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  • Otto lets Optus run wild through the city

    Otto lets Optus run wild through the city

    Dec 8 2011

    There are probably more illustrators who love drawing wild animals than there are wild animals, but one that loves them the way Otto does is extremely rare. Read more »

  • Otto lends his hand to help Hervey Bay say, “good bye” and, “welcome” to Harvey and friends

    Otto lends his hand to help Hervey Bay say, “good bye” and, “welcome” to Harvey and friends

    Jun 23 2011

    Every year the Humpback whales swim visibly close to Brisbane's shore and Hervey Bay joins together to watch the spectacle. Read more »

  • Otto tries his hand as a B-Boy

    Otto tries his hand as a B-Boy

    Sep 8 2010

    Where animators have the ability to use movement, illustrators have a keen knack for insinuating movement in order to make their images arrest our attention. Read more »

  • What would you like to drink?

    What would you like to drink?

    Nov 1 2009

    When asked to illustrate the kind of couple you'd like to be hosted by Otto's poster art is the perfect answer. His perfectly portrayed people are welcoming to say the least. Read more »

  • Otto and Christer help Lowe, Sydney win the Gold UNDPI

    Otto and Christer help Lowe, Sydney win the Gold UNDPI

    Jul 3 2009

    The New York Festivals International Advertising Awards, now in its 52nd year, has announced its 2009 United Nations Department of Public Information Winners. And Lowe's online campaign for Genesis Energy has taken out Gold. Read more »

  • Otto steps up to deliver water, majesty and beauty

    Otto steps up to deliver water, majesty and beauty

    Jan 20 2009

    The balance of realism and hyperbole in photorealistic illustration can be extremely hard to navigate unless you're in the hands of an expert. That's why P&O commissioned Otto to create a unique image to represent them in the best possible light. Read more »

  • Burger attracts giant shark to Bondi

    Burger attracts giant shark to Bondi

    Nov 19 2008

    When Otto's poster of a giant shark in Bondi was released thousands of people ran screaming into Oportos shops. To see Otto's pencils and the final art as it was commissioned by Frontier Media click the image to the left or the link below. Read more »

  • Leon the lovestruck chameleon

    Leon the lovestruck chameleon

    Aug 29 2008

    Otto was commissioned by Singleton Ogilvy & Mather to create a chameleon named Leon that loved Nestea with the passion of Peppe Le Pieu. We've posted two versions of Leon so that you can see just how brilliant Otto is when he is commissioned to portray an animal with human traits. Thanks to Gordon Higgins and Marty Bohte for such a great commission that put Otto in his element. Read more »

  • Otto raises family of Galahs for Optus

    Otto raises family of Galahs for Optus

    Aug 8 2008

    M&C Saatchi Sydney commissioned Otto to create a family of Gallahs in a photorealistic style but the trick was to define each member of the family's personality. Otto did a great job of portraying a proud father, doting mother and belligerant Emo son. Click the thumbnail to the left to see them all. Read more »