News & Upcoming Shows

What a crazy summer it's been so far! Hard to believe that it's almost half over already! But the best art shows of the year are still on the radar. II've been showing my newer western work as well as my "Disappearing Agrarian Landscape" series at shows in Illinois, Michigan and Ohio this summer. Upcoming shows: Ann Arbor (State Street) and Orchard Lake in July, as well as Port Clinton in late August. Click for an updated schedule

I've posted a new gallery that showcases the best of my Southwestern landscape work. Viewing and finding images that you've seen at shows has just become a little easier. You can also get to these galleries in the Photographs menu in the main navigation, above.

I'll be revising all of the galleries later on this summer. Aside from a wholesale revison of the organization to make it easier for you to find the work, I'm planning to thin the herd a little. Prices are going up too, so if you've had your eye on a specific piece you may be able to save a little by calling or ordering now. Images from the ghost town of Bodie are visible in a full slide show, here.

If you'd like to be notified when the galleries are updated, add your name to my email list. If you have any suggestions on improvements, I'd love to hear your thoughts!

You might find my blog in the Studio section interesting -- you can subscribe to the feedburner feed for auto-updates. Socialize with me on Facebook (parkerparker) and Twitter (@dakkid).

And finally, thanks to all of you for making this the most fun job in the world! I couldn't do it without the support of my patrons, my family and most of all, my lovely wife and art-show partner, Karyn.

-- Jim

June 8, 2010

Doorway to the Past

Doorway to the Past

This image is one of several from my trip out to Vulture City and the Vulture Mine, near Wickenburg, AZ. The town is in an advanced state of decay, much like Tinton WY was thirty years ago. Many artifacts are still in evidence, lying in seeming disarray on shelves and tables, and much of the machinery is still in place in the mill and at the shaft house.