Beginning/Intermediate Oil Painting w/ Theresa Otteson

Theresa graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Art from the University of Utah in 1996. Shortly after, she moved with her husband and two girls to Germany. She was able to spend four years working and traveling throughout Europe and had an art dealer in Frankfurt. After moving back to Utah, she worked as a Hospice aid and in the school system subbing for art instructors until landing a job as the Education Coordinator at the Bountiful Davis Art Center for five years where she used her passion to teach people of all ages how to create and appreciate art. She Left the art center in order to work full time as a classical artist and teacher. She continues to create beautiful paintings and teach classes and workshops at various places including Life Long Learning at the University of Utah and online for The Smithsonian Studio Arts program. 

Theresa has exhibited her paintings in galleries around the United States in competitions, group and solo exhibitions and has won various awards for her work. She has been commissioned to do work for various organizations including The American Heart Association in Utah and for the city of Farmington, Utah. Her paintings are in collections in Europe, Japan, and the United States, including, the Farmington City Building in Utah, the Davis County Courthouse, The Eccles Art Center, Bountiful Davis Art Center, and Sears Art Museum. Anchora imparo," meaning, "yet, I am learning a quote attributed to Michelango is a phrase that guides Theresa. She continues to research, study, and learn from master artists such as Tina Garrett, Caro Russo, and Dans Wilson. She also shares her passion to create by teaching classes and workshops.

Class is for ages 18+.