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Original watercolors and prints by TJ Murphy, Seattle

Natural beauty. Independent spirit.

I paint the light of the Pacific Northwest, the places I travel, and the people I meet. Originals and prints are available here.

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Strawberry Point Backpacking Trip #11, a painting by TJ Murphy

Collector’s Items

Sold and unavailable works from the collection.

MJ — Watercolor pastel, by TJ Murphy

MJ

Watercolor pastel · Not for sale

Prints from $30

Revelation — Watercolor pastel, 2024, by TJ Murphy

Revelation

Watercolor pastel · Not for sale

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Art books & illustrated poetry

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Portraits by TJ Murphy: watercolor cover showing a figure in a wide balancing pose.

Art book · TJ Murphy

Watercolor Portraits

A collection of portraits exploring expression, rich color, and the texture of watercolor pastel.

$40

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Watercolor Landscapes by TJ Murphy: a luminous yellow sky over blue and violet water.

Art book · TJ Murphy

Watercolor Landscapes

A collection of landscapes exploring changing skies, shorelines, and reflected light.

$40

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Reflections on Time book cover: a bird over water beneath an orange sky

Illustrated poetry book

Reflections on Time

Paul Michael Murphy’s twelve poems, illustrated by TJ Murphy, with connected songs sung by Suno.

$40

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Commissions

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Sunset in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Patos Island 1, watercolor pastel landscape by TJ Murphy

Landscapes & portraits, painted for you

A meaningful place or the people you love, in watercolor pastel.

50% deposit to start · Typical turnaround 2–4 weeks

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About the Artist & Film

TJ Murphy smiling outdoors in sunglasses and a white shirt

About the artist

TJ Murphy

TJ Murphy is a Seattle-based artist working in watercolor, watercolor pastel, and outdoor acrylic murals. Since 2020, he has explored the changing light of the Pacific Northwest and the expressions that give a portrait its character. His work brings luminous color, rich texture, and close observation to landscapes, portraits, and public spaces.

Meet the artist

A documentary by Gavin Robertson

Coined in Watercolor: The Art of Going All In

Gavin Robertson follows my journey of becoming an artist, from Seattle to Cape Town. The film features my artwork at home and on display at the Bitcoin conference in Cape Town.

Gavin’s debut documentary premiered at the Bitcoin Film Festival in Warsaw, Poland, in 2026.

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Whether you’re commissioning a portrait, purchasing a collectible, or planning a project, let’s start the conversation. For packages, FAQ, and the full commissions hub, visit the commissions page.

  • Seattle, WA
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  • tj@tjm.art
  • 50% deposit to start · Typical turnaround 2–4 weeks
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