Selected Observations

An evolving collection of original drawings, visual studies, material explorations, and individual works from Murphy's creative practice.

Letterpress nautical anchor stationery for Bell & Beacon by Murphy
Maine destinations handmade type map booklet cover design by Ken Murphy
Columbia Skincare branding and logo design sketch by Murphy
Fore Street restaurant entrance exterior signage, Portland, Maine
'Monkey Holding the Fruit of Life', 2005, acrylic on panel, 48"x48", by Ken Murphy, commissioned by Dana Street, shown hanging in Fore Street restaurant in Portland, Maine
Various print collateral for David Wood Clothiers special seasonal promotions by Murphy
Blue Hill Harbor School logo, branding, and website layout composite design for brand identity develop series
'IV Memory' raven illustration by Ken Murphy
Street and Company restaurant logo stamp, handmade logotype by Murphy
Bell & Beacon Society letterpress note card stationery
Pepper's Landing brand identity development sample lifestyle interior layout with beer glass in dark setting, design by Murphy
Pepper's Landing brand identity development sample menu layout design by Murphy
Portersfeild Dry Cider bottle packaging design by Murphy
Red Fox Bar & Grille brand identity development sketch of hand painted mark and hand made custom logotype by Murphy
Street and Company exterior entrance signage, Portland, Maine
The Maine Club branding development catalog cover layout
The Porthole Restaurant hand painted, handmade vintage interior signage, 60"x96", by Ken Murphy, 2002
True Emporium print collateral in lifestyle setting with vintage military props, design by Murphy
Winslow Homer Studio booklet interior spread, commissioned by Portland Museum of Art, design by Murphy
Winslow Homer Studio exterior pencil sketch by Ken Murphy
Wood Fired Maine brand identity development: logotype and custom letterform applied to pine wood camp fire imagery layout for print promotions
'R-207', 2003, oil on found vintage sleeping bag, 84"x84", hand painted by Ken Murphy
'IV Creativity' vintage anatomical human heart illustration with custom typography by Ken Murphy