Our Story

The inception of Otto Hill came about during two momentous life events; the duties of being a stay at home mom and those responsibilities during a pandemic. When our son Otto was very small, he would nap twice-a-day. During those moments, I could put myself back into my art. Accessing memory of the undulating landscape of the Colorado Rockies, I created designs that were easier to step away from should my responsibilities as a mother call. They were also easy to return to. Beginning as a series of paintings titled, "Voyager" the artworks embodied memories of the rolling landscape as seen from a car or motorcycle. Through utilizing a grid with each work, I could create a much needed sense of order within the picture plane. Horizontal lines house organic elements immulating the mountain's rugged terrain. Geometric circles are often added to create harmony within the design. The color palettes are usually two or three colors, which generate an altered gingham pattern. 

These designs translated well into screen prints made from hand cut rubylith. From there the desire to explore manufacturing knit blankets was explored and movement from large scale paintings to home decor was established. 

My background in art, art history, and business put me in a unique position to explore the uncharted territory of starting my own business. Named for the collaboration between my son, Otto and the stolen moments of creating art as a mom, the voyage continues.