From Oregon’s Wallowas, Amy Lay connects to wildlife through fine art | Oregon Art Beat

[@matthewalexander2436]

Amy, your work is refreshingly beautiful.. please keep it up. I say that because Im a self taught realistic oil painter, and I was told I'd amount to nothing. The opposite happened.. unknown artist selling for $50 000.❤ And may God bless you.

[@PDogB]

Beautiful work, country and animals. I especially love the painting of the three howling wolves, 6:34! Wishing Amy continued success. Thank you for sharing her journey with us.

[@hollyodii5969]

Stunning work! I love her use of space and composition. But the best is the subject matter and color! Amy has a gift and talent!

[@annroush5424]

God bless you girl. You work gave me such sweet joy. I’m almost 80, and a portrait artist, or was until my eyes failed me, at least for detailed work. I feel encouraged by you somehow. Thank you.

[@allenknight555]

She brings out the animals soul in her paintings.

[@tjrollinthedough102]

I love your freeness and energy. Amazing wY to work and produce something unique!!!❤

[@tarriegibson1193]

Your very fortunate and I'm glad to see you realize that. Oregon isn't this beautiful everywhere.

[@GoldenLady9779]

Wow! Your work is SO beautiful, as are you, Amy. 🥰

[@filterguy2525]

One of the most beautiful places in Oregon must provide endless inspiration

[@michaelvires8871]

How refreshing. A real artist. My hat is off to you, Amy. I'm doing something similar in the desert. Yes, the solitude opens the creative doors. Magical.

[@nicolehood7805]

Fabulous so unique.

[@jcwt_pdx]

Beautiful and impressive art 🖼 😍🤩😎⭐️💜🌹🕊

[@LazloVimes]

Im sooo jealous! I tried for over a decade to live in the Wallowa area but Im a failure. Your artwork is wonderful and inspirational :)

[@riyastrazack]

Isolation is a wonderful thing for creativity ❤

[@alyssehennessey1837]

Beautiful interview. 💜

[@tusk242]

I studied the anatomy, which helped me know which way the fur, scales or feathers would fall. I had to quit for sometime when in my 20's after someone had stolen all my art supplies, sketch books, with notes about different plants, trees and wildlife. I drop out of College, because I needed money to pay for my courses, transportation, and supplies , plus pay for the roof over my young son and I. NOW I am 75. and time to spare, so I pick up were I left off, but on a slim fixed income. Making it hard to enter any shows, and pay for all the EXTRA HIDDEN COSTS..

[@rickmeadows686]

Oregon😂