Hi there, I'm Parker.
I'm an artist, photographer, and adventurer from Austin, Texas.
I've been making art for as long as I can remember. Long before I could fully write my name. Art has been a constant throughout my life and has shaped the way I experience and connect with the world. What began as childhood curiosity eventually grew into a lifelong pursuit and career.
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 imagined.
Currently based in Mancos, Colorado!
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 deep connection to Earth. Working primarily in graphite, I create detailed drawings that aim to capture the quiet beauty and complexity of the natural world.
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