Name: Hay Ride
Brand: Tina Green Gallery
Price: 750.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$750.00

2021

Each painting by Valton Murray is a one-of-a-kind original, created on canvas (or found textiles) and finished in a handcrafted frame made by Valton himself. The frames are intentionally rustic, imperfect, worn, and full of character - a natural extension of the artwork they hold.

Valton's work is as real as he is. You’ll see visible brushstrokes, layered texture, and the occasional speck of dust caught in the top coat. These aren’t flaws — they’re part of the story. Evidence of hands at work, of process, of paintings made meticulously and with heart.

Price includes shipping within the USA.

32" x 42"

Valton Murray is a self-taught artist living and working near Thomson, Georgia. His paintings are inspired by childhood memories of rural life — barns, family gatherings, children at play, and the beauty of the Southern landscape as he remembers it.

Growing up in Mesena, Georgia, Valton developed a natural gift for storytelling through color and movement. His bright, expressive palettes capture everyday moments with warmth, nostalgia, and joy.

His work has been exhibited widely throughout Georgia and nationally, including at The Kennedy Center, and featured in the House of Blues Collection. In 2004, he was selected by VSA to participate in its international festival and exhibition.

Despite early challenges with epilepsy and polio, Valton found lifelong success and expression through painting — creating work that feels honest, joyful, and deeply human.