the sincere pleasure of illustrating this wild and engaging story for young children, written by the incredibly talented and inspired Lisa Bright.

For all the parents who have ever asked their kids a question only to get the answer “I don’t know” - “What did you dream about?” is a call & response book to encourage conversation and spark imagination.

In Lisa’s words, “I hope you enjoy reading and sharing it as much as we enjoyed creating it!”

Just a fun little color study for summer.

Digital illustration

2017

A zoo tiger looks like any other when seen in the wild.

Greeting card, 2016

Just a fun little color study for winter.

Digital illustration, 2017

Web graphics featuring original illustration for a recurring feature on MCAD-MFA.com. 

Alumni Spotlight: Peng Wu

Interview credit: Jodie Burke