Shane Koehler
Wildlife Art Rooted in Nature's Biomes
Rooted in the world’s Biomes, Shane Koehler’s artwork weaves biodiversity and interconnected ecosystems into imaginative wildlife narratives. Each collection tells a story inviting discovery, wonder, and a deeper connection to nature.
Shane Koehler, an imaginative wildlife artist based in Portland, Oregon, specializes in watercolor paintings on hand-cut wood panels. A self-trained artist, his childhood in Michigan’s wetlands ignited a passion for ecology that later led him to work as a field guide in U.S. national parks. Koehler's art studio is an enclosed botanical garden, where nature is both his subject and daily influence. Using wood as his canvas allows the natural wood grain to emerge and strengthen the organic connection between material and subject.
Koehler's paintings are sold in galleries across North America. A dedicated wildlife conservationist, Koehler leads educational programs for young children focused on nature conservation and environmental stewardship. A portion of all royalties from his work is donated to nature conservancy initiatives supporting ongoing efforts to protect wildlife and natural habitats.
The Brand
In a world seeking calm, comfort, and reconnection, Shane Koehler’s art offers a gentle return to nature. His wildlife paintings are created to inspire positivity, reflection, and a sense of connection—with nature and each other.
Each piece celebrates the beauty and interconnectedness of Earth’s biodiversity. Colorful, engaging wildlife is woven into dreamy, immersive scenes that feel peaceful yet full of quiet wonder. These naturescapes invite viewers to slow down, breathe, and rediscover a sense of harmony shaped by nature’s rhythms.
Inspired by the world’s major biomes such as forests, grasslands, marine environments, and others, the work explores diverse habitats through imaginative wildlife imagery. The Biomes Collection offers fresh perspectives on interconnectedness while remaining visually rich, timeless, and naturally adaptable across a wide range of products and lifestyles.
As an outdoor educator who works closely with children and wildlife conservation efforts, Koehler brings a thoughtful, informed perspective to his creative process—one that values curiosity, care, and meaningful connection. Through color, imagination, and visual storytelling, his work creates a sense of calm and belonging, bringing nature’s presence into everyday spaces in ways that feel comforting, engaging, and enduring.
Philosophy
Shane Koehler sees Earth as a world of endless possibilities—a magical place sparkling with life, completely and seamlessly interconnected. His creative process is driven by the joy and excitement he feels when immersed in nature, paired with a deep awareness that all life is part of one connected whole.
Creating from this place of connection allows Koehler to move into a natural flow, where beauty, positivity, and togetherness come into focus. He approaches each painting as a dreamscape—designed to help people feel better, slow down, and recognize their own symbiotic relationship with the Earth. He believes that when we feel good then the way we think, speak, and act follows that same positive rhythm.
Through his art, Koehler uses imagination, color, and storytelling to invite viewers into a world filled with wonder, joy, and empowerment—one where nature is not separate from us, but deeply shared. “Wildlife will recover, reclaim, and rebalance the world when given a chance.”
At the heart of his philosophy is a simple guiding principle: Make ecocentric rather than egocentric choices.
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