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R. S. Parker
Ron Parker, one of the newest and most
exciting talents in the field of wildlife art is a native of Vancouver,
British Columbia, who lives in Wasa, in the Rocky Mountain trench on a
waterfowl flyway. The location is perfect for an artist whose
watercolors draw strength from an intimate knowledge - on a day-to-day
basis - of the flora and fauna which they recreate with incredible
verisimilitude.
Parker showed above normal talent in art
as a child, which was not surprising since both parents had artistic
abilities. However, as a six-footer in eighth grade, his future
seemed to be in basketball. High school was followed by four years
of apprenticeship in commercial art.
Then came the University with Parker as
an architectural student. It didn't work, and he returned to
commercial art where he learned to use gouache. Finally came another
stint at school and a degree in education. For a time he worked in
track and field administration. Appropriate for the 1966 Canadian
Decathlon Champion.
There followed a spell of carpentry, the
flu, enforced rest and painting as therapy. Enthusiasm! More
paintings. Then a serious resolve to be a professional fine
artist. His mother helped support a two year self-training
period. Sales grew. Collectors began to buy. Parker now
hikes, photographs and paints in a studio not far removed from his
subjects.
Our current inventory of Ron S.
Parker.
To see a larger view of any print, "click" on it. If you'd rather order
directly, call us! 1-800-769-6406.
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