Editorial Illustration & Design

Dana Cooper brings a fresh, island-inspired perspective to editorial illustration and design. Her work spans art direction, page layout, and custom hand-painted visuals, blending vivid color, expressive scenes, and natural textures. Whether designing a magazine spread or illustrating a children’s book, Dana’s creative approach is rooted in storytelling, composition, and a strong artistic voice.

Custom Illustration for Publishing Projects

Dana collaborates with publishers, editors, authors, and creative teams to shape visual narratives from concept to completion. Her services include:

  • Illustration for books, covers, educational content, and editorial features
  • Design direction for magazine layouts, columns, and special issues
  • Hand-painted elements for patterned endpapers, chapter openers, and visual storytelling
  • Campaign art direction for print and branded content

Each piece begins with a conversation and a sketch. Dana works in traditional media, drawing each element by hand before refining it digitally and delivering high-resolution files ready for print or web. Her process is detailed but flexible, ideal for both long-format projects and tight editorial timelines.

Gallery

  • Retail Commissions

    In this project, completed for an established Bermudian department store, Dana designed this public piece of art to celebrate their store's 100th anniversary. Dana painted this scene and collaborated with an Italian mosaic company to execute this installation.

  • Island View From London

    Dana illustrates a captivating column "That's Life" by Winifred Hughes in The Bermudian Magazine, using vibrant, island-inspired artwork. Her distinctive illustrations bring stories to life, blending storytelling with bold visual design for an immersive reader experience.

  • Magazines / Newspapers

    Dana’s vibrant illustrations have been published internationally in the U.S. with renowned publishers like Chronicle Books, Workman Publishing, Barnes & Noble and featured in prestigious magazines and newspapers across China and Europe. Her distinctive style continues to resonate with audiences worldwide.

  • Designing Island History

    For this project, Dana Cooper was commissioned to design a memorable piece for an organization dedicated to preserving the history of the Bermuda Sloop. Her artwork captured the spirit of Bermuda’s maritime legacy through bold visuals that resonate with all generations. The design was celebrated as a powerful tribute to cultural preservation and ocean exploration.

My Bermuda 123 Counting Book

A Distinctive Artistic Voice

Rooted in the colors of the Caribbean and the calm of coastal living, Dana’s visual language is playful, elegant, and unmistakably her own. Her illustrations celebrate sunshine, texture, nature, and tropical living. Whether leading the visual identity of a publication or illustrating a single spread, she brings clarity, cohesion, and creative storytelling to every project.

Selected Work:

  • My Bermuda 123 – Children’s counting book
  • The Royal Gazette – Lifestyle illustration and layout
  • The Week, Talk Magazine, Citi Edition, WSJ, W Magazine – Editorial design and art direction
  • Sloop Foundation – Illustrated print materials and educational storytelling
  • Workman Publishing, Chronicle Books – Visual content for books and branded projects

Let's Work Together


If you’re looking for original illustration, expert art direction, or creative editorial design, Dana would love to hear from you. Reach out to learn more about availability, timelines, and the right fit for your project.

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