Mixed Media Collage and Design

Angeline Otis is a mixed media artist originally from Tuolumne County, California, now based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

 

Her work begins with illustrations she draws both by hand and digitally, which she then transforms into both block prints and jewelry.

 

She carves some of these illustrations into stamps, using them to create layered block print collages which feature backgrounds she makes with inks, paints, self designed stencils, vintage papers and recycled materials. She also engraves and cuts her illustrations into wood and acrylic with a laser printer, crafting intricate jewelry pieces. Some pieces are also hand-painted, adding depth and detail.

 

Inspired by art nouveau, folk art, pop art, stencil graffiti, and concert posters, her work often explores themes of femininity, mythology, nature and music.  Whether in her collages or jewelry, her work is infused with a playful sense of kitsch and storytelling, giving each piece a distinctive charm.

 

Since 2005, Angeline has shared her artistry at small galleries, community events, pop-up markets and fundraisers.  In 2022, she co-founded The Back 40 Art Collective, a nurturing community fostering artistic growth and collaboration among Northern California artists. Her artistic journey reached new heights in 2023 when her piece "The Horae" was accepted to be part of The de Young Open 2023, an esteemed community art exhibition held at the renowned de Young Museum in San Francisco.

 

Angeline’s work is a celebration of craftsmanship, imagination, and the magic of mixed media.