Courtland "Lando" Murray

Born in Philadelphia, PA

Lives & works in Central Pennsylvania

   Courtland is an accomplished visual artist, published illustrator, and animator with a track record of success spanning over 20 years. By combining his wealth of experience, artistic prowess, and dedication to his craft, Courtland continues to leave a lasting impact in the world of visual arts, animation, and filmmaking.

Originally from Philadelphia, Courtland has been involved in a wide range of projects throughout his career. From designing captivating mascots to creating illustrations for children's books and magazine publications, his artistic talents have also extended to airbrush work, video production, live entertainment, education, and community outreach programs. Notably, Courtland has collaborated with renowned 501C3 arts organizations like Barak™ Inc., JumpStreet™, Pennsylvania Arts Council™, and the Art Association of Harrisburg™, contributing to the development of local talent and fostering artistic expression in the community.

Over the past decade, Courtland has gained significant recognition in the central Pennsylvania area under the former pseudonym Twizted Graphics ™. He is highly regarded for his diverse skill set, strong work ethic, exceptional visual sense, and commercial appeal. In 2013, his outstanding contributions to the arts were acknowledged when he received the "Excellence in the Arts" award as part of JumpStreet's prestigious "Spectrum Awards". Seeking new horizons, Courtland relocated to Houston, Texas in the same year to broaden his creative horizons and share his vision on a larger scale.

In recent years, Courtland has directed his focus toward 2D animation and has developed a growing passion for filmmaking. His dedication to these fields culminated in releasing his first animated short film, "1800 Block," in 2021. The film received widespread acclaim and was honored with the "Best 2D Film" award at the 2022 Skeleton Keyframe Animated Film Festival.

Returning to his roots, Courtland is excited to bring his extensive experience, refined skills, and unique artistic vision back to central Pennsylvania in the latter part of 2021. By establishing his new studio under the name Sharpe Animation in this dynamic environment, he aims to collaborate with fellow artists, engage in meaningful artistic projects, and positively impact the local creative landscape.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Courtland enjoys studying film, video games, camping, reading, boxing, and cherishing quality time with his loved ones.