Karen Murphy | Oil Painter & Plein Air ArtistKaren Murphy is an American artist known for her expressive oil paintings and plein air landscapes inspired by the beauty of everyday places. Her love for art began in childhood with a simple box of crayons and countless coloring books, where she first discovered the magic of color mixing and highlights.At the age of eleven, Karen’s parents enrolled her in art classes where she studied pastels and portrait drawing and discovered Southwest Art Magazine. Seeing the work of professional artists ignited a lifelong passion for painting and deepened her appreciation for fine art.Today Karen primarily paints in oil, while also working in gouache, watercolor, and acrylic. She especially enjoys plein air painting, traveling to capture scenes directly from life. Painting outdoors allows her to observe changing light, color, and atmosphere—bringing energy and authenticity to her work.Now based in Alabama, Karen finds endless inspiration in new landscapes, small towns, and quiet moments of beauty. Through her paintings she hopes to share even a glimpse of what she sees and feels in the world around her—reflecting the wonder and beauty of God’s creation.Karen’s original paintings and small studies are available for collectors who appreciate heartfelt, observational art inspired by nature and everyday life.
