Who are we?
It all began with 2 cousins, a few spray paint cans, and a bridge over the St. Louis River in Northeastern Minnesota. Creative minds fueled by chewing tobacco, cheap beer, and no-holds-barred conversations at the bonfire and over the shack dining table. Otso Artworks was born to bring the twisted visions of these misfits to life. You’re Welcome...
At Otso Artworks we do more than just apply ink to shirts. To us, this is an opportunity to be able to help our customers take what they’re passionate about and apply that passion to whatever custom work they need. It is our goal that your experience with us is fun, friendly, and easy.
We grew up knowing what hard work looked like. we take pride in our ability to create and We are always on the lookout for ways to improve our processes. When you trust us with your business, you can be confident that your order will be produced at the highest level of quality.
but, why otso?
like many people from our area, our finnish heritage is something we take pride in. In Finnish mythology, Otso is a bear, the sacred king of animals and leader of the forest. It was deeply feared and respected by old Finnish tribes. Due to the importance of the bear spirit in historical Finnish paganism, bears are still considered by many Finns to be kings of the forest. the bear is even the national animal of Finland.
Plus, it just sounds cool…