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Artist Statement:
Objective:
I desire to serve as an
artist-educator,
motivator, and role model for
children and
adults, with or without
disabilities, who
want to develop their creative
skills.
Major Accomplishments:
I am part of a successful
marriage to a writer,
and we have two talented
children. I am an established
art instructor, with regional
exposure as an emerging
visual artist.
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Artist Exhibitions:
2005
"Arts in the Community
XV"
Ice House Gallery,
Mayfield, Kentucky.
OOAK mixed-media dolls
2004
Organization of Murray
Art Students (OMAS)
Annual Student Show,
Murray, Kentucky
Clara M. Eagle Gallery,
Murray State University
OOAK mixed-media dolls
"Arts in the Community
XIV"
Ice House Gallery,
Mayfield, Kentucky.
OOAK mixed-...
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Artist Galleries:
The Ice House
120 North 8th Street Mayfield,
KY 42066
Telephone-270-247-6971....
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Artist Reviews:
ART GUILD NEWS
Mayfield/Graves County Art
Guild
June, 2002
"How to Draw a Face-Perfect
Proportions by Harvey Parker"
No two faces are the same, but
there are some general rules
about proportions that are
useful. The main emphasis of
the class will be on the scale
and placement ...
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Collections:
Collections
Mr. & Mrs. J. Atwill, Fulton,
Kentucky
Mr. & Mrs. B. Bowden, Paris,
Tennessee
Mr. L. Sullivan, Murray,
Kentucky
Dr. D. Miller, Murray,
Kentucky
Mr. & Mrs. Kelly,
Campbellsville, Kentucky
Ms. P. Williams, Murray,
Kentucky
Ms. B. Elliott, Mayfield,
Kentucky
Ms. J. Rose, Murray, Kentucky
Mr. & Mrs. B. Story, Mayfield,
Kentucky
Mrs. ...
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Commissions:
Mr. D. R. Phillips, Murray,
Kentucky
Ms. R. Colston, Fulton,
Kentucky
Mrs. M. Atwill, Fulton,
Kentucky
Mr. B. Bowden, Paris,
Tennessee
Mr. L. Sullivan, Murray,
Kentucky
Dr. D. Miller, Murray,
Kentucky
Ms. P. Williams, Murray,
Kentucky
Ms. B. Elliott, Mayfield,
Kentucky
Ms. J. Rose, Murray, Kentucky
Mr. & Mrs. B. Story, ...
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Harvey Parker Biography:
| Biographical information for Harvey Parker can be found below. The artist may choose what information to display. Sometimes the artist chooses not to display personal information to the general public. |
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Age
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42
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| Gender |
Male
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| Status |
Married
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| Children |
2
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| Religion |
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| Education |
Graduate Degree |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
Interests:
Antiques, art, art history, computers, cooking, crafts, decorating, drawing, gardening, geography, guitar, history, music, mythology, natural science, numismatics, paleontology, philately, philosophy, reading, sculpture, travel, and toys. |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Drawing Pen
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Art Deco - (1920 - 1935)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
Matisse
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| Favorite Work of Art |
Too many to choose.
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
Loving life.
Enjoy sharing the thrill of discovery,
the power of imagination, and the process of creativity.
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
Well... I've always been one. |
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| Your Personal Biography |
Artist's Bio:
*over 41 years of drawing experience
*Master of Arts in Education
*Bachelor of Fine Arts, with an emphasis in Sculpture
*Certified Art Education Specialist
*Studied Art History of the Italian Renaissance in
Florence
Venice
Milan
Sienna
Rome and the Vatican
*Travel includes
Tuscany
Zagreb and Sarajevo, (former Yugoslavia)
London
New York City
Southwestern US
Tijuana, Mexico
Southeastern US (except the Carolinas)
Pennsylvania Amish country, as well as
Pittsburgh and Philadelphia
Oklahoma City
Annapolis, Maryland
Washington D.C.
1964
Born in Paris, Tennessee, USA
1965
Began drawing.
1967-'73
Navy Brat, oldest of five, San Diego, California, USA
1974
Down on the Farm, West Tennessee, no lights, no phone,
no mail. We grew our own food, dug our own well, bathed
in a galvanized tub when the creek was too cold.
1975
We finally got Electricity!
Caught pneumonia.
1976-82
Farmboy,
raised goats, chickens, pigs, ducks, geese, guineas,
cats, dogs, rabbits...
1982
High school graduate!
Also became oldest of six
(my mother's first mid-life crisis).
1983
Farmboy (still).
Caught small bush-hog on fire. Broke hydraulics on larger
bush-hog. Stuck large tractor in the mud. Stuck larger tractor trying to pull large tractor out of mud. (All in one day.)
Sent to college. (Cheaper than Farm Equipment.)
1983-1988
Organization of Murray Art Students (OMAS), Murray, Kentucky
Active OMAS Member
1984
Art Major Freshman
All my clothes are black.
1985
Olive Street Studio Member, Murray, Kentucky
Shared studio space with fellow students while
living in the sculpture garden shack.
Organization of Murray Art Students (OMAS)
Vice President, Chaired annual student show committee
Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky
1986
Summer Study in Europe.
Fall
College Senior, Take One.
Move back into dorm.
1987
Spring
College Senior, Take Two.
Married Pamela Leigh Blincoe Johnson.
August
Super Saturdays Instructor
Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky
Sculpture Instructor for children’s weekend art program.
1988
College Senior, Take Three.
Radiology Transporter at Murray Calloway County Hospital, Murray, KY.
Moonlight in food service.
1991
College Graduate!
Continued to moonlight in food service.
1993-96
Promotion!
Radiology Office Supervisor at Murray-Calloway County Hospital Murray, KY.
Quit food service.
1996 to Present
Art Instructor at the Mayfield-Graves County Art Guild, Mayfield, KY. Conducting drawing and sculpting workshops for children and adults.
1996-98
Sculptor/Designer at The Berripatch, Inc., Paris, TN. Duties included creation of original sculptures, line art, logo design, and mold-making.
1998-99
Art Instructor at New Madrid County Central High School in New Madrid, MO.
1999 to 2007
Art/Humanities Teacher at Fulton County in Hickman, KY.
National Education Association (NEA) Member
Kentucky Education Association (KEA) Member
Active Fulton County Education Association (FCEA) Member
2001
My wife bought a Queen Anne Victorian house in the historic section of Mayfield, Kentucky that was built in 1888.
2003
Juror, Youthful Impressions Show
Mayfield Graves County Art Guild in Mayfield, Kentucky
2005
July- Began repainting the exterior of our Victorian home: sky blue for the porch ceiling; antique white, antique green, two shades of purple, and a warm yellow for the posts and trim.
August- Earned Master of Arts in Education from Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky
Oct. 15- Survived a heart attack. Had one cardiac stent.
Dec. 5- Five more stents.
2006
Jan. 3- Returned to teaching.
Presently
Gifted and Talented Instructor for the Four River Counties Consortium.
Still drawing & creating one-of-kind dolls
Personal Quote:
Learning to live a more balanced life after suffering a heart attack has caused me to become a more focused, intentional, and reflective artist, mentor, parent, role model, and teacher.
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