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Felon Art Collection

Realism meets elements of fantasy. The Felon Art collection is a gallery of art work emulating to style of work often seen in the U.S. correctional system. All artwork is done with a #2 pencil on sketch paper. 

The Origins of the Felon Art Collection

2009 - 2015

The Felon Art Collection is a collection of original artwork created by Jeff Otto during his time incarcerated in the Arizona Department of Corrections. During this time period, Jeff Otto dedicated his time towards self reflection, learning, and bettering himself. He began taking correspondence courses, reading a variety of literature, and teaching himself to draw and paint.

Art became a medium of escape for him; a way to temporarily leave the difficulties of prison life. He began with simple drawings, but with each drawing he strived to become better. He would take inspiration from artists such as Lee Hammond and Luis Royo, as well as watch and learn from other artists in prison. And over time, his own style of work began to develop; a combination of the gritty contrast of lights and darks often used in prison art to depict the female form mixed with his love of fantasy.

The Origins of the Felon Art Collection

The Felon Art Collection is a collection of original artwork created by Jeff Otto during his time incarcerated in the Arizona Department of Corrections. During this time period, Jeff Otto dedicated his time towards self reflection, learning, and bettering himself. He began taking correspondence courses, reading a variety of literature, and teaching himself to draw and paint.

Art became a medium of escape for him; a way to temporarily leave the difficulties of prison life. He began with simple drawings, but with each drawing he strived to become better. He would take inspiration from artists such as Lee Hammond and Luis Royo, as well as watch and learn from other artists in prison. And over time, his own style of work began to develop; a combination of the gritty contrast of lights and darks often used in prison art to depict the female form mixed with his love of fantasy.

The Collection

Dragon Rider

Graphite on 11 x 17 Drawing Paper

Mariah of the Northlands and Drxenia the fierce rule the skies above Axnia. 

In her first battle of the dwarven mining wars, Mariah saved Drxenia from a squad of dwarven raiders. Recognizing her bravery and sincerity of heart, Drxenia offered Maria The Bond. 

Taylor

Graphite on 11 x 17 Drawing Paper

Taylor, the Guardian of the Ormela Realms. She is both powerful and cunning. 

Taylor was born with tremendous power, but that power was not enough for her as she sought to become a legendary figure of her land. To enhance her power, she engraved runes from the old tongue to bind her power to the land, thus fusing her soul with the land itself. 

The Wardens are Coming

8 x 11

The Wardens uphold magical law. Headquartered at the magical kingdom of Valimeer, they are both feared and respected. They are the protectors of the innocent and ensure the practitioners of the dark ways do not corrupt the land. 

Dia de Los Muertos

Graphite on 7 X 11 Drawing Paper

Though not of Mexican decent, Jeff Otto did run with the Chicanos while incarcerated. He was often amazed by the Day of the Dead  themed art created by the other guys, either drawn on paper or tattoo on each other. That inspired him to draw this piece, Dia De Los Muertos.

Arianny

Graphite on 7 X 11 Drawing Paper

Arianny is one of Jeff’s first attempts at creating an entire drawing/scene on  paper. An original drawing of Arianny Celeste. The success of this drawing allowed him to continue pursuing drawing and to keep pushing himself artistically. 

Bar the Angelic

Graphite on 9 x 11 Drawing Paper

The concept of light and dark is a common theme explored by people who are incarcerated. Angels and demons become a representation of that search for understanding good and evil. 

Part one of a 2 piece serious, Bar the Angelic represents the capacity for good within all of us and the constant quest to maintain that goodness. 

Justine the Demonic

Graphite on 9 x 11 Drawing Paper

The concept of light and dark is a common theme explored by people who are incarcerated. Angels and demons become a representation of that search for understanding good and evil. 

Part two of a 2 piece serious, Justine the Demonic represents the demon within all of us. Some constantly struggle with their inner demon, while others embrace it. Which is the right path?

Celtic Dream

Graphite on 7 X 11 Drawing Paper

The goal of this piece was to showcase the precision and steadiness needed to create knot work designs prominent in Celtic inspired prison art.

Aztec Goddess

Graphite on 11 x 17 Drawing Paper

Azteca Culture is a prominent theme in prison art. Azteca Goddess is a blend of Jeff Otto’s fascination with the culture, his interest in fantasy art, and his love of story telling through his work.

