2 CHARLES MURPHY Signed Framed Prints "PLAYING FOR THE BIRDS"

Musicians playing for the birds

Numbered 56/1500

The prints are 8" x 10",  the matting is 10" x 13" and the frames are 15 3/4" high x 14" wide

The frames have glass with ornate frame and wire hangers on the back

They were purchased for $125.00 each in a Traverse City MI Art Gallery

The frames have a few light scratches and a couple chips (see closeup pictures)

About the artist:

Charles Murphy grew up in southern Minnesota and remembers always wanting to be a painter. His grandfather, who was fluent with a pencil, served as his earliest inspiration.

Graduating from Minnesota State University with his BFA in Studio Art, he set off for Cape Cod to immerse himself in a community of artists. After his first taste of painting and exhibiting on the East Coast, he settled in the Grand Traverse Bay Area of northern Michigan. Once again, he found himself in a large community of artists. For several years, Murphy exhibited in art fairs around the state, garnering awards and a large audience of collectors. With additional assistance from galleries and dealers who represent him, his work found its way into many large corporate collections such as Kraft, General Motors, Prudential, Mead Corporation, International Harvester, U.S. Gypsum and John Hancock.

While his career as a painter took form he supplemented his income through another of his interests - woodworking. Murphy spent a number of years designing furniture and cabinets for shops in the Grand Traverse region. Seeking greater fulfillment from his painting, he set his woodworking aside and began teaching painting classes at regional art centers. Expanding on this experience he has undertaken extensive travel for his own painting as well as the opportunity to teach in a variety of environments. These pursuits have taken him around the United States, Europe, Nova Scotia, Hawaii and the Caribbean.

Charles has illustrated two books and been the subject of such publications as Artists Magazine’s 2002 limited edition calendar. Murphy was selected from a field of over 13,000 artists for the calendar. The Traverse Area Arts Council named Murphy “Art Educator of the Year” in 2003.
Charles R. Murphy’s work can be found at The Twisted Fish Gallery, Elk Rapids; Belstone Gallery, Traverse City; Treeline Gallery, Suttons Bay; and Gaslight Gallery, Petoskey. Murphy’s gallery work may also be previewed at ArtistsNorth.com/Murphy.

Charles Murphy grew up in southern Minnesota and remembers always wanting to be a painter. His grandfather, who was fluent with a pencil, served as his earliest inspiration.

Graduating from Minnesota State University with his BFA in Studio Art, he set off for Cape Cod to immerse himself in a community of artists. After his first taste of painting and exhibiting on the East Coast, he settled in the Grand Traverse Bay Area of northern Michigan where he again found himself in a large community of artists. For several years, Murphy exhibited in art fairs around the state, garnering awards and a large audience of collectors. With additional assistance from galleries and dealers who represent him, his work found its way into many large corporate collections such as Kraft, General Motors, Prudential, Mead Corporation, International Harvester, U.S. Gypsum and John Hancock.

While his career as a painter took form he supplemented his income through another of his interests, woodworking. Murphy spent a number of years designing furniture and cabinet making for shops in the Grand Traverse region. Seeking greater fulfillment from his painting, he set the woodworking aside and began teaching painting classes and workshops at regional art centers. Expanding on this experience he has undertaken more travel for his own painting as well as the opportunity to teach in a variety of environments. These pursuits have taken him around the U.S. to France, Spain, Italy, Nova Scotia, Hawaii and the Caribbean.

Charles has illustrated two books; the first, a collaboration with a young, learning disabled writer yielding the award winning "Reach for the Moon," published by Scholastic and the second, a children's book titled "Smokey the Raccoon," published by P.J. Publishing. In 2002 Charles was flattered to have his work, selected for publication in Artists' Magazine's 2002 limited edition calendar. The calendar features 13 artists juried from a field of 13,000. The Traverse Area Arts Council named Charles "Art Educator of the Year" in 2003. For information on scheduled classes and workshops, 231.941.9488. He currently teaches painting during Fall, Winter and Spring programs at the Art Center in Traverse City, Michigan.

Charles Murphy grew up in southern Minnesota and remembers always wanting to be a painter. His grandfather, who was fluent with a pencil, served as his earliest inspiration.

Graduating from Minnesota State University with his BFA in Studio Art, he set off for Cape Cod to immerse himself in a community of artists. After his first taste of painting and exhibiting on the East Coast, he settled in the Grand Traverse Bay Area of northern Michigan where he again found himself in a large community of artists. For several years, Murphy exhibited in art fairs around the state, garnering awards and a large audience of collectors. With additional assistance from galleries and dealers who represent him, his work found its way into many large corporate collections such as Kraft, General Motors, Prudential, Mead Corporation, International Harvester, U.S. Gypsum and John Hancock.

While his career as a painter took form he supplemented his income through another of his interests, woodworking. Murphy spent a number of years designing furniture and cabinet making for shops in the Grand Traverse region. Seeking greater fulfillment from his painting, he set the woodworking aside and began teaching painting classes and workshops at regional art centers. Expanding on this experience he has undertaken more travel for his own painting as well as the opportunity to teach in a variety of environments. These pursuits have taken him around the U.S. to France, Spain, Italy, Nova Scotia, Hawaii and the Caribbean.

Charles has illustrated two books; the first, a collaboration with a young, learning disabled writer yielding the award winning "Reach for the Moon," published by Scholastic and the second, a children's book titled "Smokey the Raccoon," published by P.J. Publishing. In 2002 Charles was flattered to have his work, selected for publication in Artists' Magazine's 2002 limited edition calendar. The calendar features 13 artists juried from a field of 13,000. The Traverse Area Arts Council named Charles "Art Educator of the Year" in 2003. For information on scheduled classes and workshops, 231.941.9488. He currently teaches painting during Fall, Winter and Spring programs at the Art Center in Traverse City, Michigan.

Charles Murphy grew up in southern Minnesota and remembers always wanting to be a painter. His grandfather, who was fluent with a pencil, served as his earliest inspiration.

Graduating from Minnesota State University with his BFA in Studio Art, he set off for Cape Cod to immerse himself in a community of artists. After his first taste of painting and exhibiting on the East Coast, he settled in the Grand Traverse Bay Area of northern Michigan where he again found himself in a large community of artists. For several years, Murphy exhibited in art fairs around the state, garnering awards and a large audience of collectors. With additional assistance from galleries and dealers who represent him, his work found its way into many large corporate collections such as Kraft, General Motors, Prudential, Mead Corporation, International Harvester, U.S. Gypsum and John Hancock.

While his career as a painter took form he supplemented his income through another of his interests, woodworking. Murphy spent a number of years designing furniture and cabinet making for shops in the Grand Traverse region. Seeking greater fulfillment from his painting, he set the woodworking aside and began teaching painting classes and workshops at regional art centers. Expanding on this experience he has undertaken more travel for his own painting as well as the opportunity to teach in a variety of environments. These pursuits have taken him around the U.S. to France, Spain, Italy, Nova Scotia, Hawaii and the Caribbean.

Charles has illustrated two books; the first, a collaboration with a young, learning disabled writer yielding the award winning "Reach for the Moon," published by Scholastic and the second, a children's book titled "Smokey the Raccoon," published by P.J. Publishing. In 2002 Charles was flattered to have his work, selected for publication in Artists' Magazine's 2002 limited edition calendar. The calendar features 13 artists juried from a field of 13,000. The Traverse Area Arts Council named Charles "Art Educator of the Year" in 2003. For information on scheduled classes and workshops, 231.941.9488. He currently teaches painting during Fall, Winter and Spring programs at the Art Center in Traverse City, Michigan.