Joe Fay

Alden Fly Catcher

In 1993, a window of opportunity opened as a result of several different situations that were occurring. I was participating in an Artist-in-Residence program in Yellowstone National Park. At the same time, I had recently been asked to show my artwork in nearby Livingston, Montana. All of these events resulted in a major lifestyle change. My love of the outdoors and of fly-fishing drew me to make the transition. So here I am. I live in a small town nestled in the Rocky Mountains where life is the opposite of what it was in Los Angeles. - Joe Fay

With a striking palette and sharp, swirling textures, Meadowlark offers a modern reimagining of this elusive bird. The stylized rendering and explosive background patterns create a s...

In 1993, a window of opportunity opened as a result of several different situations that were occurring. I was participating in an Artist-in-Residence program in Yellowstone Nationa...

Vibrant and chaotic, Flicker bursts with saturated color and bold, swirling patterns. The bird’s vivid form—set against a flurry of energetic strokes—celebrates both the beauty of av...

Oil paint and oil on paper mounted on wood panel. Mostly monochromatic gestural abstraction with multiple bird images.

mixed media, fabric, gouache, ink on panel

“It is terrifying to paint. When you start out, you are faced with this great unknown. And you think, am I ever going to paint again? Yet, as you work, it starts to formulate itsel...

Octavia Art Gallery is pleased to present Aaron Collier: Of Rocks and Ruins. The “Everything You Need to Know” website that intends to prepare visitors for the breezy summit and sce...