Roberta Murray
Red Deer, AB
Poetic impressionist painter of the Canadian landscape, wildlife, and people.
MessageRoberta Murray is a poetic impressionist painter from Alberta, Canada. From a young age art has been an important part of her life. It started with an entry in a baby book at age 2; “very artistically able”. Roberta’s great x2 uncle was a prominent water-colourist and founding member of some of Canada’s longest running art associations. Her grandmother and mother were both hobby painters, so there was never a lack of encouragement for her to pursue painting.
Through painting Roberta is attempting to present a visual story about life, love, and the importance of nature and the land. She tries not to copy the reality of her subject, but a sense of emotion that will allow the viewers to create their own interpretations. She uses softer colours, loose brushstrokes, and layered texture to add depth and feeling to the work.
The majority of Roberta’s work is on a smaller canvas to encourage a more intimate conversation between the work and viewer, like a secret being shared between friends. A very limited number of larger works are available per year.
Roberta is inspired by the Dutch, Soviet and French impressionists. She is a juried member of the Federation Of Canadian Artists. Her works hang in private and public collections around the world.
Statement
Since childhood art has been my window into freedom – a private retreat that I could escape into. Painting, drawing, and photography were a means for me to create my own world; a world that could take me on a journey to places real and imagined. Rather than documenting this journey in a written journal, I have used a visual language to express the stories and emotions I would not otherwise be able to tell.
My passions in life have always revolved around nature, animals, and stories of life back then, so these are the subjects I am naturally drawn to within my work. I try to work in a looser, expressive style to capture a fleeting mood or impression. I try not to copy nature exactly, but a sentiment that will allow you to connect with the represented spirit and create your own interpretations. It is my hopes these works will create an emotional response in you that goes beyond what is readily understood.
Notes:
Paintings are sold unframed unless otherwise indicated. Prices include shipping in North America.
Prices subject to change.
All work © Roberta Murray
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