Adrienne Parker - A Profile
I was born in SA during the seventies and enjoyed a colourful, energetic childhood. I have always been passionate about painting and drawing and have found plenty of stimulating subjects around me to observe and illustrate over the years.
After studying Graphic Design in Durban for 3 years, I worked as a Graphic Artist for various agencies in South Africa. I finally moved to the UK in 1997 and have enjoyed many adventures since. My career has been exciting and versatile and, having learnt a great deal in the advertising world, I started giving painting and drawing lessons 21 years ago.
I am particularly pleased to have taken this path as it has been very rewarding on many levels, and especially as I am able to work with many enthusiastic and interesting people. It has influenced my painting and drawing style a great deal which I love to communicate to my students.
My working life consists of running adult art classes and workshops, as well as demonstrating for local art groups and societies which include:
After studying Graphic Design in Durban for 3 years, I worked as a Graphic Artist for various agencies in South Africa. I finally moved to the UK in 1997 and have enjoyed many adventures since. My career has been exciting and versatile and, having learnt a great deal in the advertising world, I started giving painting and drawing lessons 21 years ago.
I am particularly pleased to have taken this path as it has been very rewarding on many levels, and especially as I am able to work with many enthusiastic and interesting people. It has influenced my painting and drawing style a great deal which I love to communicate to my students.
My working life consists of running adult art classes and workshops, as well as demonstrating for local art groups and societies which include:
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Tatsfield Art Group (tutor)
Jackson’s Art Group (Whyteleafe) Epsom Art Group Tandridge Art Society Kingswood Art Group Knockholt Art Group Oxted Art Group Battle & District Art Group Arundel Art Group Old Coulsdon Art Group East Horsley & Clandon Art Society |
Croydon Art Society
Farleigh Art Group Sevenoaks Art Group West Wickham Art Group Spectrum Art Group (Reigate) Orpington Art Group Westerham Art Group Arun Art Group North Weald Art Group Jubilee Art Group Leatherhead Art Society Sidcup Art Group |
Private commissions contribute to my portfolio, which I thoroughly enjoy as I am adaptable and work well to a brief. I enjoy painting both outdoors and in my studio, of which I am able to do a good deal more, as I live partly in France.
My first solo exhibition took place at Fairfield Hall in 2004. I sell my paintings privately and through the London Art Society. I am looking forward to many more exciting and rewarding artistic challenges.
Other Accolades:
Best in Show: Tandridge Art Society 2012
One of 50 selected for "Artist of the Year 2013" - Mall Galleries
One of 50 selected for "Artist of the year 2014" - Mall Galleries
My first solo exhibition took place at Fairfield Hall in 2004. I sell my paintings privately and through the London Art Society. I am looking forward to many more exciting and rewarding artistic challenges.
Other Accolades:
Best in Show: Tandridge Art Society 2012
One of 50 selected for "Artist of the Year 2013" - Mall Galleries
One of 50 selected for "Artist of the year 2014" - Mall Galleries
© Adrienne Parker 2021
