"What if all that grows from the ground has eyes that look back upon us?"
That's taken from Mark Murphy's (Murphy Design) intro to his book of sketches titled Scribble. That question would be the recurring theme in this book containing his artwork. From page to page, you are introduced to a multitude of characters, most of them having one eye. Staring at you on every page, each of the little characters feel like they are going to come alive. From the tiniest of these creatures sprouting from the ground, Mark introduces you to his imaginative world with this collection of drawings. It's simple enough for anyone to enjoy, whether artist or not, and abstract enough to stimulate the creativity that lies within.
Oil is another book he created that contains similar creatures as the ones in Scribble, except this one has a different theme. As the title says, it's about, well, oil. Using slick artwork and sarcasm, this one questions our current predicament in society, showing that art can be a tool to provoke creative thought and social consciousness too.
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