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My Western Inspirations collection breathes cosmic energy into the untamed spirit of Texas.

"A luminous mixed media painting bathed in golden sunshine, featuring a serene woman in a wide-brimmed yellow hat, her eyes gently closed in peaceful communion with nature. She's surrounded by wildlife - a gray rabbit and what appears to be a jackalope (rabbit with antlers) - all melding together in a dreamy meadow landscape. The composition glows with warm amber and honey tones in the upper portion, transitioning to vibrant greens and touches of white wildflowers at the bottom. Murphy's signature technique is evident as the woman and animals seem to simultaneously emerge from and dissolve into their surroundings, creating a visual meditation on the interconnectedness of all living beings. The loose, expressive brushwork in the background contrasts with the more detailed rendering of the subjects, creating that balance between abstraction and realism that defines Murphy's work."

A woman in a red hat emerges from vibrant chaos. Her figure melts into abstract brushstrokes of crimson, teal, and gold. Realistic portrait meets expressive abstraction as she simultaneously exists within and becomes part of the colorful world surrounding her.

"A vibrant mixed media painting featuring a mysterious cowgirl figure in a western-inspired outfit with striking electric blue accents flowing through her clothing. She stands confidently against a backdrop of warm golden yellows and soft whites, adjusting her wide-brimmed black hat that partially obscures her face. The composition balances realistic portraiture with abstract elements - delicate coral-colored flower forms float around the edges 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 Murphy's signature style of blending subject with surroundings. The painting captures a moment of quiet self-possession, with the cowgirl's stance suggesting both strength and vulnerability, highlighted by the neon-like glow of the blue elements against the warm tones."

A vibrant mixed media painting titled "Where is My Mind" by Mandi Murphy that depicts a woman spinning a lasso. She stands confidently in green pants and a blue top, wearing sunglasses with one hand on her hip. The lasso creates a white spiral extending from her hand. In the background is a vintage blue truck against a dreamlike landscape of bright yellows, pinks, and blues with abstract cloud formations. The painting features Murphy's signature style blending realism with abstract elements, using bold colors and textured brushwork that creates a surreal, energetic atmosphere where the figure appears to both emerge from and command the colorful environment around her.

A vibrant painting titled "Fuerte" by Mandi Murphy depicting a striking figure wearing a traditional sombrero with a golden halo-like effect surrounding it. The subject has blue-streaked hair and wears a flowing turquoise blouse with layered beaded necklaces in blue and red tones. They have a burgundy skirt or lower garment and a determined facial expression with piercing eyes gazing slightly to the side. The background features warm yellows and golds that create a glowing effect behind the figure. The painting combines realistic portraiture with vibrant color choices and expressive brushwork, showcasing Murphy's signature style that blends cultural elements with contemporary artistic techniques. The elongated vertical composition emphasizes the dignified posture of the subject.

A vibrant painting titled "Bitch I'm a Cow" by Mandi Murphy featuring a row of white and purple-tinted cattle against a fiery orange and red background. The composition shows several cows standing in a line, with the central cow prominently displaying a bright yellow ear tag. The painting uses expressive brushstrokes and a bold color palette dominated by reds, oranges, purples, and whites that create a striking contrast. The cattle's faces and bodies are rendered with loose, gestural strokes that give them a sense of movement and energy while maintaining their recognizable forms. The warm background creates a dramatic effect that makes the white forms of the animals stand out dramatically, showcasing Murphy's mixed media approach that blends realism with abstraction.

A dynamic mixed media painting of a horse in motion, depicted in rich browns and warm rusty tones against a dreamy turquoise blue background. The horse appears to be leaping or stretching upward through the composition, with its head and front legs extending toward the top of the canvas. The background features expressive brushstrokes of aqua and teal with a striking horizontal band of vibrant orange-red near the bottom, resembling a sunset horizon. Small pink and red marks appear along the right edge, adding texture to the abstract environment. The painting blends realistic elements of the horse with abstract techniques, creating a sense of the animal melding with its ethereal surroundings.

This mixed media painting titled "Deer and Bird Three" depicts a white spotted deer standing in the center of a vibrant, abstract landscape. The background features chartreuse yellow in the upper portion transitioning to rich teals and greens below. A large purple-burgundy floral form appears in the lower left corner, while a small dark bird silhouette can be seen on the right side. The composition includes splashes of red and white highlights throughout. The painting has a textured, layered appearance with visible brushstrokes and a black border framing the colorful central image. The deer is realistically rendered while the surrounding environment is more expressively painted, creating a dreamlike quality where the animal appears to both exist within and merge with its surroundings.

A mixed media painting of a jackalope (rabbit with antlers) with a white face and body featuring brown, red, and spotted markings. The jackalope stands centered against a richly textured abstract background of gold, teal, and dark blue. Gold leaf creates a luminous effect throughout the composition, especially in the background where it resembles moonlight. The jackalope's large black antlers extend upward dramatically against the golden backdrop, while subtle flecks of various colors and textures blend the creature with its mystical surroundings.

