Bio:

DANIEL POWERS specializes in vibrant narrative imagery. His work is typically seen in children's books and magazines, and graces the walls of public and private collections worldwide. When not drawing or painting, Daniel does school visits, K-12, and teaches illustration at the Savannah College of Art and Design.

His work has been exhibited at The Society of Illustrators in New York City; the Bologna Children's Book Faire in Bologna, Italy; the Sangren Gallery at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI; the Elizabeth Stone Gallery in Birmingham, MI; the Bardean Gallery in Albuquerque, NM; Henderson Fine Arts Gallery at San Juan College in Farmington, NM; at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM; and at the Savannah College of Art and Design. His illustration is part of the Kerlan Collection at the University of Minnesota as well as the Mazza Museum at the University of Findlay.

Powers has been honored by the Children's Reading Round Table of Chicago for his contributions to children's literature and was awarded "Pick of the List" by the American Booksellers Association for "Jiro's Pearl." "From the Land of the White Birch" was featured in "The Original Art Show" at the Society of Illustrators in New York City, and he received an artist in residency from the Kalani Honua Institute for his work on "Dear Katie, The Volcano Is a Girl." Powers was the 2004 Ezra Jack Keats/Kerlan Memorial Fellow at the University of Minnesota.

Writer/Illustrator
PAL
Member since 1992
Region: Southern Breeze (Alabama/Georgia)

Contact Information

Phone:   505 856-4395
Current Location:   Savannah
Website:  http://www.powers-studio.com

Published In Children's Market: Yes
Available for Speaking Engagements? Yes