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"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."
Aunt Emily Original Oil
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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
Aunt Emily Canvas Giclee'
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“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
Aunt Emily Canvas Giclee'
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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
Aunt emily oil detail
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Aunt Emily Pencil Major Study
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Aunt Emily Pastel study
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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.
Aunt Emily in
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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
Aunt Emily pencil study
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"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
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355 (sold with tatting lace) | 16.13" x 13.81" | $265 | $200 SOLD OUT |
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"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
Aunt Emily Original Oil
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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
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Insurance Guide
Current Market Value & Insurance Guide ($CDN & $US)
Note 1: The same or no value in current value column means
images available at Paul Murray Galleries: Artist Proofs (s/n 65)
are available.
Note 2: Secondary Market Values are a range of actual
current buying and selling prices on the market (by private
collectors).
Note 3: Layaway plans are acceptable in some cases. Call for
more information on your favourite, or see our Art Gallery page for the
most current offers for sale.
Note 4: The issue price is set at time of publishing and
doesn’t change; the difference in US and Cdn prices is due to the
exchange when the image was issued.
RELEASE TITLE
EDITION SIZE s/n
YEARIssued
ISSUE PRICE
$CDN/$US
CURRENT VALUE
Price Range
Newly Released and Available for Delivery
All below are from the Appalachia Series.
Aunt Emily Pencil
680
$185 – $165
Briar Patch Pencil
680
$135 – $115
Briar Patch Trio
(large print + 2 sketches)
680
$175 – $155
Briar Patch Sketches
(2 separate sold as set)
Open
$65 – $55
Caped Coat Oil
680
$55 – $45
Delta Rose
New original glicée
680
$160 – $145
Gun Slinger (Milt)
680
$275 – $245
Hideaway Pencil
680
$115 – $85
John Proffit Pencil
680
$185 – $165
Red Maples Pastel
680
$75 – $65
Shine Still Mini Pastel
(Levi Collins)
680
$45 – $45
Shoe Strings Pastel
680
$130 – $130
Sun & Sorrow Mini Oil
(not yet released)
680
$55 – $55
New Original Giclées
Each one unique with hand coloring and drawing, must be sold framed.
Absolutely Maybe Pastel
680
$1,450 – $1,450
*Absolutely Maybe Pencil
95
$1,350 – $1,350
All Growd Up Pencil
95
$1,350 – $1,350
Aunt Emily Pencil
155
$2,350 – $2,350
Born In The Smokies
95
$1,250 – $1,250
Delta Rose
New Original Giclée
680
2006
$160 – $145
Forever & Ever
Original Giclée
85
$850 – $850
Lil Miss Pencil
175
$2,350 – $2,350
*Shoe Strings
Pencil set with Absolutely Maybe
95
$1,350 – $1,350
The Last Of The Legend Series
Some sold with material or artifacts depicted in pictures.
Almost Spring
Joey and Kitten
880
$375 – $345
Kitten & Bell
680
$145 – $95
Washboard Complaints
Zoé (with denim and pin)
680
$355 – $325
Daniel Oil
680
$385 – $300
$4,800 – $5,200
Sleigh Bells Oil Joseph & Daniel
Sold with sleigh bell and harness.
680
$385 – $300
$5,200 – $6,800
The Ouellette Series
Almost Spring Study Watercolor
680
$150 – $110
$200 – $350
Baking Flour & 1884-1984
Pastel Faces of Joey and Zoé (set of two)
275
$80 – $60
$1,600 – $2,200
Blue Denim Pastel
275
$50 – $40
$2,400 – $3,300
Evergreen Watercolor
185
$345 – $285
$2,600 – $3,300
Joseph Pastel
450
$125 – $95
$3,000 – $3,900
Little Dipper (set of two)
Small oil detail and large pencil
450
1988
$145 – $100
$500 – $850
Morning Wakeup Pastel
Finished Detail
450
1987
$85 – $75
$4,800 – $5,450
Morning Wakeup Study Watercolor
1500
1991
$85 – $75
$450 – $650
Ouellette Brothers Pencil
325
1978
$50 – $40
$3,500 – $3,800
Secrets Pastel
325
1985
$50 – $40
$4,600 – $5,850
The Final Piece Pastel
325
1987
$45 – $35
$600 – $950
Winter Days Pastel
285
1991
$325 – $300
$1,000 – $1,800
Wormwood Pastel
500
1980
$60 – $50
$4,200 – $4,900
Zoé Pastel
325
1984
$40 – $30
$2,400 – $2,900
The Mirrored Souls Collection
From the attic of Paul Murray, these are beginning sketches of paintings and studies.
