Peter Murphy

Born Leeds1959.I grew up in Liverpool and Durham before going to Art School in 1978.I live by the sea in Broadstairs with my wife Sue my two children Ben and Michael and dog Rocco. I have built a studio in my garden where I try and work every day.I utilise traditional early medieval techniques and materials such as gold leaf and egg tempera to create beautiful and authentic religious images most of which are for sale if you call me on 07967275425 or e-mail
In recent years, inspired by Russian "˜Parsuna' icons, such as the famous icon of the infamous Tsar Ivan IV, I have been making iconic portraits of my musical heroes, those who have engaged, inspired and enraptured me over the years, including Elvis, Bob Marley, Jimi Hendrix and naturally for someone raised in Liverpool in the 1960's, The Beatles.
Some of the images have the appearance of medieval Russian icons, with a highly stylised appearance and ornate pseudo- Cyrillic inscriptions. Others seem more akin to early or pre-Renaissance Tuscan altarpieces, with richly ornate stamped and tooled gilding, bright jewel like tempera colours and a more naturalistic modelling of clothing and features.
These images are not intended to be regarded as icons in the true liturgical sens...

Jacob Kramer College of Art Leeds.The University of East London.I also trained with noted icon painter Guillem Ramos Poqui author of 'The Technique of Icon Painting'.I have exhibited widely, including The Royal Academy The Mall Gallery and The Barber Institute of Fine Art.Recent London shows (2005), have been with The Stuckists at La Viande and at Spectrum Fine Art.I have demonstrated tempera techniques at The National Gallery and worked on Rolf on Art for the BBC.I teach tempera painting and gilding in the UK, Greece and Italy.I was Vice Chair of The Society of Tempera Painters.I joined The Stuckists in 2005.I am currently working on a major Commissions for Hereford Cathedral.I am a member of The British Association of Iconographers.

'Gold' Belvedere Vienna March 2012
Stuckist Tarot Exhibition London September 2012.