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Copyright Debra E Otterstein - 2006-present
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All rights reserved by the artist. Please respect my copyright.
2023
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I am honored to have two pieces juried into this amazing exhibition!!!
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Solo Exhibition featuring my
Scratchboard and Feather Paintings!
Sept 8 thru Oct 21st 2023
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2023
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Hummer with Trumpet Vine received an Honorable Mention Award!
Baker City, Oregon.
Baker City, Oregon.
Gifts For Special Friends
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Ron had previously purchased one of my pieces and when his friend became a U.S. Citizen he gave his bald eagle feather painting to him to commemorate this very important event. This is the replacement feather for Ron. As of 2021 Ron has now presented 3 different feathers to "those who cherish the USA, military service and community service".
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2022 I was honored to have my piece All Fluff juried into my first International Exhibition.
International Society Of Scratchboard Artists 11 Annual Exhibition
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2021
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2021Oregon Conservation Stamp Contest entry was awarded 2nd place and won People's Choice.
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Mossy Perch was awarded
1st Place in the Scratchboard Category. Oregon Upland Game Bird Contest
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2020 On November 2nd, the judging of the waterfowl, upland game bird, and habitat conservation stamp contests took place at a local winery- Duck Pond Cellars in Dundee, Oregon. A total of 60 entries depicting select strategy species for the habitat conservation contest. The winning entries and top finalist were as follows:
1. Canary Rockfish by Karin Wares of Medford, OR, 2. Black Oystercatcher by Terri Neal of Portland, OR 3. American Marten by Debra Otterstein of Cove, OR 
2019
Robert Bateman still painting at 89, I hope to be doing the same. I was lucky to spend several days soaking in all that is Bateman in May, 2019. 
2018
Wildlife Artist wins Overall Peoples Choice award at Wallow Valley Festival Arts 2018 for Growing Up Country. The event took place from Sept. 13-16 and handed out more than $5,000 in award money and 34 ribbons to artists. Click - to read the press release.
Wildlife Artist Debra Otterstein Creates Art Piece to Commemorate Wally Hennessey's 8000th Win in Harness Racing. Hal Hennessey writes a column in the province of Prince Edward Island about PEI racing called "Horsetalk". Following is the article he wrote: "8000 winning drives is a feather in anyones cap as Harness Racing fans know. Last week came a rather unique tale of how famer Wally Hennessey got a special one for accomplishing this feat. Renowned Wildlife Artist Debra Otterstein has recreated the event on a delicate feather for Wally. It was then placed in a custom hand-crafted shadowbox made for it by Michael Otterstein. The work of art was commissioned by Hennessay's long time friend Marie Karlsson to mark the special occasion and now occupies an honored space in his Pompano Raceway office. "What an amazing accomplishment!"   |
2017
Oregon Conservation Stamp
Nov. 14, 2016
SALEM, Ore. – Today the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced the winners of its 2017 Habitat Conservation, Upland Game Bird, and Waterfowl Stamp art contests. Winners were chosen Nov. 5 at the ODFW art show and wine release event at Duck Pond Cellars in Dundee.
ODFW art show visitors voted for their favorite artwork out of 67 entries on display. Oregon artists took the top three spots in this year’s People’s Choice Award.
Portlander Pamela Kirwin was voted number one for her painting of Columbia Basin Pygmy Rabbit. Deian Moore of Blodgett took second with her painting of Westslope Cutthroat Trout, and Cove artist Debra Otterstein was third with her painting of Great Gray Owl.
Oregon Conservation Stamp
Nov. 14, 2016
SALEM, Ore. – Today the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced the winners of its 2017 Habitat Conservation, Upland Game Bird, and Waterfowl Stamp art contests. Winners were chosen Nov. 5 at the ODFW art show and wine release event at Duck Pond Cellars in Dundee.
ODFW art show visitors voted for their favorite artwork out of 67 entries on display. Oregon artists took the top three spots in this year’s People’s Choice Award.
Portlander Pamela Kirwin was voted number one for her painting of Columbia Basin Pygmy Rabbit. Deian Moore of Blodgett took second with her painting of Westslope Cutthroat Trout, and Cove artist Debra Otterstein was third with her painting of Great Gray Owl.
2016
Wildlife Artist wins 2nd place at Wallowa Valley Festival Of Art.
"Debra Otterstein received 2nd place for her entry of Peregrine Falcon. The show was September 16-18, 2016 in Joseph, OR.
Check out my art pieces that were juried into the show.
Wildlife Artist wins 2nd place at Wallowa Valley Festival Of Art.
"Debra Otterstein received 2nd place for her entry of Peregrine Falcon. The show was September 16-18, 2016 in Joseph, OR.
Check out my art pieces that were juried into the show.
Pacific Northwest Art Event with Featured Artist Deb Otterstein
September 12 thru October 8th 2016
September 12 thru October 8th 2016
Demonstrating at the Wenaha Gallery
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Habitat Conservation 2015
Donation to the Bobcat Foundation that supplies scholarship for Oregon's Union County students. Congratulations Beth!
Donation to the Bobcat Foundation that supplies scholarship for Oregon's Union County students. Congratulations Beth!
