IN THE MEDIA | Murphy Wood Art

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In the Media

"Sawdust and dreams fill the air inside Kevin and Margaret Murphy's garage, a makeshift workshop for their small business, 'Murphy Wood Art.'

'Kevin had been woodworking as a hobby for years, and I've always been an art enthusiast. We realized that our skill sets were pretty complementary and we were able to build on each other's talents,' says Margaret Dowling-Murphy, co-owner of Murphy Wood Art." Watch Video

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Irish Echo Feature

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"Since we initially followed in the footsteps of our families, a long line of nurses, teachers, police officers, and firefighters, running an art business was totally new to us, and we had to figure out much of it on our own.

The learning curve was intense, but so was our determination to make it work." Full Article

Rockland County Times

"We’ve done a lot of pieces that are very personal to people, either to memorialize someone or as a special gift,” Margaret said. “ For us, the greatest joy is being able to create pieces that are so meaningful and personal to people. People will say they were moved to tears by it, or that it just meant so much to them. The ability to do that for people is incredibly satisfying." Full Article

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"I make some type of mountain scape and then she will come in with the resin and paint the skies and those are the things that seem really popular and resonate with people so that's pretty meaningful to us,” said Kevin Murphy. “When something that we work on together really takes off." Full Article

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"Stubborn tenacity, relentless work ethic, and pragmatism are essential to growing a business. There is so much noise out there from people who claim to find success seemingly overnight, and it can be discouraging to those who experience the more common path of slow and steady growth sprinkled with setbacks and failures." Full Article

"We are excited to have the chance to share our work with the community because it introduces new people to what we do and gives us the opportunity to share some beauty during the gray winter months." Full Article

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"When others think enough of your work to spend their hard-earned money on it, it’s very rewarding. We’ve had the opportunity to make many meaningful pieces for our clients. Whether it was to memorialize a loved one, celebrate a milestone, or bring custom beauty to an important space, we relish the times that our work elicits an emotional response and brings joy. It is an honor and privilege to do work that creates that type of impact. Art gives us the chance to connect with other people in a deep and meaningful way." Full Article

Hudson Valley Magazine

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"This creative endeavor was 'a good outlet to combat the stress and chaos' of life during COVID, and somewhere along the line, the couple discovered they would work woodwork wonders as a team."
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"I’ve had to pivot in my career as my family demands evolved over the years. Luckily, I had education and skills to leverage, so when needed, I was able to build my professional life around my family. It’s not easy building a business, especially a messy, art business out of a home full of kids and life, but it has enabled me to be there for them while also pursuing my passion. I often joke that we’re building a future on sawdust and dreams." Full Article

"It sometimes doesn't feel like it's been three years but when you look back over three years of commissions and projects, it does feel like we've come a long way in that time, but it's even more exciting to see where we're gonna be in the next three years, and where we can take it from here." Full Article

ShoutOut Colorado

"Along the way, there have been many challenges including tight, shared spaces, botched projects, and consecutive learning curves, but we have learned and grown along the way. We continue to improve and expand our offerings to ensure that each piece is created with care, attention, and most importantly, love."
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"Another way you can easily bring the outdoors into modern rustic home décor is through art. Kevin Murphy and Margaret Dowling-Murphy of Murphy Wood Art comment, 'By incorporating rustic art into your design, it allows you to bring the “outside” into your indoor living spaces, but it’s not just for cabins and farmhouses. Mix rustic textiles like wood with other elements such as glass, wood burns, vibrant colors, landscapes, and eclectic shapes to add a chic yet contemporary flare. Natural elements can also add texture, the finishing touch that can add a cozy feel to your space.'"
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