About Otteman Arts
"Painting is a means of communication between the artist and the viewer. Through composition,detail, shadows, and color the artist tells a story. Good paintings allow everyone to share in the tale."
Background
Mike is the owner of Otteman Arts in Loveland, Colorado where
he has his studio. He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree
from Denver University 1990. He has worked as a Published
Illustrator for 10 years. He was employed by a local gallery
and frame shop for eight years. He is a Secular Franciscan
and is motivated to produce religious art.
Medium
Pen and Ink, Oil Paints, Acrylic Paints
Style
Realism, Surrealism, Religious Symbolism
Galleries
He has work in the Lincoln Gallery, Loveland, Colorado
Shows and Exhibits
- Windows to the Divine, Fra angelico Celebration of Art and Spirituality, Denver, CO, Nov. 2003
- Greeley Art Association show at Centennial Bank, Greeley, CO, January, 2004
- Northern Colorado Artist Association National Juried Show, Ft. Collins, CO, April 2004, 2005
- Thompson Valley Art League Sweetart Show January 2004, 2005
- Thompson Valley Art League Spring Show, Loveland, CO, May 2004, 2005
- Louisville Art Association: Louisville Arts Festival, Louisville, CO, September 2004, 2005
- Thompson Valley Art League Regional Show October, 2004
- Art From the Heart Show Greeley, Colorado January 2005
- 42nd Annual National Art Show Greeley, Colorado April, May 2005
- Emerging Artists Exhibition, Gallery 821, Denver, CO, October 2005
- Thompson Valley Art League Fall Festival, Loveland, CO, November 2005