Amazons of Skardland

Graphite on 11 x 17 Drawing Paper

The Amazons of Skardland are known and respected by all.  They are a sisterhood of warriors who prize honor and bravery. Women who enter the tribal lands must prove themselves through combat before they can be accepted into the land.

And men…well they know better then to enter the sacred lands of the Amazons. 

Aztec Priestess

Graphite on 7 X 11 Drawing Paper

Azteca Culture is a prominent theme in prison art. Azteca Priestess is a blend of Jeff Otto’s fascination with the culture, his interest in fantasy art, and his love of story telling through his work.

That Look

Graphite on 7 X 11 Drawing Paper

Every art piece has its own story. Some works from the Felon Art Collection are grand scenes of fantasy, while others are a simple representation of the love of art process itself.

Justine La Fae

Graphite on 9 x 11 Drawing Paper

A Fae of the Rose Winds, Justine La Fae brings joy to tired travelers. She often prefers to be unseen and unnoticed. the only evidence of her presence are the nourishing nuts and berries that miraculously show up within the belongings of travelers migrating through the Elderwoods. 

Beast Master

Graphite on 7 X 11 Drawing Paper

Half elf and half human, Emiliin cares little for the worries of the human kingdoms or the elven realms. She travels the Wildlands with her companion, Orkafair. Though small in stature for a Erkwood Bear, he makes up for it with his strength and intelligence. 

Genevieve

Graphite on 7 X 11 Drawing Paper

Creating art is a form of meditation. Some works from the Felon Art Collection are created because of a specific vision, while others are created for the love of process itself.

Em La Fae

Graphite on 9 x 11 Drawing Paper

Unlike her cousin, Justine La Fae, Em La Fae is mischievous and a trickster. She enjoys enchanting unsuspecting travelers and leading them down the wrong path until they are lost. The Elderwoods are her playground and nobody is off limits.

Night Warden

Graphite on 7 X 11 Drawing Paper

The solitude of night is inviting. The emptiness within the darkness is comforting. It arrives unexpectedly, but fades too quickly. Enter night before the light returns. 

Aztec Princess

Graphite on 9 x 11 Drawing Paper

Azteca Culture is a prominent theme in prison art. Aztec Princess is a blend of Jeff Otto’s fascination with the culture, his interest in fantasy art, and his love of story telling through his work.

Warden

Graphite on 9 x 11 Drawing Paper

Warden is the last of the Prison Art Collection. It is the last original piece by Jeff Otto before his release. 

Dragon Rider

Graphite on 11 x 17 Drawing Paper

Mariah of the Northlands and Drxenia the fierce rule the skies above Axnia. 

In her first battle of the dwarven mining wars, Mariah saved Drxenia from a squad of dwarven raiders. Recognizing her bravery and sincerity of heart, Drxenia offered Maria The Bond.

Taylor

Graphite on 11 x 17 Drawing Paper

Taylor, the Guardian of the Ormela Realms. She is both powerful and cunning. 

Taylor was born with tremendous power, but that power was not enough for her as she sought to become a legendary figure of her land. To enhance her power, she engraved runes from the old tongue to bind her power to the land, thus fusing her soul with the land itself. 

The Wardens are Coming

8 x 11

The Wardens uphold magical law. Headquartered at the magical kingdom of Valimeer, they are both feared and respected. They are the protectors of the innocent and ensure the practitioners of the dark ways do not corrupt the land. 

Dia de Los Muertos

Graphite on 7 X 11 Drawing Paper

Though not of Mexican decent, Jeff Otto did run with the Chicanos while incarcerated. He was often amazed by the Day of the Dead  themed art created by the other guys, either drawn on paper or tattoo on each other. That inspired him to draw this piece, Dia De Los Muertos.

Arianny

Graphite on 7 X 11 Drawing Paper

Arianny is one of Jeff’s first attempts at creating an entire drawing/scene on  paper. An original drawing of Arianny Celeste. The success of this drawing allowed him to continue pursuing drawing and to keep pushing himself artistically. 

Bar the Angelic

Graphite on 9 x 11 Drawing Paper

The concept of light and dark is a common theme explored by the incarcerated. Angels and demons become representations of that search for understanding good and evil. 

Part one of a 2 piece series, Bar the Angelic represents the capacity for good within all of us and the constant quest to maintain that goodness.

Justine the Demonic

Graphite on 9 x 11 Drawing Paper

The concept of light and dark is a common theme explored by people who are incarcerated. Angels and demons become a representation of that search for understanding good and evil. 