Aunt Emily Mini Pastel
680
$45 – $45
Born in the Smokies Black & White
Open
$20 – $20
Daniel Mini Pastel
680
$45 – $45
Denim
680
$45 – $45
$100 – $150
Cradle Ridge Mini
680
$45 – $45
Cumberland Black & White
Open
$20 – $20
Dreamer Pencil
Open
$25 – $25
John Proffit Mini Pastel
680
$45 – $45
Josh Mini Pastel
680
$45 – $45
Lid’l Fannie Pastel
680
$45 – $45
Maude Pastel
680
$45 – $45
$100 – $150
Milt Pastel
680
$45 – $45
Morning Wakeup Mini Pastel
680
$45 – $45
On the Tracks
Open
$25 – $25
Pinecone Black & White
Open
$20 – $20
Shine Still Pastel (Levi Collins)
680
$45 – $45
Sun & Sorrow Oil (not released yet)
680
$55 – $55
Zoé’s Bonnet Pastel
680
$45 – $45
The Appalachia Series
All Mine Pastel
Sister of Lidle Cumberland
680
$165 – $135
$300 – $500
Appalachia Oil
450
1989
$120 – $90
$2,600 – $3,200
Aunt Emily Oil
Sold with tatting lace
385
$265 – $200
$3,850 – $4,600
Aunt Emily Pencil
680
$185 – $165
Below Pippi Passes Watercolor
450
1990
$130 – $110
$2,000 – $2,600
Born in the Smokies Oil
585
1990
$265 – $225
Caped Coat Oil
680
2006
$55 – $45
Clay County Oil
125
2003
$585 – $265
Cutshin Creek Watercolor
385
1994
$150 – $110
$1,200 – $1,400
Forever & Ever Watercolor
680
$145 – $135
Granni ‘N Josh Oil
680
$255 – $245
Hazel Patch Hollow Watercolor
450
1989
$130 – $100
$2,150 – $2,850
Hopeful-Hill Tennessee Watercolor
450
1990
$185 – $145
$2,000 – $2,500
Kentucky Stitch Pencil
Hands
680
$55 – $55
Lidle Cumberland Pastel
680
$95 – $85
$750 – 1,200
Lil’ Josh Pastel
Baby Boy
680
$125 – $90
Lil Miss Pencil
175
$125 – $115
$250 – $450
Liddle Zoé Oil
Full mouth color
385
$235 – $165
$355 – 465
L’Zoe Pencil
680
$115 – $85
Moonshiner Preliminary Watercolor
1500
1990
$85 – $75
$300 – $350
Shoe Strings Study #1 Pastel
680
2003
$65 – $45
Tennessee Bonnet Oil
450
1991
$265 – $225
$800 – $1200
(Tennessee) Moonshiner & Still Watercolor
525
1992
$225 – $175
$700 – $950
Tennessee Washboard Pencil
325
1982
$285 – $205
$800 – $1,200
The Piemakers Pencil
125
1986
$35 – $25
$3,850 – $4,250
Troubl’ Darlins Watercolor
(finished detail)
525
1992
$215 – $175
$700 – $1,200
Troubl’ Darlins Study Pastel
1500
$85 – $75
Other Prints
How Many Clowns Pastel
200
1989
$60 – $55
$2,200 – $3,200
Mooney Pastel (Clown)
680
2000
$55 – $45
$125 – 155
Hopey Pastel (Clown)
680
2000
$55 – $45
$125 – 155
Paul Murray Books
Mirrored Souls – A study of Paul Murray’s Art
Open
1990
$65 – $195
$350 – $500
Mirrored Souls – A Study of Paul Murray’s Art Limited Edition100% archival, leather spine, cover & decorative sleeve with ribbon, plus on location sketches from early years
450
1990
$650 – $650
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About
Paul Murray ~ His Story
“I’m trying to capture the last flicker of light of the past, the character and depth of the people of yesterday. I don’t know what an artist’s job is exactly. I do know I’m trying to capture something that is almost lost – fading fast.”
~ Paul Murray
In pencil and in paint, Paul Murray records the everyday lives of a few who remain hidden from this world. The Southern Appalachian mountain folk and the rural Canadian farmer, whose recluse or pioneer lifestyle, are detailed in Murray’s timeless faces.
“Murray is interested in the simple lives of his subjects in this complex age. His desire is to preserve the heritage and traditions of our forebears. This is not merely a nostalgic journey, but a chance to remember time-honored values. Murray continues to capture on canvas the inner beauty and the essence of these people. Many of his subjects live their entire lives without what the modern world considers necessities, such as electricity and running water.” *(quote from Jay Demier – Louise, writer of his book “Mirrored Souls”)
His subjects have a richness within that we find distant, strange, yet wonderful. His talent to capture the depth of every soul is not only unique but well mastered. In each weathered wrinkle, a life story is told, far past a glistening eye; the detail is revealed it is not what is visible but what is felt by the viewer. Murray’s use of negative space is rare, and here he balances beautifully; mystery, mood, and technique.
