About Kelly
With a not-so-secret passion for all things atmospheric, Kelly has been freelance illustrating for the last eight years. Future plans include more work in the character design and animation industry. Feel free to look at her personal website, http://www.kelmurphy.com for more work. In the fall of 2008, her ninth picturebook, Masterpiece (Henry Holt), written by Elise Broach was released.
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Kelly's Picture Gallery
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(c) Kelly Murphy 2009
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| Kelly's Published Works | Ages | Date Published | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books 1 - 4 of 20 from Kelly's published works, View all 20 books Click a book's title for more details about the book | |||
| 1. Over at the Castle (Hardcover, 2010) Author: Boni Ashburn Illustrator: Kelly Murphy |
Ages 4-8 | 03/01/2010 | |
| 2. Brand-New Baby Blues (Hardcover, 2010) Author: Kathi Appelt Illustrator: Kelly Murphy |
Ages 4-8 | 01/01/2010 | |
| 3. The Flight of the Phoenix (Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist, Book I) (Hardc... Author: R. L. LaFevers Illustrator: Kelly Murphy |
Ages 9-12 | 09/16/2009 | |
| 4. The Peach Boy (First Reading) (Hardcover, 2009) Author: Alex Frith Illustrator: Kelly Murphy |
Ages 4-8 | 07/31/2009 | |
| Books Recently Added to Kelly's Bookshelf | Ages | Date Added | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books 1 - 4 of 17 from Kelly's bookshelf, View all 17 books Click a book's title for more details about the book | |||
| 1. Illustrated Stories for the Holidays (Usborne Anthologies and Treasuries... Illustrator: Kelly Murphy |
N/A | 5/13/2009 | |
| Kelly tagged as: I illustrated | |||
| 2. The Peach Boy (First Reading) (Hardcover, 2009) Author: Alex Frith Illustrator: Kelly Murphy |
Ages 4-8 | 5/12/2009 | |
| Kelly tagged as: I illustrated | |||
| 3. The Horse Show 24 Piece Puzzle (Hardcover) | N/A | 10/27/2008 | |
| Kelly tagged as: I illustrated | |||
| 4. Running Free Locked Journal (Library Binding) | N/A | 10/27/2008 | |
| Kelly tagged as: I illustrated | |||
Profile Comments
Comment by Fabian Boutilier on 7/26/2009 4:21:05 PM:
Beautiful work, Kelly. For reasons I can't quite pin down, it all strikes me as being very original. Yours is a unique voice.
Beautiful work, Kelly. For reasons I can't quite pin down, it all strikes me as being very original. Yours is a unique voice.
Comment by Kieran Kelly on 7/17/2009 6:13:52 AM:
Morning Kelly i just looked at your profile illustration and thats exactly how i feel ! Better get my bum into action
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Morning Kelly i just looked at your profile illustration and thats exactly how i feel ! Better get my bum into action
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Comment by Kieran Kelly on 7/15/2009 9:01:21 AM:
your the Raphael of childrens illusration x
your the Raphael of childrens illusration x
Comment by Kieran Kelly on 7/15/2009 8:56:32 AM:
Is that a self portrait ? x
Is that a self portrait ? x
Comment by Kieran Kelly on 7/15/2009 7:04:58 AM:
Hi Kelly When i see a Kelly i gotta say hello ! Your work and so many others of late just blows me away, feels like i've wandered into the innercirle of the Gods of illustration by accident ! Your work is so beautifully delicate and yat has the spirit of strength that makes me sit here just going wo... more
Comment by Juliana Kolesova on 5/28/2009 8:59:32 AM:
Hi Kelly! I know and adore your work! I am with Shannon as well and every time I see your images there I think that you are one of the best illustrators ever. I work more on young adult's books. May I invite you as a friend? :)
Hi Kelly! I know and adore your work! I am with Shannon as well and every time I see your images there I think that you are one of the best illustrators ever. I work more on young adult's books. May I invite you as a friend? :)
Comment by Justo Cascante III on 5/13/2009 10:40:08 PM:
Inspiring , beautiful work ! thanks Kelly.
Inspiring , beautiful work ! thanks Kelly.
Comment by Timothy Schenk on 4/15/2009 11:10:55 PM:
Kelly, I heard about a contest for illustrators. Here is the link:
http://www.directoryofillustration.com/freepage26.aspx
Kelly, I heard about a contest for illustrators. Here is the link:
http://www.directoryofillustration.com/freepage26.aspx
Comment by Gregory Gunther on 4/8/2009 1:23:00 PM:
Your illustrations really spark the imagination. I can see how they would be great in books.
Your illustrations really spark the imagination. I can see how they would be great in books.
Comment by Donna Pellegata on 3/26/2009 10:17:01 AM:
Hi Kelly,
Your illustrations are hauntingly beautiful. Very clever blog too! Love, LOVE it!
Hi Kelly,
Your illustrations are hauntingly beautiful. Very clever blog too! Love, LOVE it!
Comment by Béatrice Billard on 3/19/2009 10:41:34 AM:
Thanks for the add, Kelly. Wonderful work, you know I'm a fan!
