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Jeff Otis: oil paintings
Jeff Otis spend half his pre-adult life in Europe where his interest in art was facilitated by the proximity of some of the world’s greatest art museums. After moving to New Mexico in 1969, he became involved in anthropological research at UNM. During his professional career as a statistical analyst, his interest in art expanded. In 1984 he began showing professionally. Eventually, he opted to leave the corporate world and paint full time. Landscape, especially the dramatic vistas of the desert Southwest, are his central focus. The light in NM has a quality all its own and Jeff continually tries to capture its effects on the colors around him. His style is representational and often accompanied by contrasts of light and shade as well as dynamic color harmonies. The Rio Grande is one of his favorite subjects and he has painted it from most of the area bridges. He attributes much of his development as a painter to great artists of the past such as Monet, Sargent and Sorolla. Contemporary artists having equally important influence include Wilson Hurley, Clyde Aspevig and Richard Schmid. His work can be seen at Concetta D Gallery in Downtown Albuquerque.
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