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New solo show called “Dreaming Between the Lines” May 1-30 at
Woolworth Walk
BY STAFF REPORTS • DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE
For May local artist Fian Arroyo
will be featured in the F.W. Gallery at
Woolworth Walk in a solo show called
“Dreaming Between the Lines.”
Fian Arroyo, an accomplished
award-winning illustrator, presents new
watercolor, ink as well as some digital
works focusing on his original mystical
creatures. His works feature exquisite
depth and unbelievably refined detail-
“Idalia”
paper’s surface. He evokes a
whimsical escape into a lush,
fun, fantasy and pops surreal environments
full of monsters, wanderlust,
and confident humans.
Fian has been creating illustrations
and character designs
for his clients, including many
Fortune-500 companies, in the
advertising, editorial, toy & game,
at first began as something to do until he found
out what he wanted to be when he grew up has
blossomed into a full-time detour from getting a
“real job.” Throughout his career, he has had the
pleasure of working with companies such as U.S.
News And World Report, ABC Television, KFC,
Taco Bell, The Los Angeles Times, SC Johnson,
Scholastic and many more.
Among the awards he has won, his work has
been recognized by award books such as The
Society of Illustrators of New York, The Society
of Illustrators of Los Angeles, Spectrum The
Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art and Infected
By Art.
Originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico, Fian
grew up traveling the world as a U.S. Army brat
living in countries such as Japan, Panama and
a handful of states. He graduated from Texas
State University in 1986 with a BFA in Commercial
Art then moved to Miami, Florida where he
began his freelance illustration career. In 2009 he
relocated from Miami Beach to the breathtaking
mountains of Asheville, North Carolina where he
continued working with his commercial clientele
and, more importantly, began creating artwork
for himself. This new journey brought him back
full circle to where it all started for him…fantasy
and pop surreal art. He currently resides in
Weaverville, North Carolina where he is being
held hostage by his wife, two kids, and a mortgage.
Meet Fian and enjoy the opening reception on
First Friday, May 3rd from 5-7 p.m.
ing as he pulls out fantastical worlds off of the
Happy Easter!
and publishing markets for over 25 years. What
Woolworth Walk
25 Haywood Street Asheville, NC 28801 (828)
254-9234 • Woolworthwalk.com
Gallery Hours: Mon-Sat. 11-7pm., Sun. 11-5pm.
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