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CARNEGIE HALL ART WALK
BUY ART. SUPPORT ARTISTS. SUPPORT CARNEGIE HALL.

MUSEUM GALLERY

MISTY MURRAY-WALKUP & TIA WALKUP

Runs through June

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Misty Murray-Walkup

Artist Statement:

“I love painting in realism, and wildlife is by far my favorite subject. I enjoy bringing the zoo inside my head to life on canvas with my brush and paint.”

 

Artist Biography:

            Misty Murray-Walkup is a self-taught artist and illustrator with over 30 years of experience. A lifelong resident of Greenbrier County, WV, she enjoys working from her home studio, where she gets to make the most of her time with her family. With a passion for realism, Misty’s favorite subject is animals, especially wildlife. She has won numerous awards for her work and exhibits her art all across the country. Since 2019, her artwork has been selected for the WVDNR State Wildlife Calendar 11 times, as well as winning the prestigious cover spot 3 times. In 2021, she was commissioned to create the official Print of the Year for the State Fair of West Virginia.  Misty is a juried member if the Tamarack in Beckley, WV. Her artwork has been featured by the Foundation for Appalachian Advancement and Generations Saved, Misty’s book The Wildlife Art of Misty Murray-Walkup was selected for inclusion to the United States Library of Congress and she illustrated and created cover artwork for numerous other books as well.

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