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AEM Gallery 'Feel Good' Art by April Murphy! www.aprilmurphy.com I would go and sit in front of it every week. Something about the colors…It JUST made me feel good.

When I was in college, I was captivated by a painting at a nearby art museum: “The River Seine at Chatou” by Andre Derain. No matter what my mood, when I looked at it, I smiled. When I left, I felt happy. My goal as an artist is to do for others what Derain did for me...to lighten a mood and bring a smile….a pretty top-knotch way to make a living in my book!

Took a needed vacay break after 25 paintings but I am back on the playing card train... LaLa, Cooper, and Butter love th...
06/17/2026

Took a needed vacay break after 25 paintings but I am back on the playing card train... LaLa, Cooper, and Butter love their island life. Kayaking is a frequent and much loved activity for them. They wear little doggie life jackets but for the painting, I took a little artistic license to show them in full form. The "Seven Seas" has special meaning to their humans in regards to their bayside neighborhood.

Hit the comments to see a pic of them in action...

Swing by and see my show today at Silver Street if you missed it last weekend. We are open from noon to 5 pm. I promise ...
06/13/2026

Swing by and see my show today at Silver Street if you missed it last weekend. We are open from noon to 5 pm. I promise you, it will make you feel good! Maybe the wine will too. 😉

Today is the opening reception for my Playing Card deck art! I know a lot of you guys are not in Houston. So now I have ...
06/06/2026

Today is the opening reception for my Playing Card deck art! I know a lot of you guys are not in Houston. So now I have a link to pre-order the collectors’ edition of this deck. It will be an oversized deck (Cards will measure 3.5 x 5“). I will eventually print a regular size deck, but this deck is going to be special.

Reserve your deck(s) today… yes they will be to you before the holidays because they will be very fun and unique gifts to give!

https://aemgallery.etsy.com/listing/4510120782

Note: I will print them in November once I have all of the paintings done. Remember, I still have half a deck to do. 😜

Sadie was only on this earth for five or so short years. But the time she had here was a very happy and pampered one. My...
06/03/2026

Sadie was only on this earth for five or so short years. But the time she had here was a very happy and pampered one. My client had a favorite photo of her at one of her birthday parties. Yes, you heard that right. 🥳 I love the photo too, and knew that it needed to be the inspiration for this Jack of Diamonds.

Check out the photo in the comment section. Her eyes! It will make you laugh!

My show is now up at Silver Street and I’m very excited about it! It will be the only time when so many of the playing c...
06/02/2026

My show is now up at Silver Street and I’m very excited about it! It will be the only time when so many of the playing card paintings will be hung together… 25 of them. They will be up for the month of June in the West Gallery space (on view Monday through Saturday 9 to 5).

The opening reception is this Saturday June 6th from 4 to 6 PM. Swing by and I’ll buy you a glass of wine. The descriptions about the animals in each painting will warm your heart. We love our pets so much and it’s clear to see at this show!

Next up in my playing card painting series is Annie! She’s a lucky dog who is pampered by her humans and definitely has ...
05/19/2026

Next up in my playing card painting series is Annie! She’s a lucky dog who is pampered by her humans and definitely has the five star life!

Just some fun in the studio with my painted pet parties! Come join the fun! I touch up all the lines and do the highligh...
05/17/2026

Just some fun in the studio with my painted pet parties! Come join the fun!

I touch up all the lines and do the highlights for you at the end… you cannot mess this up 😊

Meet Pearl! She’s a three legged rockstar and queen of the house! She’s 50% sweet and 50% spicy… and you never know whic...
04/29/2026

Meet Pearl! She’s a three legged rockstar and queen of the house! She’s 50% sweet and 50% spicy… and you never know which one you’re gonna get.

Only two cards left unspoken for in the deck…
6♣️ and 6♠️. A few possible phrases for those… “I’m Crazy for StIX” … “My Crazy Six Pack”… “Love You Six Ways to Sunday”

Say hello to Theo and Bailey! They get along great and play well together, but Theo rules the house and Bailey knows it....
04/26/2026

Say hello to Theo and Bailey! They get along great and play well together, but Theo rules the house and Bailey knows it. That’s why Theo has the key.

Super excited that 51 of the 54 cards are spoken for now! 19 paintings done and 35 to go! This deck of cards is going to be so fun and meaningful!

Say hello to Toothy Mavis. Isn’t he adorable with those teefs!? He’s a greyhound who has never met a ball that he doesn’...
04/18/2026

Say hello to Toothy Mavis. Isn’t he adorable with those teefs!? He’s a greyhound who has never met a ball that he doesn’t love. Do you have a ball crazy dog? Give them a shout out here.

Oh and today is Open Studios at Silver Street (April 18th). Come by and say hi!

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Houston, TX
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