Deanna Koch is a Pacific Northwest native whose artistic journey spans over two decades. Born and raised amidst the lush landscapes of the region, her work is a direct reflection of the natural world that surrounds her. Specializing in mixed media that blends fluid watercolor with precise, rhythmic ink detailing, Deanna uses her art as a primary language to communicate her perspective to the world. Her pieces often feature stylized landscapes and organic patterns, inviting viewers to see the intricate connections between nature and imagination.

Her creative process is intuitive and meditative, often beginning with movement, atmosphere, or a fleeting emotional impression rather than a fixed outcome. Layers of pigment and line are built gradually, allowing the work to evolve organically as each piece finds its own rhythm. This approach reflects Deanna’s belief that art is not something forced into existence, but something revealed through attention, patience, and trust in the process.

Deeply influenced by the shifting light, weather patterns, and terrain of the Pacific Northwest, her work carries a sense of place without being bound to literal representation. Mountains dissolve into abstract forms, water becomes gesture, and air itself seems to move through each composition. The balance between control and spontaneity—between ink’s deliberate structure and watercolor’s fluid unpredictability—mirrors the natural systems that inspire her.

Through her art, Deanna invites viewers into a quiet dialogue with the unseen: the spaces between thought and feeling, structure and freedom, land and sky. Each piece offers an opportunity for personal interpretation, encouraging a moment of stillness and reflection in an increasingly fast-paced world. Her work is less about depicting a destination and more about honoring the experience of movement, transition, and connection.