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Ottavia is a watercolor artist based in Ballston Lake with an MBA and a PhD in Creative Industries. Her ongoing project revolves around creating a series of everyday watercolor and ink sketches to meticulously capture the details of her surroundings and her travels. Originally from Indonesia, she lived in Taiwan before settling in the Capital Region. She is an active member of the Urban Sketchers community and is Artist in Residence at Arlene’s Artist Materials in Albany, New York. As a grant recipient of Saratoga Arts in 2023 and 2024, she collaborates with local artists and organizations to foster community engagement through the arts.

Artist's Statement: "My work captures urban and natural landscapes, emphasizing peace and tranquility. Using watercolor and pen, I create spontaneous, light-filled sketches that serve as documentations of my travels and explorations of New York as my newfound home. I aim to convey the beauty of nature through on-location sketches, portraying both the physicality and the emotions of every scene. Beyond landscapes, I explore connections and emotions in daily life, depicting bonds between friends, loved ones, and furry companions. Each sketch aims to evoke the serenity and emotional depth experienced in each moment, represented by light, transparent colors and simple lines."