August 12th, 2011
Kelly Murphy is the winner of a Silver Award in the Editorial category of 3x3 Magazine's Annual Competition No.8 for her illustration "The Princess and the Golden Fish".
August 12th, 2011
Kelly Murphy's latest picture book Creepy Monsters, Sleepy Monsters is a winner in the Children's Book category of 3x3 Magazine's Annual Competition No.8.
August 8th, 2011
Kelly Murphy's picture book Over At The Castle was selected by the Society of Illustrators for inclusion in the 2011 Original Art Show. Over At The Castle had also previously been selected by 3x3 Magazine's jury for publication in the magazine's Annual No.7 and 3x3 Children's Show.
July 12th, 2011
Kelly Murphy's new picture book Creepy Monsters, Sleepy Monsters is now available in stores!
July 6th, 2011
The Unicorn's Tale: Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist, Book 4 has been awarded a "Junior Library Guild Selection" designation for Spring 2011.
June 2011
Kelly Murphy is the 2010-2011 winner of the National Christian School Association's Children's Crown Award as illustrator of Masterpiece.
April 4th, 2011
The Unicorn's Tale: Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist, Book 4, the fourth book in the "Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist" series written by R.L. LaFevers and illustrated by Kelly Murphy, is released today, April 4th, 2011!
February 4th, 2011
I will be attending the Awards Presentation and Gala for ILLUSTRATORS 53: Book and Editorial Categories which starts at 6:00 PM on Friday, February 4th, 2011. Please browse the full list of artists on exhibit at this prestigious Society of Illustrators event.
February 1st, 2011
I am pleased to announce the launch of nathanielfludd.com, a website dedicated to the chapter book series written by R. L. LaFevers, illustrated by my self and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Children, an imprint of HMH.
The site features an inside look at the making of the series as well as new interactive content in abundance: a deeper look at the Book of Beasts and Nathaniel's Sketchbook, the Fludd family tree and artwork sent by readers.
Tuesday November 30th, 2010
My illustration "The Lodge", created in collaboration with Antoine Revoy for 'Haunted Houses (Are You Scared Yet?)', was selected by the Society of Illustrators in the Book category of its 53rd annual competition.
The illustration will be published in the society's 53rd Annual Book and the original will be presented at the Museum of American Illustration in its Book and Editorial Exhibit which will run from January 26 to February 19, 2011. The opening will be held on Friday, February 4, 2011.
Saturday November 13th, 2010
I will be making a presentation at the What's New in Children's Books? conference held at Boston College. This annual half-day autumn workshop highlights the season's best new literary releases. This year's event also features Francisco Stork, Pat Keogh, Gail Hedges and Masterpiece author Elise Broach! The conference includes an exhibit of new books and a book sale and signing. Details:
Vanderslice Hall, Boston College
8:30 a.m.: Registration, coffee & book sale
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Program
October 30th, 2010
Today I am signing various books among which 'Haunted Houses (Are You Scared Yet?)', with co-illustrator Antoine Revoy, at the Barrington Books 3rd Annual Children's Book Author & Illustrator Event. The book signing's details are:
Barrington Books
184 County Road
Barrington, RI 02806
From 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
October 2nd, 2010
Christopher Bing, Matt Tavares and I shall be at the Brush Art Gallery & Studios' Children's Book Illustrators Exhibition today for book signings and talks with visitors.
An eventful day as The Wyverns' Treasure, the third book in the "Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist" series written by R.L. LaFevers and illustrated by me, is released today as well!
September 19th, 2010
The outstanding Children's Book Illustrators Exhibition at the Brush Art Gallery & Studios (Lowell, MA) starts today. Please do note the updated and definitive lineup of artists: Christopher Bing, David Macaulay, Kelly Murphy, Matt Tavares and David Wiesner.
August 23rd, 2010
You can begin bidding online for an original illustration by Kelly Murphy created for a benefit auction in support of 826LA: "Eyewitness Reports!".
August 16th, 2010
This version of www.kelmurphy.com (v5) is featured in Web Design Index 9, the ninth volume in the classic series published by the pepin press (Netherlands), released today.
Meet and talk with award winning illustrators Christopher Bing, David Macaulay, Kelly Murphy, Matt Tavares, Chris Van Allsburg and David Wiesner, who will be signing books and taking part in a forum at the Brush Art Gallery & Studios in Lowell, MA at a unique reception held October 2nd, 2010.
