Murdoch Art Studio and school
Classes, workshops, and full time study toward mastery of charcoal and oil painting. John Murdoch creates oil paintings on wood and canvas using gold leaf. His subjects include but aren't limited to: still life, portraits, landscapes and angels.
Holicong Pennsylvania

Carnations and bee

Oil paint on wood with gold leaf background. This was painted from life. The bee is one of many "models" which I usually find dead and then pin them near or one whatever still life set up I'm using. One benefit of having friends who know what I paint is that they often present me with dead insects they find as gifts. It's usually in tupperware, old coffee cups etc. and I'll often store them for later!

18"H x 16"W