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themodernfly

@themodernfly.bsky.social

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Flyfishing inspired art. I arrange shapes and colors in the mid-century modern style to evoke curiosity and joy for the viewer.

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themodernfly @themodernfly.bsky.social · 1d

Work in progress. The Vicuna Tungsten Nymph. Vicuna dubbing is hand-made fly-tying material from alpaca, that floats great.

themodernfly @themodernfly.bsky.social · 5d

Starting a new fly pattern in The Modern Fly variation

themodernfly @themodernfly.bsky.social · 5d

Preparing art for submission to an event, Wild & Scenic Film Festival art exhibition.

themodernfly @themodernfly.bsky.social · 7d

Oh yes! Lovely.

themodernfly @themodernfly.bsky.social · 8d

You’re doing it! Congrats!

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themodernfly @themodernfly.bsky.social · Sep 18

Too funny. Thanks!

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themodernfly @themodernfly.bsky.social · Sep 18

The Hornberg test print, looking good.

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themodernfly @themodernfly.bsky.social · Sep 13

The Hornberg Doodle v2

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themodernfly @themodernfly.bsky.social · Sep 12

Looks great in both modes.

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themodernfly @themodernfly.bsky.social · Sep 12

The Hornberg Doodle, phase 1. More to come. Inspired by @backalleyfly.bsky.social

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themodernfly @themodernfly.bsky.social · Sep 7

Me too. I took my friend from New Jersey to camp in Joshua Tree. He was amazed.

themodernfly @themodernfly.bsky.social · Sep 6

It's too long ago for me to remember. My brother and I did a lot of camping road trips back in the 1970s.

Now you've made me curious. Maybe I can find it on a map, along Highway 8.

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themodernfly @themodernfly.bsky.social · Sep 6

From the archives: Somewhere east of San Diego.

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themodernfly @themodernfly.bsky.social · Aug 29

The Modern Fly update: You may have noticed a lack of new fly pattern art in the past few months. Family health issues have taken a front seat these days. I hope to return to the creative process soon. Best wishes from The Modern Fly.

themodernfly @themodernfly.bsky.social · Aug 23

New Brighton Beach California winter scene

themodernfly @themodernfly.bsky.social · Aug 20

Take me home, country stones...

themodernfly @themodernfly.bsky.social · Aug 13

Toucan Dreams - the little toucan is saying, "Toukachina!"

themodernfly @themodernfly.bsky.social · Aug 11

Not yet, thank goodness.

themodernfly @themodernfly.bsky.social · Aug 11

themodernfly @themodernfly.bsky.social · Aug 10

Toucan Attraction - the little toucan is saying, "Toucandescent!"

themodernfly @themodernfly.bsky.social · Aug 9

Toucanocchio - Two can do it yourself!

themodernfly @themodernfly.bsky.social · Aug 8

Toucan King of the Yucatan series. The little king is saying, "Toucan gifts—hit or myth!"

themodernfly @themodernfly.bsky.social · Aug 7

While The Modern Fly is on sabbatical, enjoy a review of past Toucan King creations. Toucan Sub: the little king is saying, "Two can live a life of ease."

themodernfly @themodernfly.bsky.social · Aug 6

Toucan King of the Yucatan, circa 2008. The little toucan is saying, "Take off! To Canada."

themodernfly @themodernfly.bsky.social · Aug 5

In the days before The Modern Fly, there lived The Toucan King of the Yucatan. In this scene the little Toucan King is saying, "Two can go 'furthur'!"