Murphy works in mixed media—primarily acrylic paint and collage—on both canvas and wood panels. The collage elements may appear as photographic, textural, or patterned images and shapes. She has explored a variety of themes over many years, but the overarching themes are architecture, interiors, and landscapes. They are all environments she is attracted to, both external and internal. Occasionally, there is a narrative she wants to communicate or a feeling she wants to express. Most times she follows her intuition as best she can, rather than overthink her process.

Mixed media depicting a room almost floating, where a doorway exudes warmth and the ceiling exudes divinity, lit by two unique lamps.
Mixed media depicting a series of unique lamps on a black background.
Acrylic piece depicting a view from the inside of a building window, peeking through to the opposing window which exudes warmth in an orange. tone
Mixed media depicting a series of unique lamps on a black background.
Mixed media depicting a living room scene  (couch and throw pillows) illuminated by two lamps. There is an ominous blacked out doorway
Mixed media depicting a series of unique lamps on a deep blue background.
Acrylic marker depicting a grand foyer with a marble staircase and statue, an emphasis on the lamps lighting the area.
Mixed media depicting a series of unique lamps with dangling cords on a black background.
Mixed media depicting a series of unique lamps on a black background. There are blue fairy lights across the background.
Painting depicting a moroccan lantern in a window sill where the curtains, vibrantly patterned in teal and orange, are pulled back to reveal it.