Part two of a 2 piece serious, Justine the Demonic represents the demon within all of us. Some constantly struggle with their inner demon, while others embrace it. Which is the right path?

Celtic Dream

Graphite on 7 X 11 Drawing Paper

The goal of this piece was to showcase the precision and steadiness needed to create knot work designs prominent in Celtic inspired prison art.

Aztec Goddess

Graphite on 11 x 17 Drawing Paper

Azteca culture is a prominent theme in prison art. Aztec Goddess is a blend of Jeff Otto’s fascination with the culture, his interest in fantasy art, and his love of story telling through his work.

Amazons of Skardland

Graphite on 11 x 17 Drawing Paper

The Amazons of Skardland are known and respected by all.  They are a sisterhood of warriors who prize honor and bravery. Women who enter the tribal lands must prove themselves through combat before they can be accepted into the land.

And men…well they know better then to enter the sacred lands of the Amazons. 

Aztec Priestess

Graphite on 7 X 11 Drawing Paper

Azteca culture is a prominent theme in prison art. Aztec Priestess is a blend of Jeff Otto’s fascination with the culture, his interest in fantasy art, and his love of story telling through his work.

That Look

Graphite on 7 X 11 Drawing Paper

Every art piece has its own story. Some works from the Felon Art Collection are grand scenes of fantasy, while other s are a simple representation of the love of the art process itself.

Justine La Fae

Graphite on 9 x 11 Drawing Paper

A Fae of the Rose Winds, Justine La Fae brings joy to tired travelers. She often prefers to be unseen and unnoticed. the only evidence of her presence are the nourishing nuts and berries that miraculously show up within the belongings of travelers migrating through the Elderwoods. 

Beast Master

Graphite on 7 X 11 Drawing Paper

Half elf and half human, Emiliin cares little for the worries of the human kingdoms or the elven realms. She travels the Wildlands with her companion, Orkafair. Though small in stature for a Erkwood Bear, he makes up for it with his strength and intelligence. 

Genevieve

Graphite on 7 X 11 Drawing Paper

Creating art is a form of meditation. Some works from the Felon Art Collection are created because of a specific vision, while others are created for the love of the process itself.

Em La Fae

Graphite on 9 x 11 Drawing Paper

Unlike her cousin, Justine La Fae, Em La Fae is mischievous and a trickster. She enjoys enchanting unsuspecting travelers and leading them down the wrong path until they are lost. The Elderwoods are her playground and nobody is off limits.

Night Warden

Graphite on 7 X 11 Drawing Paper

The solitude of night is inviting. The emptiness within the darkness is comforting. It arrives unexpectedly, but fades too quickly. Enter night before the light returns. 

Aztec Princess

Graphite on 9 x 11 Drawing Paper

Azteca culture is a prominent theme in prison art. Aztec Princess is a blend of Jeff Otto’s fascination with the culture, his interest in fantasy art, and his love of story telling through his work.

Warden

Graphite on 9 x 11 Drawing Paper

Warden is the last of the Prison Art Collection. It is the last original piece by Jeff Otto before his release. 

Dragon Rider

Graphite on 11 x 17 Drawing Paper

Mariah of the Northlands and Drxenia the fierce rule the skies above Axnia. 

In her first battle of the dwarven mining wars, Mariah saved Drxenia from a squad of dwarven raiders. Recognizing her bravery and sincerity of heart, Drxenia offered Maria The Bond. 

Taylor

Graphite on 11 x 17 Drawing Paper

Taylor, the Guardian of the Ormela Realms. She is both powerful and cunning. 

Taylor was born with tremendous power, but that power was not enough for her as she sought to become a legendary figure of her land. To enhance her power, she engraved runes from the old tongue to bind her power to the land, thus fusing her soul with the land itself. 

The Wardens are Coming

8 x 11

The Wardens uphold magical law. Headquartered at the magical kingdom of Valimeer, they are both feared and respected. They are the protectors of the innocent and ensure the practitioners of the dark ways do not corrupt the land. 

Dia de Los Muertos

Graphite on 7 X 11 Drawing Paper

Though not of Mexican decent, Jeff Otto did run with the Chicanos while incarcerated. He was often amazed by the Day of the Dead  themed art created by the other guys, either drawn on paper or tattoo on each other. That inspired him to draw this piece, Dia De Los Muertos.

