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Gavin Otteson

Medium

Painting

Hometown

New Paris, OH

Artist Bio

I am a Science Fiction fine artist that uses gouache as a way to explore unknown universes. I find my inspiration in the pages of mid-century Science Fiction literature. The ever-present themes of stellar exploration and cosmic travels can be found in all of my paintings. My artworks are intentionally created to be as story prompts for the audience—scenes that could exist within larger, imagined narratives. Through the artistic elements of retro-futurism and surrealism, I try to bring the geologically strange and improbable destinations of Science Fiction storytelling to life.

I do not remember a time when I wasn’t creating art. From a very young age, I was taking art classes and that continued all the way through college where I earned a degree in graphic design. It wasn’t until the age of 45 that I discovered my love of gouache and decided to pair it with my passion for Science Fiction. Since that serendipitous moment, I have been in the most fulfilling and prolific period of my artistic life.

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