A mixed media painting depicting a white longhorn cow standing in a vibrant sunset landscape. The scene features warm orange, red, and pink hues throughout the foreground, with tall grass rendered in expressive brushstrokes. The background shows a dramatic sunset sky with blues transitioning to bright orange and red at the horizon, with what appears to be a small body of water reflecting the colorful sky. The cow, with its distinctive horns, stands prominently in the lower right portion of the canvas, its white coat contrasting against the rich, warm colors of the Texas landscape.

"Abstract portrait of a woman with her face tilted upward in contemplation, painted in vibrant oranges, yellows, and greens that blend into the background. This mixed media piece from Mandi Murphy's Wallflower Girls series features the subject partially melding with her surroundings, creating a meditative atmosphere that invites self-reflection."

Original Oil Paintings: Contemporary Mixed Media & Abstract Realism

My Dual Worlds: Wallflower Girls & Western Inspirations

My collection speaks to the two sides of my artistic soul – the introspective seeker and the Texas-born dreamer.

Abstract Animal Artwork

Vibrant mixed media painting featuring a doe and fawn in brilliant turquoise and spring greens. This original artwork blends realistic wildlife with abstract expression, creating a meditative piece celebrating nature's connection.

A vibrant mixed media painting of a fox set against a deep blue background. The fox's fur is rendered in bright oranges, yellows, and whites with splashes of blue and pink, giving it an ethereal, colorful appearance. The animal gazes directly at the viewer with alert eyes. Abstract elements include red circular shapes and white gestural lines that swirl around the fox, creating movement and energy. The painting combines realistic animal portraiture with abstract, dreamlike elements in Mandi Murphy's signature style that blends the subject with its surreal environment.

Tiger jumping through an abstract background

A painting of a roseate spoonbill standing in dark water, with its vibrant pink wings outstretched. The bird's distinctive white body and spoon-shaped bill are prominently featured as it appears to be landing or taking off, creating ripples in the water's surface. The background shows lush green marsh grasses and shadowy vegetation, creating a natural wetland setting. The artist has captured the dramatic moment with rich colors and textured brushwork, contrasting the bird's bright pink plumage against the darker, more subdued tones of the surrounding environment.

A dramatic portrait painting of a dark horse's head and upper neck against a black background. The horse is wearing a white halter and has one eye visible, which reflects light and gives the animal a soulful expression. The artist has used shades of gray, blue, and subtle brown highlights to capture the glossy sheen of the horse's coat and the texture of its mane. The painting style is realistic with careful attention to the contours of the horse's facial features and the play of light across its muscular form. The stark contrast between the dark horse and the even darker background creates a powerful, moody atmosphere.

This painting titled "The Road Less Traveled" by Mandi Murphy features a brown horse with a dark mane standing in a field of golden wheat or tall grass. The horse is portrayed in a realistic style but set against an abstract, dreamy background of soft blues, whites, and earth tones with dripping paint effects at the top. Two butterflies flutter near the horse, enhancing the serene, contemplative mood. The painting exemplifies Murphy's signature mixed media approach that blends realism with abstraction, where the subject melds into its surroundings through layers of texture and color. The ethereal quality creates a meditative atmosphere that invites viewers to reflect on the connection between the animal and its environment.

My Wallflower Girls collection: Abstract realism meets portraiture

"A haunting mixed media painting where the face of a woman merges with and cradles a weathered yellow farmhouse. The woman's partial face appears in ethereal whites and lavenders at the top left, with her delicate hand reaching down to hold the 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, shadowy trees, and a ground scattered with golden flower-like shapes. This piece from Murphy's Wallflower series beautifully illustrates how our origins shape our identity, with the house literally replacing the woman's eyes - suggesting how our past influences our vision of the world."

"A striking mixed media painting featuring a realistic black and white rendering of a woman's lower face with mouth open in a scream or shout, dramatically contrasted against a vibrant, abstract background of pinks, yellows, greens and oranges with expressive brushstrokes and marks. The top of the woman's head is intentionally omitted, symbolizing a mind that's unraveling or expanding beyond boundaries. The chaotic yet beautiful abstract elements seem to be both emerging from and surrounding the figure, creating a powerful visual metaphor for internal emotional states spilling into external expression."

