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Danii Pollehn
Edition Six Feature
Words by: Danii Pollehn
Location: Hamburg, Germany
Photo Credit: ©Danii Pollehn @daniipollehn
Hi! My name is Danii Pollehn, and I’m a Hamburgbased freelance illustrator. I have always loved drawing but honestly didn’t think I could make a career out of it until many years later. Travelling the world and living in Canada for a bit gave me the confidence to finally take the leap and go for what I had always wanted to do.
Growing up in literally the smallest village in the north of Germany – with the main street, which was probably built in 1700, going straight through the centre of a forest – I felt like I was a big part of nature. I was fortunate enough to play outside as a child, climb trees, collect flowers and explore the world on my own with trust and confidence.
Today, I work out of my home studio in Hamburg, which is known as Germany’s ‘Pearl of the North’ as many find it very beautiful here. The weather is rather grey for most of the year and quite rough. I’m currently planning my relocation to the warmer climate of Lisbon, Portugal, to be able to enjoy the outdoors more and connect with nature on another level. I love long walks and being close to the ocean, as well as surfing and tropical plants. That’s also why I’d love to explore the world more.