Against the Sky - Series 1

Based on the idea of looking through a closed eyelid. In other words, the texture of the inside of an eyelid as it pertains to the available light.

Against The Sky 1-1

"Standing Wash"

Against The Sky 1-2

"Faithfully Departed"

Against The Sky 1-3

"Permanence"

Available Now

In conjunction with Coleman's Authentic Irish Pub, Joseph M. Murphy is pleased to announce that prints of his artwork are now available for purchase. The prints depict scenes from the traditionally Irish neighborhood of Tipperary Hill in Syracuse, New York. Purchases may be made either through the artist's website or the Pub Gift Shoppe, which is located on 100 South Lowell Avenue in Syracuse.

A Blast From The Past

A photo has recently been unearthed of an early work by Joseph M. Murphy. The painting was done during the artist's senior year at Canastota High School in New York State and is still on permanent display at the school. It is clearly evident that the artist's skills were just beginning to advance and have grown and refined since then. For example, when rendering the human form, he now remembers to include BOTH arms. Oh, nostalgia.

Guest Artist Lecture

Mr. Murphy has just been confirmed as one of several special guest artists giving a presentation during the Youth Summer Art Program at the Fayetteville YMCA in upstate New York. Our artist will be lecturing on Friday July 30, 2010 and it is sure to be a treat. In already having ten prior years experience in teaching children swimming lessons, Joseph is well adverse as to what it takes to be an educator, no matter what the field, especially when it comes to making learning fun and productive.

... but it was just my imagination, running away with me

The image below is a finished sketch for a new piece about children learning swimming lessons during the summer. The final color composition is currently being made and will be posted back here, too, as soon as time permits.

"Brothers"