"A striking mixed media portrait where worlds of black and white and color converge in breathtaking contrast. A woman's face, rendered in dramatic monochromatic grays and blacks, emerges from a garden of delicate white and cream roses with subtle yellow accents. Her eyes are intentionally obscured – a signature element of Murphy's Wallflower Girls series – inviting the viewer to project themselves into her emotional landscape. The woman's lips, slightly parted, suggest a moment of realization or quiet confession. Colorful abstract elements dance at the edges of her form, creating the impression that she's both dissolving into and emerging from the floral elements surrounding her. The stark contrast between the grayscale portrait and the soft, dreamy roses creates a visual tension that perfectly captures the painting's Alice in Wonderland-inspired title – a moment of regret or reflection on choices made and paths not taken. The composition invites viewers into that meditative space that Murphy so masterfully creates, where self-reflection becomes a pathway to deeper understanding."

Enlighten me is a mixed media painting by Mandi Murphy that features a woman sitting in reflection. The abstract blue and red elements represent her thoughts

This mixed media portrait shows a woman's face with intense, piercing eyes looking directly at the viewer. The figure is rendered with realistic features – defined eyes, nose, and vibrant red lips – while simultaneously blending into an abstract, textured background. Rich red floral elements appear throughout the composition, particularly around the top of her head and lower portion of the painting. The artwork employs a diverse color palette including whites, golds, teals, reds, and black, with visible brushstrokes and drips creating a layered effect. This painting exemplifies Mandi Murphy's signature style of combining realism with abstraction, where the subject appears to meld with the surrounding world in a thoughtful, meditative atmosphere.

This charcoal drawing depicts a woman in a moment of deep expression, with her head tilted back and her face lifted upward in what appears to be ecstasy or release. She wears a strappy dress or slip with flowing fabric that drapes naturally across her form. The drawing employs a minimalist approach with strong contrasts between light and shadow, highlighting the elegant lines of her neck, collarbone, and arms. The background is intentionally sparse, keeping focus on the emotional intensity of the figure. This piece shows Mandi Murphy's skill in drawing, which she often incorporates into her mixed media process before applying oil paints. The signature "Mandi" can be seen in the bottom right corner. This drawing demonstrates the meditative, thoughtful quality that Murphy aims to evoke in her work.

"A dreamlike mixed media painting depicting a woman's lower body reclining in a lush garden setting. The composition features pale, luminous legs and hands against a vibrant emerald green background filled with scattered coral and yellow flowers. Using Murphy's signature style of blending realism with abstraction, the figure appears to be both part of and emerging from her environment - her limbs rendered with realistic detail while the surrounding elements dissolve into expressive brushstrokes and splashes of color. The intimate perspective creates a sense of peaceful vulnerability, while the wildflowers and garden setting suggest a return to nature's embrace. The painting invites viewers into a moment of quiet meditation on the connection between the human form and the natural world that nurtures it."

This mixed media artwork shows a diving or falling figure rendered in white and pale tones against a rich, textured background of deep teals, blues, and touches of pink, green, and yellow. The background features a highly textural surface with what appears to be handwritten text subtly integrated into the layers. The figure, seemingly in motion with outstretched limbs, is depicted in a loose, gestural style that contrasts with the complexity of the background. This piece exemplifies Mandi Murphy's technique of beginning with loose, expressive backgrounds using various media (possibly spray paints, inks, and acrylics) before adding more defined elements. The painting creates a sense of the subject melding with their environment, reflecting Murphy's artistic philosophy of exploring connections between individuals and their surroundings. The textured surface shows her layered approach to creating depth and nuance in her backgrounds.

This mixed media painting features abstracted pink and white flowers prominently arranged at the bottom of the composition. A hand rests gently at the top of the image, above a curved, rounded form rendered in warm flesh tones with subtle yellow and pink undertones. The artwork combines delicate charcoal line work with oil paint, creating a balance between realistic elements and more abstract, expressive qualities. The background incorporates subdued reds and earthy tones that contrast with the softer floral elements. This piece exemplifies Mandi Murphy's signature style of blending realism with abstraction, creating layers of visual interest through her mixed media approach. The painting invites viewers into a moment of quiet contemplation, reflecting Murphy's aim to create art that encourages self-reflection and meditation.

This mixed media painting shows an inverted figure wearing white clothing against a complex abstract background. The figure appears to be falling or floating with their face visible at the bottom of the composition. The background consists of fragmented geometric and organic shapes in teal, red, gold, blue, and black tones. White linear elements cut across the canvas, creating contrast with the darker areas. Hints of red circular forms appear in several areas of the composition. The painting combines realistically rendered human elements with abstract expressionist techniques.

This mixed media painting depicts a woman's back viewed from behind, with her dark hair up in a bun. Perched on her shoulder is a colorful parrot with outstretched wings, featuring vibrant yellow, blue, orange, and white plumage. The woman wears what appears to be a white corset or garment with lacing visible at the back. The background consists of muted grays and greens with dripping, abstract elements. The composition creates a striking juxtaposition between the bright, dynamic bird and the more subdued, monochromatic rendering of the human figure. The painting style combines realistic elements with abstract, expressive techniques.

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