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BY ARTIST ABBY HOWARD MURPHY AT THE MAIN LIBRARY DOWNTOWN 303 N Laura St., 3rd Floor Jacksonville, Florida 32205 EXHIBITION DATES: Nov 3rd - Dec 12th, 2025 RECEPTION: Sunday, Dec 3rd, 2 pm - 4 pm ARTIST BIO This award-winning northeast Florida artist developed a love of place and an appreciation for natural wonders with some inspiration from an adventurous travel agent mother, a DIY father, an artist babysitter and a love of impressionist paintings. Abby received her B.A. from the School of International Service at The American University with a minor in Environmental Studies, specializing in marine biology and law of the sea; interning for the International Institute for Environment and Development; creating an illustrated guide of Turks and Caicos dune plants; and painting scenery for theater productions. |
Primarily self-taught, her perspective and creative side continued to intersect during a diverse professional career addressing hazardous waste at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; consulting for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Everglades restoration; launching the University of North Florida Environmental Center; educating youth and adults on the St. Johns River with SJRWMD; and assisting the North Florida Land Trust preserve special places for generations. When a banking executive, she applied her craft to themed customer and associate events and murals for non-profits as her paintings began winning regional awards.
Now a full-time artist working primarily in oil --- seascapes, skyscapes and forests are inspired by her world travels and northeast Florida home and are often framed in rescued vintage frames destined for the landfill. From vibrant vistas to iconic landmarks in Jacksonville and St. Augustine, her paintings inspire a sense of place.
Painting en plein air allows the artist to capture vibrant colors and the play of light celebrating those intricacies of nature the camera fails to see. The artist hopes that her images resonate with the viewer and may trigger a fond memory; inspire them to champion environmental stewardship or nudge them to venture out and explore those wild spaces and living things that define their own hometown anew.
Ms. Murphy s a member of Oil Painters of America, the Florida Artists Group, First Coast Plein Air Painters, the St. Augustine Art Association, the Jacksonville Artists Guild, and Jax Urban Sketchers.
Lisa's work has garnered recognition, as evidenced by features in Jacksonville Historic Life Magazine and her selection to exhibit at Jacksonville City Hall. Through her art, she continues to celebrate and share the beauty of her community, enriching the cultural landscape of Jacksonville.
Lisa’s pieces have been collected nationally and internationally, and her commissioned works include many local businesses and institutions, such as the Jacksonville Museum of Science and History, the Jacksonville Children’s Chorus, and VyStar.
Now a full-time artist working primarily in oil --- seascapes, skyscapes and forests are inspired by her world travels and northeast Florida home and are often framed in rescued vintage frames destined for the landfill. From vibrant vistas to iconic landmarks in Jacksonville and St. Augustine, her paintings inspire a sense of place.
Painting en plein air allows the artist to capture vibrant colors and the play of light celebrating those intricacies of nature the camera fails to see. The artist hopes that her images resonate with the viewer and may trigger a fond memory; inspire them to champion environmental stewardship or nudge them to venture out and explore those wild spaces and living things that define their own hometown anew.
Ms. Murphy s a member of Oil Painters of America, the Florida Artists Group, First Coast Plein Air Painters, the St. Augustine Art Association, the Jacksonville Artists Guild, and Jax Urban Sketchers.
Lisa's work has garnered recognition, as evidenced by features in Jacksonville Historic Life Magazine and her selection to exhibit at Jacksonville City Hall. Through her art, she continues to celebrate and share the beauty of her community, enriching the cultural landscape of Jacksonville.
Lisa’s pieces have been collected nationally and internationally, and her commissioned works include many local businesses and institutions, such as the Jacksonville Museum of Science and History, the Jacksonville Children’s Chorus, and VyStar.
PIECES CAN BE PURCHASED ONLINE BELOW. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO PICKUP YOUR PURCHASED ARTWORK AT HAPPY MEDIUM WITH RECEIPT.
PLEASE CONTACT [email protected] FOR PICKUP INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE CONTACT [email protected] FOR PICKUP INSTRUCTIONS
Pieces Can be purchased below unless they are shown as Not for Sale (NFS). You can also contact Cookie Davis at [email protected] to make other PICKUP arrangements.
