The Artist
Parks Gettys
I have loved the ocean as far back as I can remember. As a kid my family would snorkel the jetties of the Florida panhandle, shrimping in the bay, and deep sea fishing off the various wrecks in the Gulf. I was fascinated with sharks and octopuses, and would draw them over and over. As I grew older, I received my SCUABA license and have dove all over the Gulf of Mexico. Being in the water was truly amazing and like being in a different world. My art has gone many directions since I was kid (like 3D models and portraits) but I found myself coming back to what to the ocean. I love showing people all the different the fish in the sea and the variety of colors. My hope is that everyone can get a glimpse of what is under the waves.
My main art focus right now is finishing up my Fins! Series. The series will feature a wide variety of sea life that ranges from tiger sharks to sea horses! Each piece is hand painted with gouache and outlined with black ink.