They Promised the Sun, But Gave You Ashes Sarah Louise Davey Recognising Steve's talent and passion

Recognising Steve's talent and passion for the arts a position within the arts department of teaching assistant and full time mural artist was soon made for him

such as when laboring for the king Augeas of Elis

My figurative painting and drawing has been influenced by the realistic yet expressive work of Odd Nerdrum

He then sands down the paper to appear aged and weathered

They Promised the Sun, But Gave You Ashes Sarah Louise Davey Recognising Steve's talent and passionDetails About Acrylic on panel 16 x 16 in. 2017 Joseph Murdach I grew up in a great environment for art. My parents had renditions of masterworks around our home and I was encouraged to pursue any creative impulse I had at a young age. My earliest influences were my father and brother. I still remember the day my dad showed me his cartoon drawings he did for his high school newspaper, and the pages of comic book illustrations my brother would create.