Juan T. Parker

Sense Of Awe

ACRYLIC AND OIL ON OIL CANVAS, 48 x 36 inches, 2025 In the MINNESOTA STATE FAIR FINE ARTS BUILING. In A Sense of Awe, the young girl, and the painting represents more than a memory or dream. She embo…

ONE OF THE FAMILY

This painting was done with a combination of photos given to me by a client who wanted a painting of her dog. I used vivid colors and a very loose background with the purple greens and light blue, to…

UNTITLED

The painting is coming together slow and easy. Things are developing nicely. Not being in a rush makes all the difference when creating art. Studying the subject matter while adding several layers on…

BACK TO WORK

After doing commission pieces and working on art part projects for elementary school kids. I now have time to get back to this painting, which should be done within the next 3 to 4 months. Looking fo…

THE JOY OF BEING A ART TEACHER

I find it very fulfilling to help young minds express themselves artistically. With each drawing, you can see different personalities and styles. Young artist growing confident with each project.

MISDIRECTION

In my painting, misdirection, I explore the tension between control and distraction through the use of color and form. The black yarn, and encaustic create a stark, tactile symbol that contrast sharp…

WHEN MY SNOOKUMS SMILES

A genuine smile warms the soul of the person and those around them. It may seem at times with all the troubles and the changing things in the world we find it hard to smile. A person can get so caugh…

AFTER THE STORM

The Dow Art Gallery. Located at 2242 University Ave, St, Paul, MN 55114. “ Cabin Art “ will be on display from August 17th through October 5th.

PASSAGE

NOTHING LIKE TEAM WORK

There is nothing like being with someone who gets you. Who understands how it feels to be an artist because she is also one. Gone are the days of being involved with someone who cannot relate to me a…