Christopher R Murray is a fine artist, oil painter, portraitist, illustrator, graphic designer, and concept artist based in the Southeastern US. His style combines the techniques and traditions of the Great Masters with modern cultural and literary influences. He works in oils, digital media, spray paint, charcoal, graphite, and pen and ink. Murray has created cover art and illustrations for historical, science-fiction/fantasy, and children’s books published by Horse Creek Publishing, Grandma’s Cabin Books, and Author House Free Press, as well as various regional magazines and publications. In 2009, he appeared on NBC News demonstrating spray paint art techniques. His painting “Post-Apocalyptic Landscape II” won the Mobile Press Register CLA award at the 2007 People’s Art Show in Mobile, AL and “Ukulele Hell Jamboree” won 1st place in the 2011 Soul Kitchen Music Art Contest. He is often commissioned to paint oil portraits of humans and pets, and has completed various murals and T-shirt designs for Southeastern businesses and organizations. He regularly exhibits at art festivals, conventions, and galleries, currently including the Eastern Shore and Orange Beach art centers. Murray studied painting and art history at The University of South Alabama from 2001 – 2006 and is currently teaching academic drawing and painting classes in Baldwin County. He lives on a pine tree farm on the Alabama Gulf Coast with his wife, two beagles, one cat, four donkeys, two cows, and a horse. When not working on the visual arts, he composes music and gardens.
Paint and Sips with Chris Murray
Chris Murray will guide you through the painting process step by step. By the end of the session, each participant will have a completed painting to take home. Bring your beverage of choice, be ready to paint, and have fun! No previous experience is needed. All supplies are provided! BYOB and Snacks! Students must be 21+ years of age to attend this event.
September
Pelican at the Fairhope Pier Dates: Sept 23, 2023 Time: 5 pm to 7 pm Price: $40 (35 ESAC Members) See image in gallery
October
Classic Movie Monsters! Dates: Oct 14, 2023 Time: 5 pm to 7 pm Price: $40 (35 ESAC Members) See image in gallery
November
Whimsical Mermaids Dates: Nov 18, 2023 Time: 5 pm to 7 pm Price: $40 (35 ESAC Members) See image in gallery
December
Santa on the Beach Dates: Dec 9, 2023 Time: 5 pm to 7 pm Price: $40 (35 ESAC Members) See image in gallery
Refund Policy
- A $25 fee will be charged for all class refunds due to a withdrawal. Refunds will be given up to seven (7) days prior to class start date. Thereafter, no refunds will be given, unless the ESAC cancels the class.
- A $75 fee will be charged for all workshop refunds due to a withdrawal. Refunds will be given up to one (1) month prior to the workshop start date. Thereafter, norefunds will be given, unless the ESAC cancels the workshop.
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Paintelaide is Adelaide’s Mobile Paint and Sip Studio
We conduct intimate and personalised paint and sip events in our studio at 120 prospect road and also do mobile paint and sip events at Adelaide’s Local bars, cafes, vineyards. From private, hens, girl’s night and birthday parties to working with Corporates to conduct team building workshops for strategy and team offsite days.
These are super fun painting classes wherein a friendly local artist guides you through the painting of the day, while you sip on wine and paint. You can enjoy the company of your loved ones, socialise with other guests or get that much needed me-time.
NO PRIOR ART EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED
We have a variety of events from painting on canvas to pot and vase. Few of our most popular events are Paint Your Partner Picasso Way, Van Gogh’s Starry Nights, Sunflower’s, Monet’s Water Lillies and more.
We conduct these wine and paint events on a regular basis at bars and cafes across Adelaide CBD and Adelaide Hills
We can also travel to your venue (house, private venue) and transform it into a fun painting studio for your event. We have conducted paint and sip events from Barossa to Murray Bridge and Victor Harbour to Mc Laren Vale and Sellicks beach, making us the paint and sip studio with the widest reach in SA
Our aim is to give ADELAIDE an unforgettable art experience, full of colours, laughter and some wine, coffee or cake at their favourite LOCAL hangouts.
WE ARE A LOCAL SOUTH AUSTRALIA BUSINESS, TRYING TO SUPPORT OTHER LOCAL BUSINESSES IN SA
