I'm back to school working towards my BFA.

Graduating Phi Theta Kappa with an AA from Valencia College. On to UCF for my BFA.

DevilDog Studio is Dave Parker - photography, illustration, design

I am driven by a despicably insatiable desire for you to see what I see. It doesn't matter to me whether you want to see it, or even if you should. It is trapped in my head until I am able to unleash it on the world. Of course I hope you like it, or at least respect it - I have an ego. The greatest difficulty I face is choosing how to to present it.

Illustration is my first love. Pencils are home for me; they are comfortable. I also like inking with rapidographs and recently have developed an affinity for conte and pastels. I just took Painting 1, and my first major attempt in acrylics was submitted to the Barnabas contest. I plan to mix media alot. Oh, and I've played with alot of programs, both 2d and 3d.

I am also an amateur photographer. I really love shooting pinup in the studio, but I have branched out to shooting even wildlife. I've been published a few times, nothing major. I am also a graphic designer - freelance for 22 years, and professional for 10.

I consider myself an artist first, and all other skills are support. Going back to school was the best thing that I could have done for my art. I have loosened up, and now experiment EVERY DAY. Better late than never lol.

I am in awe of this site. There is so much talent here, and I am grateful to be in such a community. I value your opinions, so feel free to leave a comment. Don't just lurk; say something.

-Dave