Where Art Meets Earth: Amy Lay's Vibrant Wilderness Enlivens Sue Bickerdyke's Luxurious Spaces

Sue Bickerdyke Interiors infuses the enchanting art of Amy Lay into its one-of-a-kind spaces, where her vibrant, non-traditional wildlife paintings create interiors with soul. Drawing inspiration from Wyoming's mountains and Northeastern Oregon's rugged beauty, Amy's self-taught mastery and unique artistry—characterized by bold colors and a merger of realism and abstraction—are intrinsic to our design ethos.

Her oil, graphite, and charcoal works reflect our commitment to interiors that resonate with the natural world, harmonizing wilderness with luxurious living. Amy's distinctive style, which forgoes exact references for memory and creative expression, aligns with our desire for authentic, bespoke environments.

Incorporating Amy Lay's pieces, our designs become rich narratives of both contemporary and traditional art forms, captivating a diverse audience. With her art, each Sue Bickerdyke Interior becomes a sanctuary, honoring the spirit of the wild and evoking the comfort of refined, organic elegance.

Amy's paintings, characterized by their vibrancy, a sense of looseness, and a comfortably unconventional style, draw inspiration from remote mountain hideaways in Wyoming, the Wallowa Mountains of Northeastern Oregon, as well as the striking landscapes of Arizona and the Sonoran Desert. Residing in these diverse regions, Amy cultivates a deep appreciation and fascination for nature, wildlife, and ecology. Largely self-taught but supported by an Art Degree from Eastern Oregon University, Amy's career has evolved from a childhood dream to a significant reality.

She predominantly uses oil pigment, along with graphite and charcoal, to bring her artworks to life. A bold use of color, forceful yet straightforward design, and a transient quality influenced by her early years painting solely in watercolor, all contribute to the highly recognizable and unique signature of Amy's work. Notably, her minimal reliance on references, opting instead for memory and imaginative expression, gives her animal subjects a distinctly non-photographic identity. Amy's artwork fluidly navigates the often blurry line between realism and abstraction, as well as traditional and contemporary styles, captivating a wide range of collectors, including both long-time aficionados of wildlife art and proponents of modern artistic expressions.

Amy's creations are now housed in private collections throughout the United States including Sue Bickerdyke Interiors Showroom and Fine Art Gallery in Carefree, AZ.