The featured illustrators' original art will be exhibited at the gallery from September 19th to October 24th, 2010.
July 20th, 2010
'Haunted Houses (Are You Scared Yet?)', written by Robert D. San Souci and illustrated by Kelly Murphy and Antoine Revoy, is out in stores today.
July 1st, 2010
3x3 Magazine Annual No. 7 and Children's Show
Kelly Murphy's latest children's book Over At The Castle, as well as her children's magazine illustration Rap, Rap, Rap: The Drive, were selected by 3x3 Magazine's jury for the publication's Annual No.7 and 3x3 Children's Show.
June 7th, 2010
The Basilisk's Lair, the second book in the "Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist" series written by R.L. LaFevers and illustrated by Kelly Murphy, is now out in stores!
June 6th, 2010
Masterpiece climbs to number 7 on the New York Times Best Sellers List, Children's Bestsellers, Paperback Books List!
May 30th, 2010
Masterpiece is back on the New York Times Best Sellers List, Children's Bestsellers, Paperback Books, rising to number 8!
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010, 4 PM
The Basilisk's Lair Book Signing at Harvard Square
Just back from Manhattan, I will be signing the newest book in the "Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist" series, The Basilisk's Lair, with author R.L. LaFevers at the Harvard Square's famous Curious George & Friends store in Cambridge.
Curious George & Friends Books and Toys
1 JFK Street
Cambridge, MA, 02138
May 16th, 2010, 1-3 PM
"May Book Bonanza!"
Come down to see authors and illustrators ready to sign and talk about their latest books at Books of Wonder in New York City:
Kate Feiffer - 'But I Wanted a Baby Brother'
Diane Goode - 'But I Wanted a Baby Brother'
Maya Gottfried - 'Our Farm'
KELLY MURPHY - 'Over at the Castle'
Sherry North - 'Because I am Your Daddy'
Wendy Popp - 'Where the Sunrise Begins'
Gail Silver & Christine Kromer - 'Anh's Anger'
May 15th, 2010
Masterpiece has been chosen for inclusion on the 2010-2011 Florida Sunshine State Young Readers Award (SSYRA) master list of nominated titles.
April 25th, 2010
Masterpiece is on the New York Times Best Sellers List!
April 14th, 2010
My illustration "The Lodge", created in collaboration with Antoine Revoy to illustrate the horror book Haunted Houses (Are You Scared Yet?) by Robert San Souci and published by Christy Ottaviano Books (Henry Holt and Co.), was chosen by American Illustration in their 29th annual competition for feature on their website.
March 1st, 2010
Over At The Castle, the second book created by Boni Ashburn and Kelly Murphy following the hit Hush, Little Dragon, is available in stores today!
February 27th, 2010
Kelly Murphy's original illustrations and sketches from a various amount of children's books will be displayed at Wenham's Gallery Della-Piana.
Opening Saturday, February 27th from 4-6pm
Gallery Della-Piana
152R Main St
Wenham, MA 01984
(978) 468-1944
The show will be hanging from Feb 27 - Apr 24th.
Regular gallery hours are Thur-Sat 11-6pm.
Many pieces will be available for purchase!
February 1st, 2010
Brand-New Baby Blues receives a Star review from School Library Journal:
"Oil, acrylic, and gel are used to create gentle hues. What makes this telling of the new brother/sister theme stand out is how well the verses are in sync with the illustrations, layout, and the characters' facial expressions. Great for sharing with a group or one-on-one."
Read the full review in this site's Press section
January 22nd, 2010
The Basilisk's Lair: Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist, Book 2 has been awarded a "Junior Library Guild Selection" designation for Spring 2010.
January 8th, 2010
Kelly Murphy is featured in the "Concept" chapter of The Drawing Inspiration: Visual Artists At Work by Michael Fleishman, which investigates the work of contemporary illustrators amongst which Fred Lynch, Marshall Arisman, John Hendrix, Marth Rich and Ann Smith.
"Drawing Inspiration is a one of a kind text for beginning illustrators. This book examines the relationship between academic and professional illustration through the ideas and first hand experiences of professional illustrators working in the field today. With hundreds of diverse hand-rendered and digital images, readers can explore a world of illustration that has no limits. While learning the fundamentals and basic principles of illustration, readers will also gain insight on how these concepts can be used in the professional world. Drawing Inspiration will not only educate readers, but it will also inspire them to reach their full artistic potential. "
December 29th, 2009
Brand-New Baby Blues, written by Newbery Honor author Kathi Appelt and illustrated by Kelly Murphy, is at long last available in stores today!
