He’s finally done. After having attempted feathers for the first time with my last piece (blue jay), I was excited to continue my feather journey with a cardinal. Getting the right colour mixes to produce the variations of red was a challenge for me, but I have grown to love a good challenge. It’s when…
Author: Kelly Murphy
Artist
Christmas in July
It’s Christmas in July!Getting ready to have double-sided acrylic Christmas tree ornaments made for the upcoming London Christmas Craft Show at the Western Fair Agriplex (Nov 30-Dec 3). I know I’m a little early, but I can’t help it, I’m getting very excited for the event!
Duckling Won First Prize at Norwich Museum Gallery Juried Art Show
My hare and duckling are in the Norwich Museum Juried Art Show! You can visit the Oxford Creative Connections Gallery at the Norwich Museum until August 9th. Many local artists have their work on display and for sale. Drop on by, enjoy the art, and don’t forget to vote for your favourite work of art…
SOLD – Fox on Drafting Film
SOLD- Fox on Drafting Film I’m excited to announce that my original artwork of a fox on drafting film, which was displayed at the Oxford Creative Connections Gallery at the Elmhurst, has found its forever home.
Home County Music and Art Festival
The Home County Music and Art Festival is finally here! I am excited to be one of many vendors at the festival this year. Come on out and enjoy the music and art Friday, July 14th through Sunday, July 16th at Victoria Park in London.
Brooklyn (commission)
This is a portrait of Brooklyn that I was asked to create in her memory. It was an honour to be trusted with this commission, and I hope it brings some comfort in this time of grief.
Blue Jay
We all know that I love to draw fur: long fur, short fur, curly fur and straight fur, I love drawing fur. For this project however, I decided to step out of my comfort zone and try something new…feathers. So glad I did, as pushing yourself out of the comfort zone allows you to learn…
Red Squirrel
And here he is, done at last. Finding the right colour recipe was a bit tricky, but once it clicked, I was off to the races. The trick to creating more realistic shadows in the orangey-reds is to use purples. I’m really going to miss drawing this cheeky little fellow!
Online Store Up and Running
Exciting news! You can now visit my website and click on ‘Shop Online’ to access the Kelly Murphy Fine Art online shop hosted by Square. The link will open in a new tab, allowing you to browse and purchase prints and other merchandise. Greeting Cards Fridge magnet Keychain
Elmhurst Gallery Juried Art Show
My fox is in the Elmhurst Juried Art Show! You can visit the Oxford Creative Connections Gallery at the Elmhurst Inn in Ingersoll now until August 8th. Twenty local artists have their work on display and for sale. Drop on by, enjoy the art, and don’t forget to vote for your favourite work of art…
