Biography
Brenda Murphy’s love for the West is evident in her sensitively rendered drawings of horses, cowboys and ranch life. She’s a multi-award-winning artist who achieved a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the University of Texas at Arlington then worked for years in graphic design and illustration. From this foundation she moved on to establish a career in fine art, exhibiting in top galleries such as Trailside Galleries in Scottsdale, Arizona and Jackson, Wyoming, Settlers West Gallery in Tucson, Arizona and Texas Art Gallery in Dallas, Texas.
Brenda has received numerous accolades for her artwork including the 2003 Patron’s Purchase Award at the Bosque Classic in Clifton, Texas; the 2005 Patron’s Choice Award at the Western Visions Show at the National Museum of Wildlife in Jackson, Wyoming; the 2006 Museum Purchase Award at the Desert Caballeros Museum’s Cowgirl Up! Show in Wickenburg, Arizona; and the 2008 Patron’s Choice Award at the National Cowgirl Museum’s Heart of the West Show and Sale in Fort Worth, Texas. She has been featured in major publications such as Art of the West, Southwest Art and Western Horseman Magazines.
Born and raised in Texas, Brenda fosters a close relationship with area ranchers who provide inspiration, resources and a valued critical eye to insure authenticity in her work. She and her husband, Tom, reside in Arlington, Texas where she maintains a studio in her home.
Recent Exhibitions
Night of Artists, Briscoe Art Museum, San Antonio, TX
Quest for the West, Eiteljorg Museum, Indianapolis, IN
Small Works, Great Wonders, National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City, Ok
Galleries
Trailside Gallery- Jackson, WY
Settlers West Gallery- Tucson, AZ
