Other Creative Work

Scenes from Philly, all taken post-oculoplastic visit 👁️

Philadelphia on a beautiful early evening.

A few books my mom and I scored at last week’s @tysonslibraryfriends book sale. I was pleased to find a few Hopper paintings of Truro, a reminder of last year’s wonderful trip to @castlehilltruro for @mitchell_johnson_artist’s annual show. It’s interesting to see the same places through the eyes of different, but related (figuratively speaking, of course), artists.

Progress.

Using my @sennelier1887 palette helps me figure out where to go with an autumn image of East Setauket.

Inching toward abstraction 🎨 @smithcollegebotanicgarden @smithcollege

A beautiful sky to cap off our last night of the amazing summer painting program @atbennington 🎨

Summer camp @atbennington

Abstract attempt of The End of the World @atbennington 🖊️

Summer camp show set up @atbennington 🎨

Elements of My Creative Practice

My professional work has always been connected to a broader creative practice.

I draw, photograph, paint, make things with my hands, and pay close attention to the natural world.

My wet felted work grew out of an interest in color, texture, landscape, and natural materials. Each piece is inspired by the colors, patterns, and moods of the world around me—sea, sky, earth, and flora.

I also enjoy plein air painting and drawing, particularly as a way of slowing down and looking closely at a place.

These aren’t separate interests so much as different ways of seeing.

Wearable Art

Through wet felting, I combine wool, silk, and other fine fibers to create scarves, cowls, and wraps inspired by nature.

Each piece is handmade and one of a kind.

Painting + Drawing

I regularly work from observation, including plein air painting and drawing. These studies are another way of paying attention to landscape, light, color, and the details of a place.

Follow my creative process on Instagram: @jmurphyworks