December 5th, 2009
I will be in Tustin, CA, at the Chemers Gallery as a featured artist in their 18th Annual Children's Book Illustrators' Show & Signing, along with Ronald Himler, Rafael Lopez, Kristina Swarner and Lee White. The show will benefit the wooden floor (previously known as Saint Joseph Ballet), providing hope and opportunity through dance, academic and family programs.
November 1st, 2009
I created the cover of Cricket Magazine's November/December 2009 issue, inspired by "far off places" and was invited to engage in discussions with readers and answer their questions on Cricket Magazine's website's author & artist corner.
September 28th, 2009
The Flight of the Phoenix: Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist, Book 1 has been awarded a "Junior Library Guild Selection" designation for Fall 2009.
June 14th, 2009
Masterpiece, illustrated by Kelly Murphy, received the 2009 E.B. White Read Aloud Award for Older Readers!
The E.B. White Read Aloud Awards, established in 2004 by the Association of Booksellers for Children, honor books that reflect the universal read aloud standards that were created by the work of the author E.B. White in his classic books for children: Charlotte's Web, Stuart Little, and The Trumpet of the Swan.
February 9th, 2009
Masterpiece has been awarded a "Junior Library Guild Selection" designation for Fall 2008.
September 30th, 2008
Masterpiece (Henry Holt), written by Elise Broach and illustrated by Kelly Murphy, hits stores!
June 1st, 2008
Book signing at the Danforth Museum. Come enjoy the city wide festivities in Framingham, MA. Original paintings of The Boll Weevil Ball are on view from May 12th to August 15th.
May 31st, 2008
The Boll Weevil Ball (Abrams) book signing at Books of Wonder, NYC. Saturday 12-2PM.
Kelly Murphy wins a 3x3 Magazine Silver Award
Kelly Murphy is the winner of a Silver Award in the Editorial category of 3x3 Magazine's Annual Competition No.8 for her illustration "The Princess and the Golden Fish".
August 12th, 2011
"Creepy Monsters, Sleepy Monsters" a 3x3 Magazine winner
Kelly Murphy's latest picture book Creepy Monsters, Sleepy Monsters is a winner in the Children's Book category of 3x3 Magazine's Annual Competition No.8.
August 8th, 2011
"Over At The Castle" in The Original Art Show 2011
Kelly Murphy's picture book Over At The Castle was selected by the Society of Illustrators for inclusion in the 2011 Original Art Show. Over At The Castle had also previously been selected by 3x3 Magazine's jury for publication in the magazine's Annual No.7 and 3x3 Children's Show.
July 12th, 2011
"Creepy Monsters, Sleepy Monsters" out in stores!
Kelly Murphy's new picture book Creepy Monsters, Sleepy Monsters is now available in stores!
July 6th, 2011
The Unicorn's Tale: Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist, Book 4 has been awarded a "Junior Library Guild Selection" designation for Spring 2011.
June 2011
Kelly Murphy is the 2010-2011 winner of the National Christian School Association's Children's Crown Award as illustrator of Masterpiece.
April 4th, 2011
"The Unicorn's Tale" available in stores today
The Unicorn's Tale: Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist, Book 4, the fourth book in the "Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist" series written by R.L. LaFevers and illustrated by Kelly Murphy, is released today, April 4th, 2011!
February 4th, 2011
Society of Illustrators Book and Editorial Exhibit, Opening Reception
I will be attending the Awards Presentation and Gala for ILLUSTRATORS 53: Book and Editorial Categories which starts at 6:00 PM on Friday, February 4th, 2011. Please browse the full list of artists on exhibit at this prestigious Society of Illustrators event.
February 1st, 2011
Launch of nathanielfludd.com
I am pleased to announce the launch of nathanielfludd.com, a website dedicated to the chapter book series written by R. L. LaFevers, illustrated by my self and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Children, an imprint of HMH.
The site features an inside look at the making of the series as well as new interactive content in abundance: a deeper look at the Book of Beasts and Nathaniel's Sketchbook, the Fludd family tree and artwork sent by readers.
"The Lodge" Selected by The Society of Illustrators
Tuesday November 30th, 2010
My illustration "The Lodge", created in collaboration with Antoine Revoy for 'Haunted Houses (Are You Scared Yet?)', was selected by the Society of Illustrators in the Book category of its 53rd annual competition.
