Roberta Murray
@robertamurrayart.bsky.social
🇨🇦 Vive Le Canada!
I make pictures. Paint, pencil, pixels.
Lover of dogs, birds, nature, laughter & tea. Believer in kindness, inclusivity & science. Rebel. Unapologetically Anti-conservative.
No NFT’s No DM’s
https://RobertaMurray.com
I make pictures. Paint, pencil, pixels.
Lover of dogs, birds, nature, laughter & tea. Believer in kindness, inclusivity & science. Rebel. Unapologetically Anti-conservative.
No NFT’s No DM’s
https://RobertaMurray.com
Just in time for #bannedbooksweek my little free library is open for business. The 2 @margaretatwood.bsky.social books have already been claimed.
Yes, I changed 1 of the pillows after reading about libraries with political messaging being vandalized.
Yes, I changed 1 of the pillows after reading about libraries with political messaging being vandalized.
October 7, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Just in time for #bannedbooksweek my little free library is open for business. The 2 @margaretatwood.bsky.social books have already been claimed.
Yes, I changed 1 of the pillows after reading about libraries with political messaging being vandalized.
Yes, I changed 1 of the pillows after reading about libraries with political messaging being vandalized.
So I posted my sketches I’ll be using for my free library to Insta, & said I’m doing it because of governments attacks on literature. I guess they must be suppressing the post because no one is seeing it. What a bunch of fucking Nazi’s.
September 17, 2025 at 3:50 PM
So I posted my sketches I’ll be using for my free library to Insta, & said I’m doing it because of governments attacks on literature. I guess they must be suppressing the post because no one is seeing it. What a bunch of fucking Nazi’s.
The US has ended the $800 exemption, but now is also requiring Canadians to prepay the tariffs.
"Starting August 29, 2025, every package shipped from Canada to the U.S. must show proof that duties have been prepaid before the shipment can be accepted for delivery."
"Starting August 29, 2025, every package shipped from Canada to the U.S. must show proof that duties have been prepaid before the shipment can be accepted for delivery."
August 22, 2025 at 9:17 PM
The US has ended the $800 exemption, but now is also requiring Canadians to prepay the tariffs.
"Starting August 29, 2025, every package shipped from Canada to the U.S. must show proof that duties have been prepaid before the shipment can be accepted for delivery."
"Starting August 29, 2025, every package shipped from Canada to the U.S. must show proof that duties have been prepaid before the shipment can be accepted for delivery."
Innocence - Digital illustration
Read a passage of Oliver Goldsmith’s The Deserted Village in alt tag.
#Bookcoverillustration #illustration #womenwhodraw #artlicensing
Read a passage of Oliver Goldsmith’s The Deserted Village in alt tag.
#Bookcoverillustration #illustration #womenwhodraw #artlicensing
August 18, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Innocence - Digital illustration
Read a passage of Oliver Goldsmith’s The Deserted Village in alt tag.
#Bookcoverillustration #illustration #womenwhodraw #artlicensing
Read a passage of Oliver Goldsmith’s The Deserted Village in alt tag.
#Bookcoverillustration #illustration #womenwhodraw #artlicensing
Red Princess - Digital painting
I have returned to doing bookcover illustrations. This piece is available for #licensing from Arcangel licensing.arcangel.com/asset-manage...
I have returned to doing bookcover illustrations. This piece is available for #licensing from Arcangel licensing.arcangel.com/asset-manage...
August 15, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Red Princess - Digital painting
I have returned to doing bookcover illustrations. This piece is available for #licensing from Arcangel licensing.arcangel.com/asset-manage...
I have returned to doing bookcover illustrations. This piece is available for #licensing from Arcangel licensing.arcangel.com/asset-manage...
Painterly Peonies.
August 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Painterly Peonies.
“Underwater Red” will be 1 of the limited edition illustrations newly arrived at Art Interiors. Museum quality pigments print on velvet fine art paper Edition 2 of 5. Grab it while you can!
Not listed on website yet but you can call/email the gallery.
www.artinteriors.ca/artists/robe...
Not listed on website yet but you can call/email the gallery.
www.artinteriors.ca/artists/robe...
July 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM
“Underwater Red” will be 1 of the limited edition illustrations newly arrived at Art Interiors. Museum quality pigments print on velvet fine art paper Edition 2 of 5. Grab it while you can!
Not listed on website yet but you can call/email the gallery.
www.artinteriors.ca/artists/robe...
Not listed on website yet but you can call/email the gallery.
www.artinteriors.ca/artists/robe...
A fresh new shipment of paintings & illustrations are winging their way to Art Interiors in Toronto. Including the whimsical 8x10” figurative oil painting titled Rope Swing.
