KIM KOEHLER
Kim Koehler is a freelance illustrator based in Los Angeles, California, who specializes in floral illustrations and botanical patterns.
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CREATIVE STATEMENT
Influenced by vintage botanical illustrations, wood block prints, folk art, and ephemera, I infuse my work with the textures and spirit of the past. I love rich, vibrant color, and often pair it with quiet phrases—to create an emotional connection through both color and word. I look for the magic in nature—the way a curled leaf catches the light, the quiet geometry of a seed pod, or the fleeting color of a bloom just past its prime. My work is rooted in this sense of wonder and observation, blending the handmade with the digital to create art that feels both nostalgic and modern. I capture small, often overlooked moments.
With over two decades of experience as a graphic artist and creative director—including years designing for the movie and television industry—I’ve always loved visual storytelling. But it wasn’t until a three years ago that I fell deeply in love with illustration and surface pattern design. Now, I sketch daily, explore old techniques in new ways, and try to create work that brings beauty, feeling, and a bit of wonder into everyday spaces.
You will find my work licensed on journals, cards, and calendars. I’ve infused my art into book covers, national campaigns, props in movies, and skincare lines. Each project is an opportunity to bring a bit of wonder into the world—whether it’s tucked inside the pages of a planner or part of a larger visual story. I strive to create art that feels heartfelt, intentional, and alive with bold color and beautiful details.
RECENT CLIENTS
- Freya Winters Book Series
- Amber Lotus Publishing
- Warner Bros.
- Maya and the Wave Documentary
Q&A
Which flower do you draw the most?
Lately, it is camellias. It changes depending on the time of year.
What grows in your garden?
My yard is filled with all different varieties of camellias. I also have yellow roses and lantana. The butterflies and hummingbirds visit often for the lantana. I love the perennials because I get to watch them bloom every year.
What do flowers symbolize to you?
The cycle of life. The ephemeral nature of flowers always fascinates me. There are times to bloom and times to hibernate. Regardless of how cold the winter is, the flowers always emerge in spring just as beautiful as they were before.
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