The illustration will be published in the society's 53rd Annual Book and the original will be presented at the Museum of American Illustration in its Book and Editorial Exhibit which will run from January 26 to February 19, 2011. The opening will be held on Friday, February 4, 2011.
Artist Talk at Boston College
Saturday November 13th, 2010
I will be making a presentation at the What's New in Children's Books? conference held at Boston College. This annual half-day autumn workshop highlights the season's best new literary releases. This year's event also features Francisco Stork, Pat Keogh, Gail Hedges and Masterpiece author Elise Broach! The conference includes an exhibit of new books and a book sale and signing. Details:
Vanderslice Hall, Boston College
8:30 a.m.: Registration, coffee & book sale
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Program
'Haunted Houses (Are You Scared Yet?)' book signing at Barrington Books
October 30th, 2010
Today I am signing various books among which 'Haunted Houses (Are You Scared Yet?)', with co-illustrator Antoine Revoy, at the Barrington Books 3rd Annual Children's Book Author & Illustrator Event. The book signing's details are:
Barrington Books
184 County Road
Barrington, RI 02806
From 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
"The Wyverns' Treasure" available in stores today
October 2nd, 2010
Christopher Bing, Matt Tavares and I shall be at the Brush Art Gallery & Studios' Children's Book Illustrators Exhibition today for book signings and talks with visitors.
An eventful day as The Wyverns' Treasure, the third book in the "Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist" series written by R.L. LaFevers and illustrated by me, is released today as well!
September 19th, 2010
The outstanding Children's Book Illustrators Exhibition at the Brush Art Gallery & Studios (Lowell, MA) starts today. Please do note the updated and definitive lineup of artists: Christopher Bing, David Macaulay, Kelly Murphy, Matt Tavares and David Wiesner.
August 23rd, 2010
You can begin bidding online for an original illustration by Kelly Murphy created for a benefit auction in support of 826LA: "Eyewitness Reports!".
August 16th, 2010
This version of www.kelmurphy.com (v5) is featured in Web Design Index 9, the ninth volume in the classic series published by the pepin press (Netherlands), released today.
An Exceptional Children's Book Illustrators Exhibition
Meet and talk with award winning illustrators Christopher Bing, David Macaulay, Kelly Murphy, Matt Tavares, Chris Van Allsburg and David Wiesner, who will be signing books and taking part in a forum at the Brush Art Gallery & Studios in Lowell, MA at a unique reception held October 2nd, 2010.
The featured illustrators' original art will be exhibited at the gallery from September 19th to October 24th, 2010.
July 20th, 2010
'Haunted Houses (Are You Scared Yet?)', written by Robert D. San Souci and illustrated by Kelly Murphy and Antoine Revoy, is out in stores today.
July 1st, 2010
3x3 Magazine Annual No. 7 and Children's Show
Kelly Murphy's latest children's book Over At The Castle, as well as her children's magazine illustration Rap, Rap, Rap: The Drive, were selected by 3x3 Magazine's jury for the publication's Annual No.7 and 3x3 Children's Show.
June 7th, 2010
The Basilisk's Lair, the second book in the "Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist" series written by R.L. LaFevers and illustrated by Kelly Murphy, is now out in stores!
June 6th, 2010
Masterpiece climbs to number 7 on the New York Times Best Sellers List, Children's Bestsellers, Paperback Books List!
May 30th, 2010
Masterpiece is back on the New York Times Best Sellers List, Children's Bestsellers, Paperback Books, rising to number 8!
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010, 4 PM
The Basilisk's Lair Book Signing at Harvard Square
Just back from Manhattan, I will be signing the newest book in the "Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist" series, The Basilisk's Lair, with author R.L. LaFevers at the Harvard Square's famous Curious George & Friends store in Cambridge.
Curious George & Friends Books and Toys
1 JFK Street
Cambridge, MA, 02138
May 16th, 2010, 1-3 PM
"May Book Bonanza!"
Come down to see authors and illustrators ready to sign and talk about their latest books at Books of Wonder in New York City:
Kate Feiffer - 'But I Wanted a Baby Brother'
Diane Goode - 'But I Wanted a Baby Brother'
Maya Gottfried - 'Our Farm'
KELLY MURPHY - 'Over at the Castle'
Sherry North - 'Because I am Your Daddy'
Wendy Popp - 'Where the Sunrise Begins'
Gail Silver & Christine Kromer - 'Anh's Anger'
May 15th, 2010
Masterpiece has been chosen for inclusion on the 2010-2011 Florida Sunshine State Young Readers Award (SSYRA) master list of nominated titles.
