This Massachusetts native creates beautiful textured illustrations for children's books, editorial and educational clients. Her rich color palette is toned back and adds to the thoughtful, humble feeling in her work. Sweet characters with oversized heads and pointed toes fit well into lyrical environments and situations. Her gesso-stroked surfaces give the images a lively base to start from and use; color gets caught in the texture and gives the whole picture a rustic and shopworn look that is charming. A translucent paint layering technique, I believe, gives a beautiful glowing effect to the paintings. (Kelly Murphy's website)
