About Jef Murray
Lived 1960 – 2015 (aged 55). Jef Murray was a British and American illustrator.
Jeffrey Patrick Murray (March 17, 1960 – August 3, 2015) was an American fantasy artist and author best known for his illustrations of works by J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. His paintings, illustrations, stories, poems, and essays appear regularly in Tolkien and Inklings-oriented
publications (Amon Hen, Mallorn, and Silver Leaves) and in Catholic publications (St. Austin Review and the Georgia Bulletin) worldwide. He was Artist-in-Residence for the St. Austin Review, and was artist guest of honor at the 2006 Gathering of the Fellowship in Toronto along with Ted Nasmith. He was nominated for an Imperishable Flame award in
2006, and his work has been exhibited in the USA, Canada, the UK, and the Netherlands.
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Who was Jef Murray?
British artist (1960–2015)
When was Jef Murray born?
Jef Murray was born on 17 March 1960.
When did Jef Murray die?
Jef Murray died on 3 August 2015.
What was Jef Murray's occupation?
Jef Murray was an illustrator.
What nationality was Jef Murray?
Jef Murray was British and American.
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