Jo MURPHY

I am the author of Pulped: A Trashy Tale as well as several educational publications. With over twenty years of experience as an Art and English teacher, I am also a dedicated professional artist who writes and illustrates my own books. Based in Cunnamulla, I curate and organise activities that showcase this region's unique culture and landscape.

Welcome. Read articles about these topics on Medium. This list has been created especially for people who have had the courage to go looking for answers. It is a dedicated space where healing and creativity come together to support your journey to recovery from alcohol addiction. Here, you’ll find a curated collection of inspiring jewellery, uplifting artworks, and insightful books, thoughtfully chosen to encourage strength, hope, and resilience. Whether you’re just beginning your path to sobriety or continuing your commitment to wellness, these resources are designed to empower and remind you that recovery is a powerful and beautiful transformation. Explore this curated collection and discover tools that honour your progress and celebrate your courage every step of the way.

Hi, I am a professional artist who project-manages community murals. Follow my journal as I experiment with combining watercolour pencils and other water-based materials in rugged mixed media for large-format painting. As I experiment with various watercolour materials, I will add them here with comments on their usefulness and quality.

As the founder of True Gusto, an artistic enterprise specialising in creating historical murals and picture books that celebrate regional heritage, particularly focusing on areas such as Lightning Ridge, through Cunnamulla, to Yowah’s opal industry, I have a lot to say about what it takes to live and travel in the outback of Queensland. Australia. Let me share what I know with you. If you want to comment, I would love to hear from you.