BIO

Maria Murphy is a self-taught Irish artist whose creations have been featured in books, on book covers and licensed by various companies. Maria's artwork ranges from fine-art paintings to the whimsically strange. Her work is best described as atmospheric, dark, eerie & emotional. Her love for fantasy art began as a child, captivated by the enchanting illustrations in Ladybird fairy tale books, filled with whimsical worlds and vibrant characters that sparked her imagination, which set her on a lifelong journey of artistic exploration. Today, Maria draws inspiration from a multitude of sources, contemporary works by fantasy artists, the old masters & the joy and sadness of everyday life. Each piece she creates is a fusion of these influences, woven together with her unique vision.