Chris Parks says that to work with his hands “makes him feel complete.” Chris prides himself in not being traditional and has many unique interests. When at the art studio Chris enjoys sketching and painting, but the majority of his works are sculptural. Chris enjoys working three-dimensionally and has created many imaginative mixed media pieces. He is inspired by mythology and especially loves creating visual representations of obscure creatures that only exist in written lore. “Renaissance style with a modern twist” is the way that Chris aptly describes his own work.
Exhibition History
2023
- This Inspired That – Open Door Art Studio & Gallery
Coast to Coast – Open Door Art Studio & Gallery
2022
- InterWoven – Open Door Art Studio & Gallery
2021
- Pulp – Open Door Art Studio & Gallery
2019
- Are You Afraid of the Art? – Open Door Art Studio & Gallery
- Walk of Fame – Open Door Art Studio & Gallery
2018
- Open Door Collection – 1650 Watermark
- This Inspired That – Open Door Art Studio & Gallery
- Are You Afraid of the Art?– Open Door Art Studio & Gallery
2017
- Open Door Collection – 1650 Watermark
- All That Glitters– Open Door Art Studio and Gallery
- Are You Afraid of the Art?– Open Door Art Studio & Gallery
2016
- Are You Afraid of the Art? – Open Door Art Studio & Gallery
- Frame of Mind – Open Door Art Studio & Gallery
2015
- Are You Afraid of the Art?– Open Door Art Studio & Gallery
- Don’t Be Square – Open Door Art Studio & Gallery
- Rock, Paper, Scissors – Open Door Art Studio & Gallery
- The Plot Thickens – Open Door Art Studio & Gallery
2014
- Are You Afraid of the Art? – Open Door Art Studio & Gallery
- Big and Small Wonders – Open Door Art Studio & Gallery
- Red Hot – Open Door Art Studio & Gallery
2013
- Are You Afraid of the Art? – Open Door Art Studio & Gallery
- Small Wonders – Open Door Art Studio & Gallery
2012
- Are You Afraid of the Art? – Open Door Art Studio & Gallery
- Art From the Other Side – Carnegie Gallery
- Outside/In – Open Door Art Studio & Gallery

Key Skills
Painting
Drawing
Sculpture
Blacksmithing
Self-Advocacy

Mediums
Acrylic & Watercolor
Graphite & Colored Pencil
Marker
Clay & Paper Mache
Metal
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