"Aunt Emily had never been more than 6 miles from home. The same as her mother and mother's mother; imagine the pure history we are talking to when we visit her."................................SOLD OUT Call for availability! 1-800-567-3220 Selling Range: $3,850 – $4,600

"What sweetness and peacefulness she shows us. I think everyone deserves a grandmother just like her. Aunt Emily, a strong willed and proud women of the rugged hills of Appalachia. She can survive the harshest winter and the driest summer. Her pride glows as strong as the sun on her face."

"There sat Aunt Emily (103) by the window in her favorite chair, like a queen on her throne... her royal cape over her shoulders... the delicate light of dawn dancing over her face. We felt as though we were in the presence of a queen; when she spoke her stories spilled out like music in a song. She told us of days long past."

There sat Aunt Emily (103) by the window in her favorite chair, like a queen on her throne... her royal cape over her shoulders.. the delicate light of dawn dancing over her face. "...her all knowing glimmer ...the secrets she holds...her forever majesty!" We felt as though we were in the presence of a queen; when she spoke her stories spilled out like music in a song. She told us of days long past. Still, we were awed by the strength of her presence. After a while, we said good-bye unknowingly for the last time. Emily died short while later. Another legend lost." PM

“There sat Aunt Emily (103) by the window, in her favorite chair - like a queen on her throne. Her royal cape over her shoulders, the delicate light of dawn dancing over her face. Her all-knowing glimmer, the secrets she holds, her forever majesty.” -Paul Murray- Click on the image for enlarged close-up. Make sure to scroll to the bottom of the page until you see page numbers and a forward arrow so you can continue your discovery of Murray's art......."

There sat Aunt Emily (103) by the window in her favorite chair, like a queen on her throne... her royal cape over her shoulders.. the delicate light of dawn dancing over her face. "...her all knowing glimmer ...the secrets she holds...her forever majesty!" We felt as though we were in the presence of a queen; when she spoke her stories spilled out like music in a song. She told us of days long past. Still, we were awed by the strength of her presence. After a while, we said good-bye unknowingly for the last time. Emily died short while later. Another legend lost." PM

The subjects depicted are actual characters, most of which still live today much like the pioneers long ago. Their choice of a peaceful solitary life is expressed in the emotional portraits of Paul Murray. Capturing living history & richness of soul, is constant passion of Murray’s. The Appalachian Mountains and rural homeland farms have been his palettes since childhoodHe spent so much time on the farms since age 10 that he quit school at age 13 to draw full time. He published his first edition at age 16. Paul was showing his originals since age 11. “Mirrored Souls a Study of Paul Murrays’ Art” was published with stories of all of these unique mountain folk of Southern Appalachia. Murray is now an accomplished veteran in his chosen field.. His work has shown with some of the world’s finest; Robert Bateman, Michael Dumas, Brent Townsend, George McLean, and more. Since 16 yrs of age he has held one man shows and in the later year’s original auctions, to sold out successes. Now around 50yrs, Paul Murray once again is releasing new areas of his original process. He will release upon request, major and raw studio and location studies. If you find your favorite original sold ask what Murray may have in his studio that may be refined for public viewing. The major originals take many years of research and studying, and much preliminary work is done. To Murray at the time, these works may seem not worthy; this often happens when an artist has a preconceived idea of his successful finished idea. In many cases these studies are wonderful, insightful and intimate to both the viewer and the artist. Please call and inquire about this option, while the opportunity lasts. Kati-Jane

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Study for " Aunt Emily" - oil Paul Murray spends months to years researching the folks still living this primitive, proud lifestyle. Then he spends many months, some times as many as 18 months creating the perfect pose and way to capture the essence of the subject. In Aunt Emily he created a masterpiece, and many of his prepatory studies, are wonderful. Call if you are interested in having him finish a study for you. The price ranges by medium and size $2400 to $5800...call for info 1-800-567-3220 ask for Kati-Jane J.

This is one of many studies created for a oil painting currently being worked on. If it interests you please inquire about more studies and the finished piece. 1-800-567-3220

"There is a part of the world that remains locked away from the world around it. I think Emily Spence, the old woman in this painting, shows the dark side of Appalachia that few of us will ever see." Paul Murray..........................SOLD OUT Selling Range;$2,600 – $3,200Call for availability! 1-800-567-3220

"Aunt Emily had never been more than 6 miles from home. The same as her mother and mother's mother; imagine the pure history we are talking to when we visit her."................................SOLD OUT Call for availability! 1-800-567-3220 Selling Range: $3,850 – $4,600

There sat Aunt Emily (103) by the window in her favorite chair, like a queen on her throne... her royal cape over her shoulders.. the delicate light of dawn dancing over her face. "...her all knowing glimmer ...the secrets she holds...her forever majesty!" We felt as though we were in the presence of a queen; when she spoke her stories spilled out like music in a song. She told us of days long past. Still, we were awed by the strength of her presence. After a while, we said good-bye unknowingly for the last time. Emily died short while later. Another legend lost." PM

There sat Aunt Emily (103) by the window in her favorite chair, like a queen on her throne... her royal cape over her shoulders.. the delicate light of dawn dancing over her face. "...her all knowing glimmer ...the secrets she holds...her forever majesty!" We felt as though we were in the presence of a queen; when she spoke her stories spilled out like music in a song. She told us of days long past. Still, we were awed by the strength of her presence. After a while, we said good-bye unknowingly for the last time. Emily died short while later. Another legend lost." PM

The subjects depicted are actual characters, most of which still live today much like the pioneers long ago. Their choice of a peaceful solitary life is expressed in the emotional portraits of Paul Murray. Capturing living history & richness of soul, is constant passion of Murray’s. The Appalachian Mountains and rural homeland farms have been his palettes since childhoodHe spent so much time on the farms since age 10 that he quit school at age 13 to draw full time. He published his first edition at age 16. Paul was showing his originals since age 11. “Mirrored Souls a Study of Paul Murrays’ Art” was published with stories of all of these unique mountain folk of Southern Appalachia. Murray is now an accomplished veteran in his chosen field.. His work has shown with some of the world’s finest; Robert Bateman, Michael Dumas, Brent Townsend, George McLean, and more. Since 16 yrs of age he has held one man shows and in the later year’s original auctions, to sold out successes. Now around 50yrs, Paul Murray once again is releasing new areas of his original process. He will release upon request, major and raw studio and location studies. If you find your favorite original sold ask what Murray may have in his studio that may be refined for public viewing. The major originals take many years of research and studying, and much preliminary work is done. To Murray at the time, these works may seem not worthy; this often happens when an artist has a preconceived idea of his successful finished idea. In many cases these studies are wonderful, insightful and intimate to both the viewer and the artist. Please call and inquire about this option, while the opportunity lasts. Kati-Jane