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Two contemporary paintings by Mandi Murphy displayed hanging on a wall in a home.

Mixed Media Artist: Where Realism Meets Abstraction

Discover abstract realism that invites reflection and connection.

Original contemporary mixed media paintings by Mandi Murphy, where subjects beautifully meld with the world around them. Each piece begins as a loose, playful exploration and evolves into a meditative journey through mixed media finished as a rich oil painting. Find a piece that transforms your space and speaks to your soul.

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Texas Sunset by Mandi Murphy is a loose painting of a cow standing in a field with a pond in the far background
"Enlighten Me" by Mandi Murphy showcases a woman sitting in quite reflection. Abstract marks in blue and red swirl around

Mixed Media Original Art

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The road less traveled, a painting by mandi Murphy is shown displayed on a wall

Abstract Realism Prints

The painting break free by mandi murphy is showcased in a black room
The painting wallflower is hung above a couch in a cozy living room

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A Message to my Collectors

Each painting carries traces of my journey—from those first wild, exploratory layers of spray paint and ink to the meditative brushstrokes that bring order to chaos. I pour my experiences into every canvas, exploring the delicate balance between abstraction and realism, between the seen and unseen.

When you collect my work, you're not just acquiring a painting. You're embracing a moment of transformation, captured by a mixed media artist and finished in the rich depth of oil. You're choosing to surround yourself with art that provokes thought, sparks conversation, and breathes life into your space.

Thank you for allowing my contemporary mixed media art to be part of your story.

This painting speaks volumes about the connection between identity and orgin. "Th House that Built Me" by Mandi Murphy. "A mixed media painting where the face of a womn merges with and cradles a weathered yellow farmhouse. the womans partial face appears in ethereal whites and lavenders. at the top left, with her delicate hand reaching down to hold th house. Her elongated arm and body flow through the composition in brushy strokes of white and pink. The farmhouse, rendered with realistic detail, sits nestled against the woman's form as if growing from her essence. The background blends dreamy clouds and a ground scattered with golden flowers. This piece beautifully illustrates how orgins shape our identity, with the house litterly replacing the womans eyes- suggesting how our past influences ur vision of the world."

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You'll receive intimate glimpses into my creative process, first looks at new collections before they're released to the public, and exclusive access to limited edition prints. This is where I share the beautiful mess of creation—the happy accidents, the late-night inspirations, and the stories behind each painting that you won't find anywhere else.

For those who believe art isn't just something you hang on a wall, but a conversation that evolves with every glance.

I didn't find art....art found me when I needed it most.

About Mandi

Two years ago, I picked up a brush as a lifeline, not knowing it would become my purpose. With every mixed media layer I discovered pieces of who I truly am.

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My studio isn't some pristine white space with perfect lighting. It's my farm in Lexington, where paint-splattered sweats are my uniform and authenticity is my only rule. I create women who meld into their surroundings, animals that carry the cosmos in their forms—all speaking to that universal truth that we're connected to everything around us.

Artist Mandi Murphy stands in front of a gallery wall of her work

My What

  • I create contemporary mixed media paintings.

  • I begin with spontaneous, playful layers of spray paint, inks, and acrylics before introducing charcoal drawing and finishing with the rich depth of oil paint.

  • My work captures that magical space where boundaries dissolve, inviting viewers into moments of reflection that feel both deeply personal and universally connected.

My Artist Purpose 

  • I create art to heal my own spirit, 

  • My work serves as a visual reminder that we're all beautifully connected to everything around us, even when we feel isolated or disconnected.

  • People are drawn to my paintings because they create space for personal reflection, inviting viewers to see themselves in the delicate balance between chaos and order, reality and abstraction.

My Artistic Audience

  • My art speaks to the dreamers, the reflective souls, and those who seek beauty.

  • My paintings offer moments of pause in the rush of everyday life, visual invitations to breathe, reflect, and remember the magic.

  • When my work finds its home on someone's wall, it transforms their space into a daily touchpoint for meditation and wonder, a constant reminder of their own connection to something larger than themselves.

"Even Cowgirls get the Blues" by Mandi Murphy- where western grit meets artistic expression."A vibrant mixed media painting featuring a mysterious cowgirl in a western inspired outfit wih striking electric blue accents flowing through her clothing. She stands confidently against a bacdrop of warm golden yellows and soft whites, adjusting her wide-brimmed black hat that partially pbscures her face. the composition balances realistic portrature with abstract elements- delicate coral colored flower forms float around the edge of the scene, while bold brushstrokes and color transitions create a dreamlike atmosphere. The figure seems to both emerge from and meld into the background, embodying MandiMurphy's signature style of blending subjects with the background. The painting captures a moment of self-possession, with the cowgirl's stance suggesting both streangth and vulnerability, hghlighted by the neon like glow of the blue elements against the warm tones.
"Finding My Light" by Madi Murphy feels like witnessing someones soul during a moment of profound awakening. "A luminous mixed media portrait capturing a woman's face in profile, tilted upwards as if breatining in light or revelation. The figure glows with vibrant oranges and reds that radiate from within, contrasted against cooloer greens and blues taht swirl around the edges like cosmic energy. Murphy's signiture style blend realistic facial features with abstract color fields taht seem topour through and around the subject. The womans closed eyes and slightly parted lips suggest a moment of inner peace or spiritual connection, while the worm colors emanating from her kneck and face create the impression of inner light literally breaking through. this piece perfectly captures that transformative moment when wefinally recognize our own inner light after a journy through darkness."
"Jack of all Trades" by Mandi Murphy. "A luminous mixed media painting bathed in golden sunshine, featuring a serene woman in a wide-brimmed yellow hat, her eyes gently close in peaceful communion with nature. Ahes surrounded by wildlife- jackrabbbits- all melding together to in a dreamy meadow landscape. The composition glows with warm amber and honey tones in the upper portion, transitioning to vibrant greens and wouches of white. The loose expressive brushstrokes in the background contrast with the more detailed rendering of the subjects, creating the balance between abstraction and realism that defines Mandi Murphy's work."
"will you Stay" is a mixed media pinting by Mandi Murphy. "A dreamlike painting depicting a woman's lower body reclining in a bathtub. It is an arial view of the composition featuring pale legs and hands against the vibrant emrald green bath water filled with coral and yellow flowers. Using Murph's signature style of blending realism with abstraction the figure appears to be emerging from her environment. Her limbs rendered with realistic detail while the surounding elments dissolve into expressive brushstrokes and splshes of color. The intimate perspective creates a sence of peaceful vunerability, while the fowers represent areturn to natures embrace.

Create The World You Want to Live in

Step 1. Find your match

Find your favorite pieces, sit with them and let your connection grow.

Step 2. Order your art

Once ordered, I will personally package and ship your painting within 1o business days.

Step 3. Welcome your art home

This is the best part! You can finally witness every detail of the art you feel in love with.

Not to mention hang it in its designated spot you've been dreaming about!

"Your painting is propped on my mantel with roses I got for directing a kids program. It is the perfect backdrop and I get compliments every time someone comes over!"

Amanda Heridge

The print is perfect for our brand new house!

Katherine Glen

I vibe with that! Gorgeous, so awesome! Youre a wizard!

William (purchased Enlighten me)

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