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For years, Nathan Ota has been pursuing new worlds, both dark and fantastic, to explore in his paintings. Ota has used his stand-ins - a blind bird, a drunk monkey, a one-eyed robot lost in the woods - to travel through dreamlands that hold fantasies and tragedies, even landing him in the unlikelies...

For years, Nathan Ota has been pursuing new worlds, both dark and fantastic, to explore in his paintings. Ota has used his stand-ins - a blind bird, a drunk monkey, a one-eyed robot lost in the woods - to travel through dreamlands that hold fantasies and tragedies, even landing him in the unlikeliest destination - the world inside the artist's own studio. Nathan majored in Illustration and received his Bachelors degree with distinction honors at Art Center College of Art and Design, Pasadena Ca. 1993. Ota currently teaches Illustration, perspective and Thesis for Senior Digital Media at Otis College of Art and Design and drawing and painting at Santa Monica City College.

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Name: Nathan Ota
Country: USA
State: CA
City: Los Angeles
Joined: February 14, 2011
School: Art Center College of Design
Genre: Painting

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Posted by katielovesunicorns on April 22, 2012

All your stuff is really amazing and beautiful. And creepy in the coolest way. Alot of it makes me think of Time Burton.

Posted by dopejackie66 on April 18, 2012

your art work is amazing, eerie, adorable, and a world of its own.

Posted by lorettagonzalez on March 06, 2012

I saw your work at Laluzapalooza and it was awe inspiring! I am honored to be in the same show you are in!

Posted by aimsumo2012 on March 01, 2012

checked out ur website - your dwgs are my favorite!

Posted by lmlphoto on February 01, 2012

Your work is amazing.

Posted by heavenlyartco on January 06, 2012

Thanks for following

Posted by halfmilesmile on December 01, 2011

it was probably 07 or 08 that I first saw your work. I picked up a Gelaskin with a piece you had done of a robot sitting at a schoolboy desk. Then 3 years later I pick up a random magazine and flip straight to your article, shortly there after I joined BC. It's been a pleasure seeing your work over the years. cheers.

Posted by bigjakesnyder on November 16, 2011

really incredible!! what kind of medium do you use....to be honest i could go look in the magazine but im really tired...lol!

Posted by littlemisscindypants on October 04, 2011

have you shown at thinkspace? i feel like ive seen your work there.

Posted by kimnicholls on April 29, 2011

I love all your pieces Nathan!! Great works! I want to see more!!!

Posted by kimnicholls on May 20, 2011

Great new works!! I'm so excited!!

Posted by misterg on April 23, 2011

Who wouldn't love a one eyed robot lost in the woods? Awesome work

Posted by joeded on April 20, 2011

good stuff man!!

Posted by senyphine on April 13, 2011

Wonderful creative Art! Love it much!

Posted by ryanjames26 on March 18, 2011

very nice work Nathan

Posted by mimi on March 13, 2011

love your art, nathan... can't wait to see it in person : )

Posted by glutinous on March 12, 2011

Your work is very inspiring :)

Posted by copperwood on March 12, 2011

What excellent work! You've tapped into something...

Posted by brian_frazier on March 10, 2011

Wow I just saw your work in a book at B&N tonight and here you are on the home page of BLUECANVAS. Awesome portfolio.

Posted by bcarman on March 09, 2011

I've always enjoyed your work Nathan and the fact that you are and educator too makes me feel all warm and fuzzy.

Posted by worldscollideweb on March 08, 2011

Your work is fantastic!! I'm reminded of Ray Bradbury. I can't say enough!!

Posted by karibhaley on March 04, 2011

Wonderful worlds! I am inspired! Love all your work at your site as well! Welcome

Posted by katharenhedges on February 17, 2011

YOUR GREAT! <3

Posted by justinyun on February 16, 2011

Great to have you here Nathan! Been a fan of your work for some time. Your work is amazing!

Posted by nathanota on February 18, 2011

Very cool work yourself! Cheers!

Posted by joelskione on February 14, 2011

Illustrations look Fresh.....seen your show at )( space gallery with Risk....nice collabo...

Posted by nathanota on February 18, 2011

Thanks! Gonna keep it going with Risk in the future so keep posted!

Posted by jeffro on February 14, 2011

love your work

Posted by 52eggplantscom on February 14, 2011

very cool gallery and beautiful concept...you should be featured