Hi there, I’m Parker.
I’m an artist, photographer and outdoorsman from Austin, Texas.
In 2021, I left Texas pursue a life centered around travel and adventure. I bought a truck, converted it into a camper, and hit the road without a concrete plan. Just a commitment to spend as much time as possible outdoors, creating art and taking photographs. That decision reshaped my life in ways I never could have anticipated.
When I’m not making art you’ll likely find me somewhere in the wilderness, camping, hiking and observing nature while frolicking around.
About My Work
I draw to reveal the sacred in the subtle - inviting us to look deeper, listen closer and remember.
Using primarily graphite pencil, my work aims to spark a deeper sense of awe for the natural world by reflecting the magic and complexity within it. What do you feel when you pause to admire the symmetry of a butterfly’s wings, breathe in the scent of a flower, or contemplate the vastness of space? Those simple moments — when we truly pay attention, can transform how we see ourselves and this experience we call life.
Get In Touch
Art Inquiries, Commissions, Questions
pthorntonart@gmail.com
ART EXIBITIONS
California Coastal Wonders (Solo Exhibition) - The Perish Trust - San Francisco, California, 2025
Neko Show (Group Exhibition) - Giant Robot - Los Angeles, California, 2024
Post-It Show (Group Exhibition) - Giant Robot - Los Angeles, California, 2023
A Return To Nature (Solo Exhibition) - Mojave Flea Trading Post - Yucca Valley, California, 2023
DESERTLAND (Group Exhibition) - HeyThereProjects - Joshua Tree, California, 2023
ARTIST RESIDENCIES
Willow House Artist Residency — Terlingua, Texas, 2020
The JTH Artist Residency — Tucson, Arizona 2025