anita murphy

10″ x 10″ oil on canvas I have to admit that the mixture still does not appeal to me! I just cannot imaging what peanut butter and jelly would taste like together – I know I now have the ingredients and could try it but I just can’t bring myself to do it. I do…

My paints arrived on Friday! Spent a fun couple of hours with this apple. As usual I got way too tied up with the detail. I need to limit myself to big brushes – very hard to become detail oriented with big brushes. I’d like to thank Joe Lacorte who sent me a link to…

I posted this last night but didn’t write anything because I couldn’t think of anything to say. I’ve spent several hours wondering if I should remove it as I really am not sure what I think of this piece. But of course every piece should be a learning experience and this was certainly one of…

I set out today to do some plein aire work. I find working outside incredibly hard. The whole thing of carrying pastels, paper, board, easel out and then trying to find something that inspires me is so stressful! I set up in one spot, I liked the light in the leaves, falling on the bank…

Its been way too long since I did any artwork. We have moved to Pakistan since last I wrote. My daughter got married and the bridesmaid dresses turned out beautifully – the bride looked amazing! Ok I am a little biased. And now we are almost settled into our new house though I am still…

Ok! I know I need to show some new work but you will have to forgive me at least for a couple of days. My daughter is getting married and I have 4 bridesmaid dresses to make and suit for myself before my sewing machine gets packed and I head off to a new home.…

I drew this sheep for a friend on a virtual Christmas present exchange on WetCanvas! a couple of years ago. I’ve been having some work framed recently and decided that Sheep deserved a frame too. A great friend asked if I would sell him when she saw him framed so here is my second sale…