themodernfly
@themodernfly.bsky.social
Flyfishing inspired art. I arrange shapes and colors in the mid-century modern style to evoke curiosity and joy for the viewer.
New fly pattern interpretation, phase 2
November 26, 2025 at 5:58 PM
New fly pattern interpretation, phase 2
I think this one is about done.
November 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
I think this one is about done.
Adding life to the Lake Tahoe scene...
November 23, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Adding life to the Lake Tahoe scene...
Work in progress
November 18, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Work in progress
Work in progress. Can you guess the name of the fly pattern? Extra points for the name of the creator. Hint: someone famous in fly fishing lore.
November 7, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Work in progress. Can you guess the name of the fly pattern? Extra points for the name of the creator. Hint: someone famous in fly fishing lore.
Starting a new fly pattern interpretation. Can you guess the name?
November 3, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Starting a new fly pattern interpretation. Can you guess the name?
Vicuña Tungsten Nymph v4
October 30, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Vicuña Tungsten Nymph v4
Work in progress. Version 8
October 29, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Work in progress. Version 8
Work in progress. The Vicuna Tungsten Nymph. Vicuna dubbing is hand-made fly-tying material from alpaca, that floats great.
October 21, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Work in progress. The Vicuna Tungsten Nymph. Vicuna dubbing is hand-made fly-tying material from alpaca, that floats great.
Starting a new fly pattern in The Modern Fly variation
October 17, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Starting a new fly pattern in The Modern Fly variation
Preparing art for submission to an event, Wild & Scenic Film Festival art exhibition.
October 17, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Preparing art for submission to an event, Wild & Scenic Film Festival art exhibition.
The Hornberg test print, looking good.
September 18, 2025 at 2:56 AM
The Hornberg test print, looking good.
The Hornberg Doodle v2
September 13, 2025 at 1:47 PM
The Hornberg Doodle v2
The Hornberg Doodle, phase 1. More to come. Inspired by @backalleyfly.bsky.social
September 12, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The Hornberg Doodle, phase 1. More to come. Inspired by @backalleyfly.bsky.social
From the archives: Somewhere east of San Diego.
September 6, 2025 at 4:50 AM
From the archives: Somewhere east of San Diego.
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.
August 29, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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.
New Brighton Beach California winter scene
August 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM
New Brighton Beach California winter scene
Take me home, country stones...
August 20, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Take me home, country stones...
Toucan Dreams - the little toucan is saying, "Toukachina!"
August 13, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Toucan Dreams - the little toucan is saying, "Toukachina!"
Toucan Attraction - the little toucan is saying, "Toucandescent!"
August 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Toucan Attraction - the little toucan is saying, "Toucandescent!"
Toucanocchio - Two can do it yourself!
August 9, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Toucanocchio - Two can do it yourself!
Toucan King of the Yucatan series. The little king is saying, "Toucan gifts—hit or myth!"
August 8, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Toucan King of the Yucatan series. The little king is saying, "Toucan gifts—hit or myth!"