Happy - Billy Murphy

Billy Murphy is a contemporary artist based in Essex, UK. He uses his art as a playful but thoughtful exploration of life’s absurdities and everyday absurd humour.

His pieces often feature bears, dinosaurs, frogs, and other animals: characters that look silly or charming, but which carry emotions and quirks that make them deeply relatable

Working mainly in acrylics on paper (or canvas), he embraces imperfections: the wonky lines, the slightly off‑proportions, the honest “hand‑made” feel. This aesthetic — rooted in the Japanese philosophy of wabi‑sabi gives his work warmth and humanity

Whether it’s existential dread, everyday frustration or simple joy, his animal characters often express feelings many of us recognise — making the art feel personal and honest.