We need non-serious art for these heavy times.
We need non-serious art for these heavy times.
July 21, 2025 at 1:53 AM
A fresh new shipment of paintings & illustrations are winging their way to Art Interiors in Toronto. Including the whimsical 8x10” figurative oil painting titled Rope Swing.
We need non-serious art for these heavy times.
We need non-serious art for these heavy times.
Sing Soft And Low
July 15, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Sing Soft And Low
I'm on a 48 hour no activity rest, so catching up on photo processing. This was a Magnolia tree from our spring trip to Sidney, BC.
I bit the bullet and enrolled in the floral design class. Wish me luck in being able to find the supplies needed to do it!
"Our Strength Is Softness"
I bit the bullet and enrolled in the floral design class. Wish me luck in being able to find the supplies needed to do it!
"Our Strength Is Softness"
July 14, 2025 at 8:45 PM
I'm on a 48 hour no activity rest, so catching up on photo processing. This was a Magnolia tree from our spring trip to Sidney, BC.
I bit the bullet and enrolled in the floral design class. Wish me luck in being able to find the supplies needed to do it!
"Our Strength Is Softness"
I bit the bullet and enrolled in the floral design class. Wish me luck in being able to find the supplies needed to do it!
"Our Strength Is Softness"
A lot of my previous photography subjects have kind of dried up since moving to the city. I no longer have the diversity of birds & wildlife we did living in the country. But flowers are better.
I am considering taking some floral design classes for my photography.
I am considering taking some floral design classes for my photography.
July 13, 2025 at 2:25 AM
A lot of my previous photography subjects have kind of dried up since moving to the city. I no longer have the diversity of birds & wildlife we did living in the country. But flowers are better.
I am considering taking some floral design classes for my photography.
I am considering taking some floral design classes for my photography.
You know what a rainy day is good for? Forcing my arse back to the easel. I wanted to paint the chaos I feel inside but ended up with this.
Pink Peonies 8x10” Oil
Pink Peonies 8x10” Oil
June 21, 2025 at 9:04 PM
You know what a rainy day is good for? Forcing my arse back to the easel. I wanted to paint the chaos I feel inside but ended up with this.
Pink Peonies 8x10” Oil
Pink Peonies 8x10” Oil
Seen out in the wilds. Actually my daughter dragged me to Indigo to show me this book, which features my illustration, was part of Reese Witherspoon's book club picks.
June 6, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Seen out in the wilds. Actually my daughter dragged me to Indigo to show me this book, which features my illustration, was part of Reese Witherspoon's book club picks.
Can we stop?
Someone’s worst day is not going to make your life better. You know what will? Showing grace and compassion to your fellow human.
youtube.com/shorts/iHh4p...
Someone’s worst day is not going to make your life better. You know what will? Showing grace and compassion to your fellow human.
youtube.com/shorts/iHh4p...
Can we not? 💔
YouTube video by Tod Maffin
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May 23, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Can we stop?
Someone’s worst day is not going to make your life better. You know what will? Showing grace and compassion to your fellow human.
youtube.com/shorts/iHh4p...
Someone’s worst day is not going to make your life better. You know what will? Showing grace and compassion to your fellow human.
youtube.com/shorts/iHh4p...
The cherry tree is blooming! We planted it last summer & were told it may not bloom for a few years. So I am thrilled to see blossoms on the tree this year. 🤞 we get a few cherries!
#photography #floral
#photography #floral
May 14, 2025 at 10:22 PM
The cherry tree is blooming! We planted it last summer & were told it may not bloom for a few years. So I am thrilled to see blossoms on the tree this year. 🤞 we get a few cherries!
#photography #floral
#photography #floral
Trinity Lodge in Calgary an assisted living residence has been without an elevator for 2 weeks. This for profit seniors home has 244 units. The only way for those on the upper floors to get out is a stair lift 1 person at a time.
How can this be allowed to happen? ½
How can this be allowed to happen? ½
May 11, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Trinity Lodge in Calgary an assisted living residence has been without an elevator for 2 weeks. This for profit seniors home has 244 units. The only way for those on the upper floors to get out is a stair lift 1 person at a time.
How can this be allowed to happen? ½
How can this be allowed to happen? ½
Reposted by Roberta Murray
Let’s all go!! It’s important to show numbers.
May 2, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Let’s all go!! It’s important to show numbers.
Puddle Jumper
Had a week off in Victoria/Sidney. I am wiped but have a bunch of new photos to play around with; as well as a bunch of catching up to do on everything else. My head is still on island time soaking up the sun and sea air.
#birdphotography
Had a week off in Victoria/Sidney. I am wiped but have a bunch of new photos to play around with; as well as a bunch of catching up to do on everything else. My head is still on island time soaking up the sun and sea air.