In the oil paintings, Daniel, Joseph and Aunt Emily, it is made easy for us to experience the hard work, the joy and the inner peace of his subjects. In the paintings of his childhood friend Joseph age 100, in the pencil-Aunt Emily age 103, and in the children, we understand a peace of heart, a pride, a wisdom, and an innocence. To capture all of this it is a task is not easily achieved. Murray does this while practicing the oldest and most arduous methods of painting. He has discovered passes on the dyeing techniques of the Dutch & Flemish masters of the 16 century.
His art studies:
Born just outside of Windsor, ON in a village called “St. Clair Beach”, Murray had the countryside just out his window. Always preoccupied with the study of his art; at the age of 10, Paul didn’t find it hard to skip school and walk 12 miles to visit his old hermit friends Joeseph and his siblings. These were the last of the pioneer lifestyles in this part of Canada. When he wasn’t on the ancient farm in Belle River, Ontario, he was in the library learning the techniques of the art masters of old and of current times. Some of those that most excited him were Rembrandt, Wyeth, and Rockwell.
Murray was already displaying his work at local art shows, where his paintings and commissions sold. At age 13, he left school and dedicated himself to preserving these rare people. Paul was either on his friend’s homestead learning to make tools by hand and live off the land, reading about the masters of art, or researching the history of Appalachian culture. Paul documents the lives of his subjects, he doesn’t just drop by for a short visit, he knows them for life, and even lives amongst them at times. Imagine yourself living this isolation, not trusting strangers, and having a young strange man knock on your door! Murray has chosen a risky career, walking in places where foreigners are not wanted. Although he travels these places with great respect and caution, he says it is the most fulfilling career one could have.
Many artists work in one medium only, but Murray has various mediums; pencil, pastel, egg tempera, oil and watercolor. He read all that he could on the elusive and eclectic mountain people of Appalachia and the Canadian settlers of the area. In seeing relatives in the south, he visited these areas, since an early age and the mountains and its people intrigued him deeply. Here he recognized the unique purity of such deep isolation, the hard struggle to survive, the pride and hundreds of years of knowledge kept alive in this hard place.
International Exposure & Public response:
Paul Murray began publishing his paintings and solo exhibitions at age 16. Most if not all of the limited releases of his art have sold out and his art has shown in almost 200 galleries internationally. His accomplishments to date are the publishing of his book in 1989, “Mirrored Souls – A study of Paul Murray’s art”. At this time special showings for schools were set up where Murray gave insight and motivational talks. He donated over 200 books libraries and schools and he traveled to the schools giving talks in 1990. Murray continually gives back to the community. His donations to many charities have helped raise more than a million dollars. His three day, one-man art galas every fall have garnered 3000-5000 patrons from all over the world. At times the lines on opening night shut down the roads leading to the lakeside venue in his home area. Since his paintings and in-depth research take many months, people sometimes get a rare chance to view both finished and unfinished works and are excited to learn about his development process.
Murray has been invited to show and won awards in the Museums such as New Mexico, Florida, England. He has been honored to be invited by his peers to various exhibits with world-caliber art masters like Robert Bateman, Glen Loates, Michael Dumas, Brent Townsend and George McLean and more.
Portraiture is among the hardest achievements for an artist and typically not a prolific one. Murray complicates this by his study of history and of an intimacy with the people he paints. His commitment to each picture to tell the truth of the person’s life and his strive for perfection causes intense involvement in each painting. Many pictures don’t make the final stages. Those few paintings that do make it to the frame are sold each year in his fall (Oct., Nov.) exhibits in his hometown area of Essex County and where his heart is, in Gatlinburg, TN.
His informal career and the extremely uncommercial subject matter has not brought him formal awards. Somewhat a rebel of the art world, Paul Murray’s rewards are the sell out of his limited editions and originals, a confirmation of the public’s appreciation for his endeavors. There has been an award-winning documentary done on him in 1989, plus many TV radio and newspaper interviews. Windsor Ontario made it front page news when Murray was to move away in 2007. Now back in his home area, Murray keeps his art at work in his “Passing it Forward” campaign, performance paintings “Music ‘n Arts Collide”, masterclasses, workshops and art exhibits.
Paul Murray is still a young man yet he is a veteran in his field. Let’s see what the future brings in the life of a man that has only ever wanted one thing.