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Biography
Growing up in Spokane, Washington, Ott Jones’ interest in art, wildlife and outdoor adventure was kindled as a young boy.
"As far back as I can remember dad and I were hunkered down in a blind at the duck club, walking the fields for upland birds and wading the
streams fly fishing for trout. Because of these great experiences, I developed a deep appreciation and fascination for wildlife as well as a
lifetime passion for the great outdoors. At an early age, I began drawing and sculpting the animals and birds I observed. From the start, mom and
dad have always encouraged my interest in art. They were also very involved with the Spokane Western Art Show which exposed me to sculpture and
painting at an early age."
Attending Washington State University on a tennis scholarship, Ott studied biology and art. After graduation, he worked as a fishing guide on the
Alaskan Peninsula for three summers and one year in the Prudhoe Bay oil fields on the Arctic Ocean as a welder’s helper.
"Alaska with its abundant wildlife and vast wilderness has provided me with a life-time of memories and inspiration. It has truly been one of the
greatest influences on my art career."
Over the years, Ott has exhibited in dozens of museums across the nation and participated in hundreds of shows including
Allied Artists Of America,
C.M. Russell Show, National Sculpture Society, Society Of Animal Artists, Southeastern Wildlife Exposition and Waterfowl Festival. He is a member of
the professional organizations - Allied Artists Of America, Montana Professional Artists Association
and Society Of Animal Artists. His work can be found in thousands of private and corporate
collections throughout the world. Today, Ott, his wife Joan and their four children live on five acres in the Gallatin Valley, outside of Bozeman,
where they built a home and separate studio in 2007.
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