Corey Parker Sparks of light
Good day everyone. Today’s artist is Corey Parker (1976–2010) who was an young artist working in Cleveland, Ohio. He grew up in the rural farmlands of Michigan which has directly influenced his landscapes. Studying painting under George Pratt. We begin today with a few of his cityscapes.
I love their whispy, etheral feeling. A bit of a ghostly, early morning mistyness to them too.
Onto his landscapes. Painted with a beautiful understanding of someone who spent a lot of time appreciating the land and light.
I love his warm hues and soft shaddows.
This yellow, hazy sunset is a real favourite.
But it was these monotypes that initially caught my eye. Reminding me of a mix of Bob Wilvers work from the fifties and contemporary artist Jon Klassen.
I can just feel the snow and frost enveloping the ground, with beautiful glimpses of low setting sunshine.
Icy quiet and stillness within a vast landscape.
Quite breath taking !
I came across Corey’s work over at Eye Likey, thank you for the introduction. What do you think viewers ? Did it make you shiver with delight whilst drinking your cuppa today lol
Craig, I have been offline for a while down this way as the Country Burns all around us … however …. what another Gem you have found in Corey Parker … just outstanding and that incredible Light … I have never been or seen Snow Physically, though I feel I have now and even the City Scapes seem to have that same wonderful ‘Light’ Thank you again for Sharing and such a short life too … Simone
Hi Simone, thank you for taking the time to write such poetic and thought provoking words. So sorry that you are having to see such devastation around you from what was such beauty.. it’s very much in our everyday thoughts. I’m pleased that my post today has given you some respite from that, and I feel now you must plan a snowy trip to at least see it once for yourself. Yes such a short life from someone who could see so much. We are all here to learn from one another. Take care Craig
He captured so much atmosphere with so few marks, love them
That’s so true Sarah