Ramiro Fauve is an artist and musician.

Fauve studied painting in 1973 with Charles Nevad and in1974 painted his first mural with his friend, the late Los Angeles-based muralist/activist Eva Cockcroft in Warrensburg, New York.

Fauve joined Nike muralist David Larks in 1986. A year later, they became partners in Adrem Creative and painted murals across the US, appearing regularly on local and national news for their mega-mural work, such as the 70 feet X 90 feet Bo Jackson- Nike mural at Hollywood and Vine, and the Reebok Final Four murals in Kansas City and Denver.

Fauve formed his own company, Fauve Creations (fauecreations.com) in 1991 producing computer and traditional graphic design, paintings and backings for film and television, web design, sculpture, and photography. Today he is a highly sought-after designer, muralist and commissioned artist recognized for his unique photorealistic, expressionist-flavored work.

Fauve is best known for the 400 feet-long “LA Marathon, Year 2026” mural on the I-10 in Los Angeles and his Tupac- Shakur painting “Tupac Starry Night” for the album “R U Still Down?” Fauve continues to expand and explore his own personal fine art body of work.

In the music world, Fauve sings, has written over a thousand songs, plays guitar, keyboards, harmonica, and the South American percussion instrument called the bombo- performing on numerous albums and on stage. He has released two of his own CD’s, Fauve / Outta the Blue (solo folk rock) and O / See What You Want (progressive rock with co-creator Sam Glaser). He regularly lends his skills as producer, arranger, and engineer.

Born in Argentina, Fauve discovered an outlet for creative expression in his youth through art and song. Civil rights, 60's anti-war efforts, the struggles of farm workers, socio/political contribution, participation, passion and commitment were all hallmarks of his family upbringing. His real father was Carlos Fernandez Fauvety, a singer, musician and filmmaker- now deceased. His mother, Suni Paz, is a veteran activist folk singer and educator (Smithsonian Folkways label). His stepfather is sociologist Dale L. Johnson, who has written many textbooks on the subject and is now an organic farmer and real estate broker. He has a talented brother, keyboard player and guitarist, Juan Cruz Fernandez and two stepsisters, Kjersten, a real estate broker, and Kelcey a student.

Through exposure to his mother’s collaboration with such legends as Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan, Phil Ochs and Arlo Guthrie, Fauve came to understand the importance of communicating positive, progressive views – indeed, to stand and be counted. His personal works evoke a longing to express love, empathy and a deeper perception of the world.

He accompanies Paz in live concerts and on her many folk and children’s educational CD’s. Over the years, they have collaborated on countless projects for Del Sol Books, Hutton-Mifflin and many others. In 2006 he joined her on her latest Smithsonian Folkways Records release called Bandera Mia (Flag of Mine) acting as co-producer and arranger. He also lent his talents as vocalist, guitarist and percussionist. He is still writing and performing his music today with solo projects and with his progressive rock band called O (o-music.com).

• Designed and painted the 400 foot-long mural “L.A. Marathon Year 2026” on the I-10 freeway in Los Angeles, 1994
• Named as “Illustrator” for the Belding Award received by Ketchum Communications, 1991
• Painted the well-known 70 foot X 60 foot Nike/Bo Jackson mural at Hollywood & Vine with David Larks. The mural was shown in the opening shot of the film, Pretty Woman- seen widely on TV and in print, 1989
• Several entries in Robin Dunitz’s book Street Gallery: Guide to 1000 L.A. Murals
• Featured twice in Step-By-Step Graphics
• Appearances on CNN’s Headline News
• Three appearances on Star Search.