About Otterwell Studio and Paul Atwell

I am a multi-discipline, working artist and graphic designer, born and raised in Houston, Texas. I have been a working artist since 1997, when I completed my first mural. I earned a Bachelor of Art degree from the University of Houston-Clear Lake in 2003 and completed an upgrade to my degree Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) in 2015. Otterwell Studio was founded as an escape from the stress of the corporate design lifestyle, which I had become accustomed. The name came to me as a mash-up of my favorite mammal “Otter” and part of my last name.

2022 Artwork prints available in Houston Arboretum Gift Shop, Houston, Texas

2019 Exhibited at Jack Rabbit Gallery, Houston, Texas

2015 Founded Otterwell Studio

2015 Exhibited in BFA show University of Houston-Clear Lake

2015 Graduated from University of Houston-Clear Lake Bachelor’s of Fine Arts and Applied Design (upgraded to BFA)

2007-2009 Outstanding Design award Lab Equipment Magazine

2005 Started graphic designer position at Control Company, Friendswood, Texas

2004 Started graphic designer position at University of Houston-Clear Lake, Center for Advanced Management Programs School of Business

2004 Mural installation, St. Regis Hotel, Houston, Texas

2003 Started Logistics coordinator and Jr Graphic Designer position at Kemah Copies, Seabrook Texas

2003 Received Bachelor’s in Art, University of Houston-Clear Lake (BA)

2003 Shown in public art exhibition gallery in Xalapa, Veracruz

2003 Attended Universidad de Veracruzana, Xalapa México

2002 Teachers Assistant, University of Houston-Clear Lake, Printmaking/Intaglio

2001 University of Houston-Clear Lake, Dean’s List

2000 Mural Installation (collaborative) San Jacinto Junior College Student Services Building – Houston Texas

2000 Mural Installation Café Monet – Webster Texas

1999 Mural Installation, Beyond the Veil Bookstore – Webster Texas

1999 Mural Installation, Clear Lake Massage Center Hydrotherapy Room

1998  Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Art Contest – Honorable mention

1997 Silver Key recipient for Excellence in Art

1997 Mural Installation, Clear Creek High School, League City Texas