Arianny

Graphite on 7 X 11 Drawing Paper

Arianny is one of Jeff’s first attempts at creating an entire drawing/scene on  paper. An original drawing of Arianny Celeste. The success of this drawing allowed him to continue pursuing drawing and to keep pushing himself artistically. 

Bar the Angelic

Graphite on 9 x 11 Drawing Paper

The concept of light and dark is a common theme explored by the incarcerated. Angels and demons become representations of that search for understanding good and evil. 

Part one of a 2 piece series, Bar the Angelic represents the capacity for good within all of us and the constant quest to maintain that goodness.

Dragon Rider

Graphite on 11 x 17 Drawing Paper

Mariah of the Northlands and Drxenia the fierce rule the skies above Axnia. 

In her first battle of the dwarven mining wars, Mariah saved Drxenia from a squad of dwarven raiders. Recognizing her bravery and sincerity of heart, Drxenia offered Maria The Bond. 

Taylor

Graphite on 11 x 17 Drawing Paper

Taylor, the Guardian of the Ormela Realms. She is both powerful and cunning. 

Taylor was born with tremendous power, but that power was not enough for her as she sought to become a legendary figure of her land. To enhance her power, she engraved runes from the old tongue to bind her power to the land, thus fusing her soul with the land itself. 

The Wardens are Coming

8 x 11

The Wardens uphold magical law. Headquartered at the magical kingdom of Valimeer, they are both feared and respected. They are the protectors of the innocent and ensure the practitioners of the dark ways do not corrupt the land. 

Dia de Los Muertos

Graphite on 7 X 11 Drawing Paper

Though not of Mexican decent, Jeff Otto did run with the Chicanos while incarcerated. He was often amazed by the Day of the Dead  themed art created by the other guys, either drawn on paper or tattoo on each other. That inspired him to draw this piece, Dia De Los Muertos.

Arianny

Graphite on 7 X 11 Drawing Paper

Arianny is one of Jeff’s first attempts at creating an entire drawing/scene on  paper. An original drawing of Arianny Celeste. The success of this drawing allowed him to continue pursuing drawing and to keep pushing himself artistically. 

Bar the Angelic

Graphite on 9 x 11 Drawing Paper

The concept of light and dark is a common theme explored by the incarcerated. Angels and demons become representations of that search for understanding good and evil. 

Part one of a 2 piece series, Bar the Angelic represents the capacity for good within all of us and the constant quest to maintain that goodness.

Justine the Demonic

Graphite on 9 x 11 Drawing Paper

The concept of light and dark is a common theme explored by people who are incarcerated. Angels and demons become a representation of that search for understanding good and evil. 

Part two of a 2 piece serious, Justine the Demonic represents the demon within all of us. Some constantly struggle with their inner demon, while others embrace it. Which is the right path?

Justine the Demonic

Graphite on 9 x 11 Drawing Paper

The concept of light and dark is a common theme explored by people who are incarcerated. Angels and demons become a representation of that search for understanding good and evil. 

Part two of a 2 piece serious, Justine the Demonic represents the demon within all of us. Some constantly struggle with their inner demon, while others embrace it. Which is the right path?

Celtic Dream

Graphite on 7 X 11 Drawing Paper

The goal of this piece was to showcase the precision and steadiness needed to create knot work designs prominent in Celtic inspired prison art.

Celtic Dream

Graphite on 7 X 11 Drawing Paper

The goal of this piece was to showcase the precision and steadiness needed to create knot work designs prominent in Celtic inspired prison art.

Aztec Goddess

Graphite on 11 x 17 Drawing Paper

Azteca culture is a prominent theme in prison art. Aztec Goddess is a blend of Jeff Otto’s fascination with the culture, his interest in fantasy art, and his love of story telling through his work.

Aztec Goddess

Graphite on 11 x 17 Drawing Paper

Azteca culture is a prominent theme in prison art. Aztec Goddess is a blend of Jeff Otto’s fascination with the culture, his interest in fantasy art, and his love of story telling through his work.

Amazons of Skardland

Graphite on 11 x 17 Drawing Paper

The Amazons of Skardland are known and respected by all.  They are a sisterhood of warriors who prize honor and bravery. Women who enter the tribal lands must prove themselves through combat before they can be accepted into the land.

And men…well they know better then to enter the sacred lands of the Amazons. 

Amazons of Skardland

Graphite on 11 x 17 Drawing Paper

The Amazons of Skardland are known and respected by all.  They are a sisterhood of warriors who prize honor and bravery. Women who enter the tribal lands must prove themselves through combat before they can be accepted into the land.

