My name is Charles Ott and I am an architectural illustrator and digital artist from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  Welcome to my gallery of hand-drawn pen & ink drawings featuring the distinct scenes from my hometown of Pittsburgh, as well as many prominent historical landmarks of the United States.  My unique talent specializes in creating intricately detailed illustrations which have been the foundation of my professional illustration career since I began teaching myself to draw at a young age.  I have received numerous awards for my illustrations both regionally and nationally and it is the passion for doing what I love that continues to be a constant driving force.  My work is proudly displayed in art galleries, businesses and homes across the country, including the White House.  Since I launched my website in the Spring, 2008 it has grown to include the addition of digital art, large canvas giclee prints and the original artwork as well.

I have expanded my gallery directory to include digital illustrations and graphics.  I became interested in this form of multimedia art in the Summer, 2011 through the detailed graphics work of a few fellow artists who were exhibiting at Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers Arts Festival.  Digital art is a modern art form which involves creating various layers with a collection of tools and filters at the artist’s disposal.  All of these ingredients come together to create graphics which are presented in immaculate full-color detail.  The growing collection of digital artwork I have produced features an array of genres, mediums and subjects.  The pen & ink illustrations as well as the digital illustration originals can each range between 20-40 hours to create and incorporate various styles and techniques I have acquired and experienced with through the years.

The open edition pen & ink architectural illustration giclee prints are produced on archival heavy duty acid-free card stock. The digital art will be offered as full-color giclee glossy prints and border laminated satin canvasses. The border laminated satin canvasses are professionally done and look really sharp. They each come complete with the print created with a glossy, satin finish and the entire canvas is then laminated on both sides which will preserve it for several generations. The original bordered canvas is added with foam board mounting which allows it to be ready for immediate display once you receive your order. I take great pride in personally signing and titling each of my illustrated works. You may order prints by clicking on the ‘Add To Cart’ button adjacent to the size of the print or canvas that you would like to purchase. For further simplified instructions on how to order my artwork, go to the ‘Ordering Information’ section listed above.   

The illustrations and digital artwork featured make unique and collectible gift ideas for Christmas, college graduations, birthdays and other celebrated family occasions.  The artwork would perfectly complement your living room, sports game room or corporate office boardroom.  I welcome the opportunity to service your requests for personal commissions and any licensing of my artwork.  I thank you and welcome you to bookmark my website as new illustrations and digital art continue to be created.  Feel free to join my Steel City Artist Illustrations Facebook fan page featured on my website.

 Visit the Steel City Artist Zazzle Shop!

Recently, I launched my own new online store featuring my colorful digital artwork onto a variety of products suitable for either your home or office.  Here at my online store you will find everything from calendars, coffee mugs, Christmas ornaments, dinnerware, kitchenware and even things for your beloved pet.  The products here are perfect gift ideas for Christmas and holidays in between throughout the year or as keepsakes for yourself.  Click here to visit my store - http://zazzle.com/steelcityartist