Morgan Rhea
Hurricane Helene & Milton Relief Tote- Carry Hope, Wear Compassion, Aid Recovery
$95
Hurricane Helene and Milton Relief Tote
$25 for every tote sold will be donated to The Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+) which provides craft artists with support and resources for disaster and emergency relief, education programs, and readiness grants to strengthen preparedness. In 2018, after a devastating fire destroyed our studio and inventory, CERF+ gave us a grant that helped us rebuild. Now, as we move forward, we're committed to giving back to our fellow artisans. The beautiful states have been sketched by our Artisan Jules Fox Murphy.
Quote: In the face of the storms fury, may hope be the anchor that holds us steady, reminding us that even in the darkest moments, brighter days are ahead. Together, we rise and rebuild with love, strength, and resilience.
States featured: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee.
Julia was born and raised in South Charleston, WV. She graduated from SCHS in 1989 and shortly there after joined the US Army where she spent 6 years and participated in the Gulf War. Upon getting out of the military she served as a Court Marshal in Putnam County until she went back to school in 2000. It took her a bit of time to reconnect with her inner artist during her college years, which is why she has an Art degree with minors in Criminal Justice and Education. Julia has drawn her entire life, but struggled with embracing it until she was in her 30's. Upon graduating from WVSU with concentrations in painting, printmaking, and photography.
Julia's style tends to vary depending on subject matter and medium, but she prefers clean lines and bold colors in addition to working with somewhat larger pieces. Her work has been shown at the Clay Center, and several collectors in the Charleston area have pieces of her's from local art auctions and commissioned works. Her biggest influences are Georgia O'Keeffe, Chuck Close, and local artist Paula Clendenin.
After graduating she went to work for the WV State Auditor's Office as a Graphic Designer until her retirement in February of this year. She has lived In South Korea, Germany, Texas, Georgia, and North Carolina (with a 7 month stint in Kuwait and Iraq). She always knew that she would come back to WV, and now she lives in South Charleston with her husband and life-long sweet-heart Billy Murphy and their dogs, Ghiz, Marley and Ozzy.
Material: 10 oz Canvas
Width: 18 inches
Height: 15 inches
Gusset: 5 inches
Handles
- Width: 1.5 inches
- Drop: 23 inches
Front Pocket
- Width: 9 inches
- Height: 8 inches
Features a 10 ounce canvas with leather patch and side tabs. They are attached with Antique Brass rivets. The handles are cotton webbing for a more durable hold.