About Me ✶

Hello, I’m Otis!I was born and raised in the greater New Orleans area, Louisiana. I’m a senior at Illinois Wesleyan, expected BA in Physics and Studio Art in April 2026.

I draw because I want to find meaning and joy in things, even if they are dark, monotonous, every-day boring, overlooked, forgotten, or meaningless. There is no reasoning to a lot of social constructs, and so I find no issue with applying fantastical contexts to seemingly unrelated things. I love painting and drawing with vibrant color, intricate line-work. I strive to use details that give life, curiosity, mystery, and interest to a piece, in order to build a story and world <3

Recognitions ✶

President's Award (School of Art Exhibition) 2025
CLA Purchase Award (School of Art Exhibition) 2025
Mayo Alumni Purchase Award (School of Art Exhibition) 2024
McLean County Arts Center 2023 and 2024 Art Exhibitor
Ames School of Art Purchase Award 2023
2023 Louisiana Peach Fest Poster Winner
Film Prize Junior 2022 Grand Prize Judges Choice Award for Best Short Film
South Central District Rally in Art, 1st Place Winner 2022

Digital Illustrations

Studio Art

Garbage Boy is an ongoing project of mine, initially motivated by the short film I created with my friends in 2022. I’ve been expanding the universe since, with the intention of eventually creating something bigger that encapsulates a silly, surreal, and joyful experience <3

Short Film

I was the director, editor, animator, and co-writer of the short film 'Garbage Boy," using the programs Adobe Premiere Pro and Procreate for editing and animating.
The film won the Film Prize Jr. Grand Prize Judges Choice Award for Best Short Film in 2022! :D

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