I'm a multimedia artist from Charlotte majoring in Sequential Art & Printmaking at Savannah College of Art and Design. My submissions, “The Tarpon,” “The Squid & The Whale,” and “Native” all embrace a few of my favorite things – wood-relief printmaking, etching, fish, nature, and color. I found a love for printmaking as a student in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, where I was introduced to etching on Plexiglass.

I have a special interest in young audiences, and I hope to use my art in ways that resonate and engage, whether that’s through hands-on experience, teaching, encouragement, inspiration, or through the work and art itself. I have struggled with learning disabilities, and art has been my portal to reading, learning, growing as a person, socially, and in a college.

Art Unblocked represents an important opportunity to showcase my work and to represent those who discover the arts as a tool and support for challenges; a voice for when words fail; and a celebration of life and creativity.

People say I'm persistent, loyal, and a hard worker, and I like to see the best in others. I love art, libraries, greyhounds, and nature, and I'm eager to see my work displayed in North Carolina, the state where I grew up and hope to work as an artist.

Check out my website: https://murphymccully.wixsite.com/mysite

Instagram: @artbymurphymccully