Hi there, I’m Parker.
I’m an artist, photographer and outdoorsman from Austin, Texas.
In 2021, I left Texas to build a life centered around travel and adventure. After converting my truck into a camper, I set out on the road without a fixed plan, guided by a commitment to spend as much time as possible outdoors, creating art and capturing the landscapes around me. 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 our profound connection to the Earth. Working primarily in graphite, I create detailed drawings that capture the quiet beauty and complexity of the natural world.
Inspired by nature, my goal is to translate meaningful subjects - ranging from wildlife and plants to landscapes and natural forms, into refined, hand drawn pieces that feel both intimate and closely observed.
Contact
Art Inquiries, Commissions, Questions
pthorntonart@gmail.com
Art Exhibitions
Ground Level (Group Exhibition) - HeyThereProjects - Joshua Tree, California, 2026
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