April 25th, 2010
Masterpiece is on the New York Times Best Sellers List!
April 14th, 2010
My illustration "The Lodge", created in collaboration with Antoine Revoy to illustrate the horror book Haunted Houses (Are You Scared Yet?) by Robert San Souci and published by Christy Ottaviano Books (Henry Holt and Co.), was chosen by American Illustration in their 29th annual competition for feature on their website.
March 1st, 2010
Over At The Castle, the second book created by Boni Ashburn and Kelly Murphy following the hit Hush, Little Dragon, is available in stores today!
February 27th, 2010
Kelly Murphy's original illustrations and sketches from a various amount of children's books will be displayed at Wenham's Gallery Della-Piana.
Opening Saturday, February 27th from 4-6pm
Gallery Della-Piana
152R Main St
Wenham, MA 01984
(978) 468-1944
The show will be hanging from Feb 27 - Apr 24th.
Regular gallery hours are Thur-Sat 11-6pm.
Many pieces will be available for purchase!
February 1st, 2010
Brand-New Baby Blues receives a Star review from School Library Journal:"Oil, acrylic, and gel are used to create gentle hues. What makes this telling of the new brother/sister theme stand out is how well the verses are in sync with the illustrations, layout, and the characters' facial expressions. Great for sharing with a group or one-on-one."
Read the full review in this site's Press section
January 22nd, 2010
The Basilisk's Lair: Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist, Book 2 has been awarded a "Junior Library Guild Selection" designation for Spring 2010.
January 8th, 2010
Kelly Murphy is featured in the "Concept" chapter of The Drawing Inspiration: Visual Artists At Work by Michael Fleishman, which investigates the work of contemporary illustrators amongst which Fred Lynch, Marshall Arisman, John Hendrix, Marth Rich and Ann Smith.
"Drawing Inspiration is a one of a kind text for beginning illustrators. This book examines the relationship between academic and professional illustration through the ideas and first hand experiences of professional illustrators working in the field today. With hundreds of diverse hand-rendered and digital images, readers can explore a world of illustration that has no limits. While learning the fundamentals and basic principles of illustration, readers will also gain insight on how these concepts can be used in the professional world. Drawing Inspiration will not only educate readers, but it will also inspire them to reach their full artistic potential. "
December 29th, 2009
Brand-New Baby Blues, written by Newbery Honor author Kathi Appelt and illustrated by Kelly Murphy, is at long last available in stores today!
December 5th, 2009
I will be in Tustin, CA, at the Chemers Gallery as a featured artist in their 18th Annual Children's Book Illustrators' Show & Signing, along with Ronald Himler, Rafael Lopez, Kristina Swarner and Lee White. The show will benefit the wooden floor (previously known as Saint Joseph Ballet), providing hope and opportunity through dance, academic and family programs.
November 1st, 2009
I created the cover of Cricket Magazine's November/December 2009 issue, inspired by "far off places" and was invited to engage in discussions with readers and answer their questions on Cricket Magazine's website's author & artist corner.
September 28th, 2009
The Flight of the Phoenix: Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist, Book 1 has been awarded a "Junior Library Guild Selection" designation for Fall 2009.
June 14th, 2009
Masterpiece, illustrated by Kelly Murphy, received the 2009 E.B. White Read Aloud Award for Older Readers!
The E.B. White Read Aloud Awards, established in 2004 by the Association of Booksellers for Children, honor books that reflect the universal read aloud standards that were created by the work of the author E.B. White in his classic books for children: Charlotte's Web, Stuart Little, and The Trumpet of the Swan.
February 9th, 2009
Masterpiece has been awarded a "Junior Library Guild Selection" designation for Fall 2008.
September 30th, 2008
Masterpiece (Henry Holt), written by Elise Broach and illustrated by Kelly Murphy, hits stores!
June 1st, 2008
Book signing at the Danforth Museum. Come enjoy the city wide festivities in Framingham, MA. Original paintings of The Boll Weevil Ball are on view from May 12th to August 15th.
May 31st, 2008
The Boll Weevil Ball (Abrams) book signing at Books of Wonder, NYC. Saturday 12-2PM.