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Hydrangeas in Azureby Abby Howard Murphy
Medium: Acrylic Size: 24 x 30 Price: 475 |
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Avondale Sidewalks
by Abby Howard Murphy Medium: Oil Size: 13 x 15 Framed Price: 345 |
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Bird Island (Ponte Vedra)by Abby Howard Murphy
Medium: Oil Size: 10 x 12 Framed Price: 165 |
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Three Red Doors
by Abby Howard Murphy Medium: Watercolor/Ink Size: 13 x 16 Framed Price: 150 |
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Bromeliad Tangle
by Abby Howard Murphy Medium: Acrylic Size: 19 x 23 Framed Price: 435 
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Down by the Riverside
(Avondale) by Abby Howard Murphy Medium: Oil Size: 10 x 10 Framed Price: 195 |
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Carpenter Gothic Church
San Marco Preservationby Abby Howard Murphy Medium: Oil Size: 16 x 19 Framed Price: 275 
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Flagler Turret & Spire
(St Augustine) by Abby Howard Murphy Medium: Oil Size: 13.5 x 11 Framed Price: 225 |
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Come Sit a Spell
by Abby Howard Murphy Medium: Oil Size: 21.5 x 24.5 Framed Price: 525 
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Golden Hour
Jacksonville Aboretum)by Abby Howard Murphy Medium: Oil Size: 14 x 14 Framed Price: 300 |
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Cypress Along the Spring
(Wakulla Springs) by Abby Howard Murphy Medium: Acrylic Size: 30 x 40 Price: 600 
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Irish American Club
(Bradenton, FL) by Abby Howard Murphy Medium: Oil Size: 15 x 12 Framed Price: 300 |
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omestead on the St Johns (Moreman House, Switzerland, FL)
by Abby Howard Murphy Medium: Watercolor Size: 14 x 14 Framed Price: 300 |
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Gateway to Florida (Jacksonville Skyline)
by Abby Howard Murphy Medium: Mixed Media Size: 23 x 33 Framed Price: 385 |
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Jonah's on Jackson - Tied with a Bow (Thomasville, GA)
by Abby Howard Murphy Medium: Oil Size: 12 x 23 Framed Price: 365 |
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Kingsley Plantation on a Windy Day (Timucuan Parks)
by Abby Howard Murphy Medium: Oil Size: 11 x 14Framed Price: 350 |
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Lake Ray in May (Jacksonville Arboretum)
by Abby Howard Murphy Medium: Oil Size: 23.5 x 19.5 Framed Price: 485 |
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Angels Diner (Palatka)
by Abby Howard Murphy Medium: Acrylic Size: 14 x 12 Framed Price: 450 |
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Dappled (Jacksonville Arboretum)
by Abby Howard Murphy Medium: Oil Size: 21 x 12,25 Framed Price: 320 |
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Mandarins (Mandarin)
by Abby Howard Murphy Medium: Acrylic Size: 15.5 x 12.5 Framed Price: 325 |
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Laura and Monroe / Chamblin's Downtown Jacksonville
by Abby Howard Murphy Medium: Acrylic Size: 15 x 18 Framed Price: 250 |
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River City Nocturne III (Skyline from Southbank)
by Abby Howard Murphy Medium: Acrylic Size: 21.75 x 25.5 Framed Price: 600 |
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Saturday in the Park (Klutho Park)
by Abby Howard Murphy Medium: Oil Size: 9.75 x 12 Framed Price:285 |
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Ripples in the Rushes (Princess Place Marsh)
by Abby Howard Murphy Medium: Oil Size: 14.25 x 17 Framed Price: 325 |
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Savannah Gardens (Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens)
by Abby Howard Murphy Medium: Watercolor Size: 13.5 x 17.5 Framed Price: 185 |
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Shut the Barn Door (Agricultural Museum)
by Abby Howard Murphy Medium: Oil Size: 14.5 x 17.5 Framed Price: 300 |
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Sivada's Cupcakery (Avondale)
by Abby Howard Murphy Medium: Oil Size: 15 x 15 Framed Price: 340 |
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Gold Rushes (Kathryn Abbey Hannah Park)
by Abby Howard Murphy Medium: Oil Size: 20 x 24 Framed Price: 450 |
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View from the Terrace
by Abby Howard Murphy Medium: Watercolor Size: 16 x 13 Framed Price: 160 |
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Sister's Creek - Rain's Coming
by Abby Howard Murphy Medium: Oil Size: 14 x 11 Framed Price: 150 |
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Mirrored Palms
by Abby Howard Murphy Medium: Oil Size: 16 x 13.25Framed Price: 350 |
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Morning Duet (St Johns River)
by Abby Howard Murphy Medium: Oil Size: 16.25 x 13.25 Framed Price: 250 |
River City Storm (View from Dames Point)
by Abby Howard Murphy Medium: Acrylic Size: 13.5 x 25.5 Framed Price: 300 |
Washington Road of Red Clay (South Georgia)
by Abby Howard Murphy Medium: Oil Size: 12 x 21Framed Price: 375 |
Yellow Trailer (Agricultural Museum)
by Abby Howard Murphy Medium: Oil Size: 15.25 x 18.25 Framed Price: 375 |