2015 Wallowa Valley Festival of the Arts
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Tiger of the Sky: Peoples Choice and First Place |
2014
Habitat Conservation Stamp Contest
November 26, 2014
Salem Ore - ODFW today announced winners of the 2015 Habitat Conservation Upland Game Bird and Waterfowl Stamp art contests winners were chosen this past weekend at an event at Duck Pond Cellars in Dundee.
Peoples Choice Award Winner - Debra Otterstein of Cove, Oregon for her painting of the Norther Goshawk.
To see the entire article
Habitat Conservation Stamp Contest
November 26, 2014
Salem Ore - ODFW today announced winners of the 2015 Habitat Conservation Upland Game Bird and Waterfowl Stamp art contests winners were chosen this past weekend at an event at Duck Pond Cellars in Dundee.
Peoples Choice Award Winner - Debra Otterstein of Cove, Oregon for her painting of the Norther Goshawk.
To see the entire article
Wednesday December 24, 2014
Observer Go! Magazine
Wildlife artist wins People's Choice Award
Observer Go! Magazine
Wildlife artist wins People's Choice Award
Wallowa Valley Festival Of Art
Standing next to Primal Visitor - People's Choice Award Winner
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Oregon Art Beat's Exhibition 04/19/2014 Oregon Art Beat Exhibition, a 2 month true exhibit organized by Portlandia'a Chris Haberman, and exhibited in Haberman's People's Art of Portland Gallery, Mark Wooley of Pioneer Gallery and the Art Beat Main Stage Gallery. The show will feature artists who have appeared on OPB's popular Oregon Art Beat Program.
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2013
Wallow Valley Festival of Art 2013
31st Annual The WVFA in Joseph, Or was an amazing show and I was honored to have three pieces of my work juried in. |
A very nice couple from Australia was attending the Wallowa Valley Festival of Art and this little painting went home with them. May, 2013.
My second piece to travel outside of the U.S. It feels great to be an International Artist. |
GRCC Donation
"Three Hummers" feather painting was donated to the Grande Ronde Child Center in La Grande, Oregon. The GRCC is a private non-profit agency dedicated to the treatment and education of children ages 3 through 17 with emotional, behavioral and mental health issues. Congratulations to Lance and Kolleen on their winning bid, 2013. |
Conservation Stamp Contest 2013
The American Marten is one of the 18 mammals identified in the Oregon Conservation Strategy. Most of us never see a American (Pine) Marten because they are mostly nocturnal. As the day ends and light begins to fade the American Marten appears and begins his day.
This painting was awarded 3rd place in the 2013 Habitat Conservation Stamp Art Contest. I would like to thank Henry Miller, outdoors reporter at the Statesman Journal and one of the judges, for writing such a great article about judging such a event and choosing this painting as one of his favorites. 
2012
It is the 7th year for the Bronze Bike Rendezvous in Joseph, Oregon and the 7th year that a painted feather has been part of the festivities. August 2012.. Bike feather with Wallowa Mountains in the background. |
Featured Artist Exhibits
The Short Term Gallery
1829 Main Street, Baker City, OR
It was a wonderful experience to be the featured artist for the months of July and August 2012. The First Friday events were great with wonderful old friends, delicious refreshments and entertainment. Thanks to Steffanie Gordon, fiddle player, who stopped in and played her fiddle. I will continue to have a few pieces of art available at the gallery through September. 
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Peterson's Gallery
1925 Main Street, Baker City, OR The Country and Creatures Show at Peterson's Gallery was a wonderful event. The show ran through the month of October with the artist opening on October 5th, 2012. 
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"Mothers Day Weekend Art Walk" Was a great success - great people, great food and great fun demonstrating. May, 2012.
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GRCC Donation: This bison feather painting was donated to the Grande Ronde Child Center in La Grande, Oregon. The GRCC is a private non-profit agency dedicated to the treatment and education of children ages 3 through 17 with emotional, behavioral and mental health issues. The art auction was held Sept 22, 2012 at the Sheehy Party Barn in Union, OR.
Congratulations to Lance and Kolleen on their winning bid. |
WVFA 2011
30th Annual Wallowa Valley Festival of Arts was held the weekend of June 1-3rd, 2011 in Joseph, Oregon. The show featured the work of 79 artists with 200 pieces of art. The Opportunist won 2nd place and the People's Choice Award.
The Hamley saddle was made in the early 1900's by the Hamley Saddle Co. in Pendleton, Oregon. When I saw the saddle I loved the flower and leaf motifs that had been carved into the leather and I thought it was a perfect place for a small House Wren to reside. The common backyard bird will make a nest in practically anything so why not a saddle.
The Hamley saddle was made in the early 1900's by the Hamley Saddle Co. in Pendleton, Oregon. When I saw the saddle I loved the flower and leaf motifs that had been carved into the leather and I thought it was a perfect place for a small House Wren to reside. The common backyard bird will make a nest in practically anything so why not a saddle.
Bronze Bike Rendezvous
Debra Otterstein Goes All American For Chopper Feather, 2011.
Eskridge Family Trust - Named Wildlife Artist Debra Otterstein Artist of the Year 2010
"What an honor to have received this award"