Nancy Murphy, Cape Charles, VA

Contact: NancyFaganMurphy@icloud.com

As an artist, I draw inspiration from the coastal beauty surrounding Cape Charles, Virginia. My paintings often feature nautical and shoreline themes, capturing scenes like beaches, birds, and marine life. I also love experimenting with more whimsical subjects, such as abstract figures or everyday items like alcohol. I use bold colors and a playful yet detailed approach, balancing realism with creative expression. Many of my works are available as giclée prints, allowing collectors to enjoy these vibrant coastal-inspired pieces in various sizes.

I attribute my discovery of painting to the “Corona Virus.” Before that, I didn't know I was artistic.

A desire to try something new prompted me to sign up for a 2-hour Facebook painting class. A passion was ignited when I discovered a hidden talent I didn't know existed. It's been non-stop since. What started as a time filler turned into a blessing. To date, I have sold hundreds of original paintings.

I started using a yellow dot in my signature to signify my painting was finished, like a period at the end of a sentence. I loved the way it dressed it up and added a touch of whimsy.

Published Author

In addition, Nancy is a 9-time published author.

Her two most recent books are part of a series about how to sell art without social media:

• “Sell Your Art: A 4-Step Guide to Effective Media Coverage”

• “How to Get Art into Coffee Shops”

Her seven other books are relationship-related, under her pen name Nancy Fagan:

• "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Romance" (Macmillan Publishing)

• "Desirable Men: How to Find Them" (Prima Publishing)

• "Fables of Fairy Good Heart: Divorce—A Parent's Love Lasts Forever" (Indie)

• “The Destructive Power of Resentment: 30 Techniques to Overcome Relationship Resentment”

• “The Broken Marriage Assessment—Mend or End? An Innovative Tool to Guide your Decision to Either Repair or Terminate your Relationship”

• “Marriage—Should I Stay or Leave?: A Step-by-Step Guide to Help You Decide”

• “Divorce Planning How-to-Guide: When Happily Ever After Ends”