And men…well they know better then to enter the sacred lands of the Amazons. 

Aztec Priestess

Graphite on 7 X 11 Drawing Paper

Azteca culture is a prominent theme in prison art. Aztec Priestess is a blend of Jeff Otto’s fascination with the culture, his interest in fantasy art, and his love of story telling through his work.

Aztec Priestess

Graphite on 7 X 11 Drawing Paper

Azteca culture is a prominent theme in prison art. Aztec Priestess is a blend of Jeff Otto’s fascination with the culture, his interest in fantasy art, and his love of story telling through his work.

That Look

Graphite on 7 X 11 Drawing Paper

Every art piece has its own story. Some works from the Felon Art Collection are grand scenes of fantasy, while other s are a simple representation of the love of the art process itself.

That Look

Graphite on 7 X 11 Drawing Paper

Every art piece has its own story. Some works from the Felon Art Collection are grand scenes of fantasy, while other s are a simple representation of the love of the art process itself.

Justine La Fae

Graphite on 9 x 11 Drawing Paper

A Fae of the Rose Winds, Justine La Fae brings joy to tired travelers. She often prefers to be unseen and unnoticed. the only evidence of her presence are the nourishing nuts and berries that miraculously show up within the belongings of travelers migrating through the Elderwoods. 

Justine La Fae

Graphite on 9 x 11 Drawing Paper

A Fae of the Rose Winds, Justine La Fae brings joy to tired travelers. She often prefers to be unseen and unnoticed. the only evidence of her presence are the nourishing nuts and berries that miraculously show up within the belongings of travelers migrating through the Elderwoods. 

Beast Master

Graphite on 7 X 11 Drawing Paper

Half elf and half human, Emiliin cares little for the worries of the human kingdoms or the elven realms. She travels the Wildlands with her companion, Orkafair. Though small in stature for a Erkwood Bear, he makes up for it with his strength and intelligence. 

Beast Master

Graphite on 7 X 11 Drawing Paper

Half elf and half human, Emiliin cares little for the worries of the human kingdoms or the elven realms. She travels the Wildlands with her companion, Orkafair. Though small in stature for a Erkwood Bear, he makes up for it with his strength and intelligence. 

Genevieve

Graphite on 7 X 11 Drawing Paper

Creating art is a form of meditation. Some works from the Felon Art Collection are created because of a specific vision, while others are created for the love of the process itself.

Genevieve

Graphite on 7 X 11 Drawing Paper

Creating art is a form of meditation. Some works from the Felon Art Collection are created because of a specific vision, while others are created for the love of the process itself.

Em La Fae

Graphite on 9 x 11 Drawing Paper

Unlike her cousin, Justine La Fae, Em La Fae is mischievous and a trickster. She enjoys enchanting unsuspecting travelers and leading them down the wrong path until they are lost. The Elderwoods are her playground and nobody is off limits.

Em La Fae

Graphite on 9 x 11 Drawing Paper

Unlike her cousin, Justine La Fae, Em La Fae is mischievous and a trickster. She enjoys enchanting unsuspecting travelers and leading them down the wrong path until they are lost. The Elderwoods are her playground and nobody is off limits.

Night Warden

Graphite on 7 X 11 Drawing Paper

The solitude of night is inviting. The emptiness within the darkness is comforting. It arrives unexpectedly, but fades too quickly. Enter night before the light returns. 

Night Warden

Graphite on 7 X 11 Drawing Paper

The solitude of night is inviting. The emptiness within the darkness is comforting. It arrives unexpectedly, but fades too quickly. Enter night before the light returns. 

Aztec Princess

Graphite on 9 x 11 Drawing Paper

Azteca culture is a prominent theme in prison art. Aztec Princess is a blend of Jeff Otto’s fascination with the culture, his interest in fantasy art, and his love of story telling through his work.

Aztec Princess

Graphite on 9 x 11 Drawing Paper

Azteca culture is a prominent theme in prison art. Aztec Princess is a blend of Jeff Otto’s fascination with the culture, his interest in fantasy art, and his love of story telling through his work.

Warden

Graphite on 9 x 11 Drawing Paper

Warden is the last of the Prison Art Collection. It is the last original piece by Jeff Otto before his release. 

Warden

GRaphite on 9 x 11 Drawing Paper

Warden is the last of the Prison Art Collection. It is the last original piece by Jeff Otto before his release. 

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