BIO

Murrill was born in Warsaw, Indiana and is currently a practicing artist in Southwest Virginia.  He obtained his Master's of Fine Art degree from Radford University with a concentration in oil painting and drawing.  Recently he has exhibited in juried exhibitions, solo exhibits, and group shows across the United States.  He currently is an adjunct professor of drawing at Virginia Western Community College teaching courses including:  Watercolor I, II, and III, Drawing I and II, and Art History 101.   Murrill is also a visual art instructor at Patrick Henry High School in Roanoke, Virginia. 

MURALS

Murrill has been commissioned to paint multiple murals in the Roanoke area including his  57 foot long mural at Valley View  Mall (See detail on right).  His permanent work in may be seen in various locations in Southwest Virginia.


If you are interested in one of Murrill's murals please see the contact information to submit a request via email.

STATEMENT

My intention is to provide a contemporary perspective on the human spirit of the working class through the use of expression. Through working in charcoal I am able capture a photorealistic stage for the audience to interact with the personality of each portrait.  Overall, my work does not represent an idealistic beauty, but rather, it represents the spirit of working class individuals and the depth of character that they each possess.

2019