Artist Profile: Jennifer R. Parker

Jennifer R. Parker

313 S. Monroe St.
Raymore, MO 64083

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Bio:

Jennifer R. Parker was born in Kansas City, Missouri and raised in Houston, Texas. Jennifer’s artistic talents became apparent at an early age when her artwork was framed by the principal’s office in kindergarten. Her passion for art continued and painting became a great past time. During her childhood and teenage years, Jennifer’s artwork was a new way of expressing emotions, coping with personal conflicts and life struggles. When Jennifer graduated from high school she decided to earn her undergraduate degree in art therapy from Seton Hill University. When she graduated in 2002, she began helping others cope with their problems through the art process. Jennifer persisted on to earn a Masters of Science in Counseling and Art Therapy from Avila University in 2009. Her time spent in the mental health profession and listening to others life experiences transformed her world view. These personal and professional experiences have become apparent in her artwork and have reinforced her convictions to offer hope into people’s lives. She now dedicates her life to her paintings as a christian artist and has started her own ministry.