Sally Ott

About  The  Artist

Coming from a family of varied artistic abilities it felt natural to discover my creative skills.  I have always enjoyed “doodling” since I was a child.  My serious drawing started when my children were young in California.  I created all the graphics for the city swimming pool program which are still used today.  That got my juices flowing  and I have never quit drawing since.

Retirement and moving back to Oregon with my husband a number of years ago left me with more time on my hands so I decided to pick up acrylic painting again after a 40 year break.  As a self-taught painter I love experimenting with color.  Many of my paintings are “whimsical” pieces that include cats, dogs, chickens and wild birds.

Recently my twin sister and I were introduced to glass fusing by a 90-something year old friend.  It really appeals to me again because of the use of bright primary colors.  I compare working with glass like working a jigsaw puzzle; you just keep adding pieces of glass until you get the whole picture.  Glass work, painting, drawing and my lifelong enjoyment of sewing and gardening have given me a full- time job in my retirement years.  Creativity is my form of meditation.

After hearing about New Zone Gallery from a fellow glass fuser, I joined giving me a place to display my work.  As well serving on the board of directors  I volunteer in many capacities for the gallery.  I also am a member of Emerald Art Center.
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When I am not doing any of the above I can be found walking my best friend Oliver (our Springer Spaniel) or volunteering at our local hospital.  Life really IS good. 

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