Carl Parker is a Canadian artist that creates paintings with roots in Expressionism. His influences range from Edvard Munch to Vincent van Gogh to Francis Bacon. Having been immersed in drawing since childhood, at the age of 36, he decided to take that ability into painting. Quickly, he saw success in the fine arts. Carl has an eclectic and signature style which tends to contain emotion and complexities of family life and challenges, as well as triumphs of people on the Autism Spectrum and all people. He paints in his own way and this honest style was embraced by collectors. His art resonates with his fans and they relate to the life symbolism and human emotion that must contain joy, pain, and every experience in between. A testament to what is possible, his art can now be found in private and corporate collections throughout the world, including Canada, the U.S., Australia, New Zealand and Europe. To date, he has shown his work in various cities including Toronto, Calgary, Florence, Italy and Paris.
A note from me, Carl Parker:
There are those who know my history, know about my challenges from early childhood to my late 30's, and those who don't. I know many people on the autism spectrum, people who deal with deep challenges, and all kinds of people, all races and creeds. One thing I've learned is that at the end of a long day, one thing seems to remain, we're only human. We share this planet. Sometimes we hurt, sometimes we feel joy and excitement, sometimes we feel so very low or confused. Other times, we need a shoulder to lean on, maybe cry, good people to laugh with, to love, to share our best experiences with, people who actually understand. As for me, I know I'm lucky to be alive. I also know that I want to keep on bringing art into this world and into people's lives. I'm not great, socially, but I try.
I've set up Patreon. It's not meant to offend or pressure. It's simply there for those who get what I do. It goes towards my art, it helps, and it's deeply appreciated. There is no set amount. THANK YOU very much.
www.patreon.com/carlparker
There are those who know my history, know about my challenges from early childhood to my late 30's, and those who don't. I know many people on the autism spectrum, people who deal with deep challenges, and all kinds of people, all races and creeds. One thing I've learned is that at the end of a long day, one thing seems to remain, we're only human. We share this planet. Sometimes we hurt, sometimes we feel joy and excitement, sometimes we feel so very low or confused. Other times, we need a shoulder to lean on, maybe cry, good people to laugh with, to love, to share our best experiences with, people who actually understand. As for me, I know I'm lucky to be alive. I also know that I want to keep on bringing art into this world and into people's lives. I'm not great, socially, but I try.
I've set up Patreon. It's not meant to offend or pressure. It's simply there for those who get what I do. It goes towards my art, it helps, and it's deeply appreciated. There is no set amount. THANK YOU very much.
www.patreon.com/carlparker
