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Tom Parker
Bio:
Tom Parker's personal impressionistic paintings reflect his vision and the way he relates to his intimate surroundings. Using pastels to interpret familiar object in nature, he combines elements of the Florida sunlight and hs love of color to create powerful designs. Parker's awards include Best of Show at the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival; Grumbacher Award, Florida Pastel Association; Judges Selection; Walt Disney World Festival of the Masters and Award of Distinction, St. Augustine Art Festival. Receiving his BA from Florida State University, Tom has taught drawing and painting classes. Collectors of his work include Walt Disney World Corporation, Alabama Power Corporation, City of Winter Park, Brevard Art Center and Museum, as well as numerous private collectors in the United States and abroad.