Alison Murphy

Experienced in the use of Oils, Pastel, graphite, pen, coloured pencils and acrylics, Alison’s early works were commissions of historic buildings and other rural subjects.

While living in the Central Burnett she served as an Art Steward for the Mundubbera Show Society for many years and was a member of the Regional Arts Development Fund Committee. Awarded the Australia Day Senior Cultural Award-Mundubbera Shire. Encouraged by prizes and sales at numerous regional shows, exhibitions and commissions, she continued to paint in different media, and her work has been acquired by Shire Councils, City Councils and Regional Government Departments as well as by private collectors nationally.

She has been selected as an exhibiting finalist in the Brisbane Rotary Art Spectacular every year since 2013 with multiple sales at these events.
Selected as an exhibiting finalist at the Lethbridge Landscape Prize 2021 and 2022 with sales. Recent works are landscapes, beach scenes and florals using Oils or Pastels, with an interest in figure studies and fine pen detail work. Commissions are accepted.

Artist Statement

The soft blue grey distance and colours of the Australian bush challenge me to create Landscape artworks that convey Australia’s unique light. I enjoy capturing “beach moments” in pastel, which usually convey a sense of family and friends in open spaces. When time permits, I enjoy painting florals and nature in pastel. Many of my artworks convey a sense of space and viewers often comment that they are “peaceful” or “serene.”

My recent work is traditional in style using oil on board / canvas, or pastel. All materials and framing are professional quality for archival purposes.