Thanks for the add, Kelly. Wonderful work, you know I'm a fan!
Comment by Russ Cox on 3/19/2009 9:59:08 AM:
You have such a beautiful illustration style.
You have such a beautiful illustration style.
Comment by Judith Moffatt on 2/15/2009 2:03:18 PM:
Hello Kelly,
Haven't looked on JacketFlap lately, just saw your icon of the sepia colored gal. Very cool!
Judith
Hello Kelly,
Haven't looked on JacketFlap lately, just saw your icon of the sepia colored gal. Very cool!
Judith
Comment by Lew Clayton on 2/11/2009 5:44:56 PM:
Thanks for being my friend Kelly
Thanks for being my friend Kelly
Comment by Pamela Francisco on 2/4/2009 2:20:06 AM:
Hi Kelly -beautiful work! I cannot stop looking at it. Your work has a very emotional quality that is still light and simple. fantastic :)
Pamela
Hi Kelly -beautiful work! I cannot stop looking at it. Your work has a very emotional quality that is still light and simple. fantastic :)
Pamela
Comment by Lew Clayton on 2/2/2009 10:47:52 PM:
Hi Kelly,
I just joined JF tonight. Love your style. Wanna be friends?
Hi Kelly,
I just joined JF tonight. Love your style. Wanna be friends?
Comment by Eric Orchard on 1/15/2009 6:01:04 PM:
Man Kelly every time I see your work I feel newly inspired.
Man Kelly every time I see your work I feel newly inspired.
Comment by Timothy Schenk on 1/13/2009 12:03:26 PM:
Your pastel work if I am not mistaken is wonderful.
Your pastel work if I am not mistaken is wonderful.
Comment by marcella brancaforte on 1/7/2009 5:08:08 PM:
kelly, I love your style, I wish you success and creativity. thank for the add,and now... in italy is time to say goodnight... ciao
kelly, I love your style, I wish you success and creativity. thank for the add,and now... in italy is time to say goodnight... ciao
Comment by John Blackford on 12/16/2008 8:02:23 AM:
pure coolness
pure coolness
Comment by Marcus Riedner on 11/20/2008 12:56:28 PM:
Hey Kelly, your work is absolutely fantastic! If you are looking to get some of it published, fire me a line, I'd love to see your work in our roster at Sharing Books!
Hey Kelly, your work is absolutely fantastic! If you are looking to get some of it published, fire me a line, I'd love to see your work in our roster at Sharing Books!
Comment by Cassie Canady on 11/7/2008 11:02:31 PM:
amazing artwork. i love the way you color. very soft.
amazing artwork. i love the way you color. very soft.
Comment by Meridth Gimbel on 10/27/2008 11:25:46 AM:
Hi there Kelly! Just wanted to say that I love your style and that you have a beautiful color palette.
Hi there Kelly! Just wanted to say that I love your style and that you have a beautiful color palette.
Comment by Chuck Groth on 10/25/2008 7:49:32 AM:
These are beautiful pieces, Kelly.
These are beautiful pieces, Kelly.
Comment by Andy J Smith on 8/1/2008 5:58:25 AM:
Kelly, can you recommend to me any Mons. grads or students who could capably draw in a realistic line drawing style?
Kelly, can you recommend to me any Mons. grads or students who could capably draw in a realistic line drawing style?
Comment by Martha Stroud on 6/28/2008 11:09:48 PM:
Wow! I am just in awe of your illustrations, Kelly. Atmospheric is the perfect word to describe them. There's something kind of Gorey-esqe about your people, but they have a beauty and ... what?... a sadness? ... that Gorey didn't have. Very poignant and moving. I love them!
Martha
Wow! I am just in awe of your illustrations, Kelly. Atmospheric is the perfect word to describe them. There's something kind of Gorey-esqe about your people, but they have a beauty and ... what?... a sadness? ... that Gorey didn't have. Very poignant and moving. I love them!
Martha
Comment by aaron pocock on 5/18/2008 5:05:17 PM:
Beautiful art Kelly, Congratulations!
All the best, Aaron
Beautiful art Kelly, Congratulations!
All the best, Aaron
Comment by Mechelle Avey on 4/27/2008 9:41:34 AM:
thanks for the add. Lynn Alpert is right, your use of color is extraordinary.
thanks for the add. Lynn Alpert is right, your use of color is extraordinary.
Comment by Lynn Alpert on 4/7/2008 8:20:22 PM:
I love your work - your sense of color is great! Your Avatar is gorgeous - what medium do you use?
I love your work - your sense of color is great! Your Avatar is gorgeous - what medium do you use?
Comment by Candace Trew Camling on 2/28/2008 10:44:26 AM:
I adore your work!
I adore your work!
Comment by Eric Hammond on 11/19/2007 9:07:39 AM:
Hello, Kelly.
Beautiful stuff.
Welcome to JacketFlap.
Hello, Kelly.
Beautiful stuff.
Welcome to JacketFlap.
Hi Kelly,
I LOVE your illustrations. Wishing you the best.
Laila