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Finding Beauty in the Perfect Line
The Allure of the Perfect Line There’s a captivating beauty in simplicity. For many, including myself, this allure is encapsulated in the search for the
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The Art of Seeing: Exploring Outlines and Edges
What is the Use of Outline in Art? Outlines are fundamental in art, providing a structure and foundation upon which the rest of the artwork
![Time-to-Rise-Brian-Parker-Artist An image of the Venetian island of Murano.](https://www.brianparkerartist.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Time-to-Rise-Brian-Parker-Artist-300x300.jpg)
The Power of Minimalism in Art
Today I want to talk about an essential part of my artistic journey – the power of minimalism in my work. If you’ve already encountered
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About the Artist Brian Parker
A Scientist’s Brush: How Brian Parker Transformed from Chemical Engineer to Acclaimed Artist. As A Visual Artist hailing from the picturesque, English wooded landscapes of
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Japanese Art and How It Inspires Me
Every artist, no matter their medium, is influenced by something: music, architecture, contemporaries or long-dead masters. As a visual artist, I’m intrigued, inspired and influenced
![Old-and-Tired-2021-Brian-Parker-Artist This had to be painted because of the insane number of colours crammed into such a small space and because it was a challenge to see if I could paint something so far out of my comfort zone.](https://www.brianparkerartist.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Old-Tired-2021-1-229x300.jpg)
Finding beauty in the banal: Making art out of everyday objects
A teapot. A staircase. A partly obscured door. They’re all common-or-garden items with little inherent value or meaning. But to me, they’re a pathway to
![The-View-from-Tate-Liverpool-2018-Brian-Parker-Artist his is the view from the 5th floor of Tate Liverpool looking out on the iconic Liver Building and a message I take to reference John Lennon, one of my very few hero's.](https://www.brianparkerartist.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/The-View-from-Tate-Liverpool-2018-1-222x300.jpg)
When Architecture Becomes Art – Buildings That Inspire Me
Inspiration. It’s the start of all creativity, the fuel that drives the art world and everyone in it – including me. But the things and
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Self-Portraits and the Stories They Tell
The power of putting yourself in the picture These days we think nothing of holding our smartphones at arms’ length, tilting our heads to find
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The Importance of Light in My Work and How to Find the Best Light
David Hockney famously quipped: “I’m a very early riser, and I don’t like to miss that beautiful early morning light”. Every artist, no matter their