Canadian Wildlife Artist Ron Parker Rare early pencil study. Original Pencil Drawing Dall Sheep 1984 matted and Framed 7 x 10" image area. Frame 15x18x2" Frame has a few nicks but drawing had been well protected. Free shipping in the US. Ron Parker (1946-) Biography 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.