Artwork By Richard Murrey
I began painting/drawing in high school, and it carried over into college at Western Kentucky University, in Bowling Green, Kentucky as a printmaking / astronomy major. After college I worked in the graphics department at the local T.V. station. I was called up by the Department of Defense to do illustrations for military training manuals during the Vietnam conflict. After that contract was over, I was divorced, and I decided to travel out west. I settled in Bishop, California finding work for an architectural designer and a natural food provider. During this time, I began writing my own songs and performing them out combining showing my art along with my songs to test their audience response. It was a wonderful experience that made me realize that I should concentrate on both art and creating music from my heart. After 7 years in Bishop, I moved back to Florida to freelance work as an illustrator and graphic designer for all the major agencies in Orlando and 2 major national clip art suppliers. What began as a freelance graphics job at Disney World working on concepts for EPCOT, then a few years at Sea World, promoting the first Baby Shamu. After Sea World I found a position as a graphic artist for NASA during the shuttle program and retired after 13 years of fantastic experiences and great art! I still paint and produce and probably will until I can’t!
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The NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY is designed to connect art seekers and collectors with artists DIRECTLY. The gallery is not a mall, but instead a collection of remarkable works of art that bring together artists and potential buyers.
The NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY is owned and managed by Edge of Humanity Magazine.
Following Edge of Humanity Magazine‘s footsteps of publishing unparalleled content from artists and photographers worldwide, the NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY is on a mission to provide it’s viewers art that is unique and diverse.
OUR CONCEPT
Written By Joelcy Kay – Curator
Every piece of art, crafts, or textiles, hanging on my walls or ceiling tells a tiny passage of my life. Most of it was acquired during my travels. Many of these treasures are damaged whether because they were broken on arrival, as the pieces were tightly stuffed into my backpack, or weathered by the unforgiving Florida tropical humidity. But in the end, they are my precious processions and they are part of the stories I tell. It feels good to have rugs hanging from the ceiling, masks on the walls, and drinking my morning coffee thinking of the mugs’ tale. The point here is that art has a lot to offer each one of us; ART IS VERY PERSONAL!
The NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY offers that personal experience as the individual has the opportunity to buy the art from the creator and by doing so a new event to remember is born. When you hang the work of art on your wall there is a story behind it; an artist you now know and follow. And instead of the usual “I purchased this at “WWW(BIG BIG ART STORE).COM” the connection enriches the emotional value of your art piece.
WHY DISPLAY YOUR ART AT THE NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY?
The gallery is designed to connect the art seekers and collectors with artists directly. We offer artists a COMMISSION FREE / CONTRACT FREE online platform to sell their creations and engage with their clients using portfolio pages that are engaging with large images and a dramatic black background.
NO MIDDLEMAN is a boutique ART GALLERY; individuals browsing our archives and portfolio pages are relaxed, not pressured to sign up, agree with website terms, or maneuvering out of pop-up windows.
For details regarding participating in the NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY please contact Joelcy Kay the curator at jo@edgeofhumanity.com.
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We are committed to publishing the human condition, the raw diverse global entanglement, with total impartiality.
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Thank you!
Such an inspiring journey. Your passion for art shining through every stage of life is truly beautiful.