#birdphotography
April 17, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Puddle Jumper
Had a week off in Victoria/Sidney. I am wiped but have a bunch of new photos to play around with; as well as a bunch of catching up to do on everything else. My head is still on island time soaking up the sun and sea air.
#birdphotography
Had a week off in Victoria/Sidney. I am wiped but have a bunch of new photos to play around with; as well as a bunch of catching up to do on everything else. My head is still on island time soaking up the sun and sea air.
#birdphotography
Angel Can Fly 16x20” Oil on canvas
This painting is 11 years old and still sits in my studio. It’s been listed for sale but I’ve never pushed too hard to sell it because it’s one of the favourite paintings I’ve ever done.
To me it represents the determined spirit of indigenous people & women.
This painting is 11 years old and still sits in my studio. It’s been listed for sale but I’ve never pushed too hard to sell it because it’s one of the favourite paintings I’ve ever done.
To me it represents the determined spirit of indigenous people & women.
April 8, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Angel Can Fly 16x20” Oil on canvas
This painting is 11 years old and still sits in my studio. It’s been listed for sale but I’ve never pushed too hard to sell it because it’s one of the favourite paintings I’ve ever done.
To me it represents the determined spirit of indigenous people & women.
This painting is 11 years old and still sits in my studio. It’s been listed for sale but I’ve never pushed too hard to sell it because it’s one of the favourite paintings I’ve ever done.
To me it represents the determined spirit of indigenous people & women.
The swans are back!!!! A pair flew right over the house just now. It was their distinctive call that alerted me through the open office window.
J'adore le printemps!
Swan Song - Digital Illustration
J'adore le printemps!
Swan Song - Digital Illustration
April 4, 2025 at 9:58 PM
The swans are back!!!! A pair flew right over the house just now. It was their distinctive call that alerted me through the open office window.
J'adore le printemps!
Swan Song - Digital Illustration
J'adore le printemps!
Swan Song - Digital Illustration
To hear Elton John say “if you are a creative artist and don’t have self doubt, you are not a creative artist”. 🤯
Holy shit. That comment has smacked me upside the head hard.
Holy shit. That comment has smacked me upside the head hard.
April 4, 2025 at 4:12 AM
To hear Elton John say “if you are a creative artist and don’t have self doubt, you are not a creative artist”. 🤯
Holy shit. That comment has smacked me upside the head hard.
Holy shit. That comment has smacked me upside the head hard.
So excited. I finally got to the city to buy fabric. So many pretty choices. Next step. Teach myself to sew. But this is not a cheap endeavour. If I don’t screw up, it will costing about $80 per shirt.
Shout out to Rick Rack Textiles.
Shout out to Rick Rack Textiles.
April 2, 2025 at 3:37 AM
So excited. I finally got to the city to buy fabric. So many pretty choices. Next step. Teach myself to sew. But this is not a cheap endeavour. If I don’t screw up, it will costing about $80 per shirt.
Shout out to Rick Rack Textiles.
Shout out to Rick Rack Textiles.
Maybe I’m not making great art right now, but others are. So maybe I’ll post things to inspire Canadians.
youtu.be/niuxr0QqMSg
youtu.be/niuxr0QqMSg
2500 Montréalers sing L. Cohen’s “Hallelujah” in perfect harmony at Place Des Arts
YouTube video by Choir! Choir! Choir!
youtu.be
March 29, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Maybe I’m not making great art right now, but others are. So maybe I’ll post things to inspire Canadians.
youtu.be/niuxr0QqMSg
youtu.be/niuxr0QqMSg
I know I’m supposed to keep on making art, to create the visuals to voice my thoughts or give people some beauty to rest their eyes & mind upon for a minute, to allow them a break from the turmoil of the world today. But I can’t seem to get beyond my own fears.
March 29, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I know I’m supposed to keep on making art, to create the visuals to voice my thoughts or give people some beauty to rest their eyes & mind upon for a minute, to allow them a break from the turmoil of the world today. But I can’t seem to get beyond my own fears.
Jason Stanley, a Yale professor, author of How Fascism Works, is moving to Canada. Hear why in his interview on CBC. American’s you need to listen every bit as much as Canadians.
youtu.be/Rn_dtBx0eLk
youtu.be/Rn_dtBx0eLk
Why Yale professor Jason Stanley is moving to Canada
YouTube video by CBC News
youtu.be
March 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Jason Stanley, a Yale professor, author of How Fascism Works, is moving to Canada. Hear why in his interview on CBC. American’s you need to listen every bit as much as Canadians.
youtu.be/Rn_dtBx0eLk
youtu.be/Rn_dtBx0eLk