About Curtis Parker

I have lived and painted in Tempe, Arizona since… well, a long time.

I remember there was art school a while back and ten years as a graphic designer and a few more years painting, so now I am a working and seasoned illustrator with a design background. So, when you need to magnify an original or unique idea, nothing can compare with a unique and original illustration.

I paint with acrylics on gessoed canvas with underpaint and textures. My work has been used to communicate concepts, illustrate stories and sell products for some really great clients. My goal is to develop powerful ideas for each assignment. And, I actually do enjoy meeting deadlines. Let’s talk. Let’s get started.

My work has received honors from the Society of Illustrators (New York), Communication Arts Illustration Annual, American Illustration Annual and 3 x 3 Magazine Annual Show.

Awards

Society of Illustrators Illustration Annuals – 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010 (Silver Medal), 2012

Communication Arts Illustration Annuals – 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013

American Illustration Annual Selected – 2007, 2008, 2013
American Illustration Annual Chosen – 2002, 2004, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2011

3 x 3 Magazine Annual Show – 2012

Companies I’ve worked with

Panera Bread
Barron’s
Leo Burnett
Harvard Business Review
Washington Post
Hilton
Time Magazine
New York Times
Harcourt Brace
Deloitte Touche
KPMG
Cramer Krasselt
Road & Track
Tampa Bay History Center

Random House
Los Angeles Times
Smithsonian
United Airlines
T M Advertising
McCann–Erickson
Barnes & Noble
Grey Advertising
S F Examiner
Knopf
U S Airways
Landor
The New Republic
Blue Cross / Blue Shield