In 1971, Mr. Parkman received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Rochester Institute of Technology, School of Art and Design.  His paintings have been displayed at The Gallery Store (Memorial Art Gallery of The University of Rochester).  Entering the Rochester Finger Lakes Exhibition (50th anniversary), his painting, "Desire of All Nations" was selected for exhibition at the Memorial Art Gallery.  A local competition, The Village Gate Art Expo, was a personal win for him.  He earned 'Best of Show' for his painting, "Christ Heals Blind Bartimaeus".

A devout lover of Jesus Christ, Mr. Parkman inquired of the Lord in 1987, "Is there anything left for the painter to say regarding You?"   God then 'commissioned' him to paint 200 paintings of His Son.  The ensuing years have brought forth a number of icons of Jesus.  Before starting a painting, he lights incense and asks that the smoke, together with his prayers, ascend to the presence of God.

Mr. Parkman's most recent painting, "The Return of Christ: A Divine Revelation" sprang from a 'spiritual inspired message' that his wife received and recorded in October 1998.

The Return of Christ: A Divine Revelation
Acrylic on canvas
55" x 72"
Price: $3,000.00

An enthusiast of impressionism, Mr. Parkman found color more important than detail.  The sunlight producing shade and light fascinated him.  His paintings, celebrating the beauty of the natural world which surrounded him, would later show him how, all the while, his talent was being 'directed' by God to proclaim his Creator.

Mr. Parkman was a creative child.  His individualism, though, was considered peculiar by some of those around him.  In the sixth grade - by this time his consuming passion was art - the school's psychologist met with each sixth-grader. (Mandatory before advancing to junior high school.)  Mr. Parkman's turn came during art class.  Hearing his name, he looked up.  The psychologist motioned for him.  Without fear of reprisal the words flew out of his mouth, "You'll hafta come back later. I'm busy."