Works of Art: 2018-2022

By John Köehler

In late 2018, John Koehler acquired an Apple iPad Pro, a pressure-sensitive Apple pencil, and a program called ProCreate. Thus began an intensive four years to master his new art tools, study techniques and create more than 300 works of art by the Spring of 2022. Koehler created a series of dogs, animals, nudes, and portraits. Some of the work i

• Language: English
• Publisher: Koehler Books
• Release date: Jun 18, 2022
• ISBN: 9781646638758

John Köehler

A gifted artist since he was a child, John Koehler's work has crossed the spectrum of pen-and-ink, watercolor, advertising, graphic design, photo-retouching, illustration, and digital painting. A graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University's award-winning art program in 1980, John went on to graduate studies at George Washington University. After spending twelve years at various Washington, DC, area ad agencies working as an art director, John started his own graphic design firm, Koehler Studios, in 1994. When he sold that firm in 2010, Koehler formed Koehler Books, a publishing company. He also worked as director of Younglife Capernaum, a ministry for kids with disabilities. He is a member of the Bürpenfärtzen Brothers and is the 1991 Boomerang World Champ. He has two daughters, Kimmi and Danielle, and lives with his wife, Patty, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Their fortieth wedding anniversary is in 2022.

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PRAISE FOR THE ARTWORK OF JOHN L. KOEHLER

"Works of Art by John Koehler is a refreshing journey of an artist pushing the boundaries of his own imagination. When you have an artistic ability as expansive as John’s, there are galaxies awaiting your exploration. John’s work shows incredible courage to push past his perfectly polished sense of illustration and design in search of new visual horizons. The style of his work is already one of a kind in the marketplace, yet John carries forward, driven by an obsessive passion for the artistic muse. It takes a true artist to lead the way into such beautiful and imaginative realms of the unknown."

—Peter Bragino, Artist, Musician, Writer, Teacher

"John and I met at an advertising agency. Our offices were beside each other. We became fast friends because, like his art, he spoke from his heart. He nicknamed me Pepper and I called him Salt.

"To this day, it brings a smile to my face. I describe him as gifted, loving, zany, theatrical, unforgettable, rated G fun for the whole family.

"About his art, I could go on and on about the roller-coaster ride I took while reviewing his art. Surrealism, realism, portraits, and exploring the renaissance, knowing so much more is to come.

Infinite possibilities of expression are at the fingertips of a person with heart, soul, dedication, laughter, and a color palette with ideas always being explored. I love the work. I love the person.

—Terry Wilson, Artist and Creative Director

"I LOVE John’s work. It makes me smile. His art draws you in with the unusual subject matter, design, and layers of color. His work is playful and interesting with a little bit of quirkiness, just like John!"

—Johanna Tydings, Owner of 21st

Street Art Gallery

In the tradition of Van Gogh, John Koehler, in this wonderful narrative and collection of self-portraits, is not just looking at himself, he is reflecting himself in the world around him. Koehler is showing us a positive trait the average American has lost. Who doesn’t want to meet the person trying to see themselves in you? How much better would we be to show that kind of compassion for one another?