SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
Richard Murray
The range of animals he chooses to portray is wide, including domestic animals ( cows, horses, dogs, and roosters ) and wild animals ( mountain lions, grizzly bear, elk, and even zebra ). Murray’s dream of becoming a rancher inspired him to paint animals. He researches his subjects carefully, visiting zoos, ranches and wildlife sanctuaries to study his subjects. Murray combines an impressionistic style with careful attention to detail and proportion. The bold simplicity of the artist’s compositions and the dramatic way he lights his subjects distinguishes his work.
The artist states; “These animals are the closest I’ve come to being content with my own style. I want to portray the basic essence of these animals, not the stereotypes men impose on them. I strive to pay reverence to each animal’s uniqueness.” Murray’s paintings are widely collected. His work has been featured in Southwest Art magazine and is included in the permanent collection of the National Museum of Wildlife Art.
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Richard Murray
“Painted Desert”
Oil
28 x 48
$5,200
“Little Bigborn Custard’s Last Stand”
Oil
28 x 48
$4,800
SOLD
“Nursery”
Oil
24 x 32
$2,700
“Mountain Dell Pond”
Oil
30 x 30
“Wood Duck”
Oil
12 x 20
$2,000
“Japanese Rooster”
Oil
17 x 24
$2,000
SOLD
“White Pomeranian”
Oil
20 x 24
$2,500
“Caracal Lynx”
Oil
14 x 24
$2,100
SOLD
“Jersey Cow”
Oil
19 x 19
$2,200
Address
160 East 800 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 363-0600
Open Hours
Monday - Friday: 10am – 6pm
Saturday: 11am – 3pm
Sunday: Closed
Holidays: Closed
Private viewing appointments are available. Please call to schedule.