What does it look like when Parkes joins metaphysical and spiritual elements into his art?
I love the beautiful and interesting creatures he creates that are paired with real characters in a surreal environment.
Is surrealism your favorite type of art?
Yes, most definitely! It often looks as if Michael Parkes has had a beautiful, strange dream and then awoke and painted what he dreamt. I love the unexpected aspect.
I have thought about trying to remember my dreams and make a story out of it, but I never do
That's a great idea! I would love to paint some of my dreams, but I too often forget them before I have a chance to write it down first! Maybe you could record them on your phone right after you wake from a dream to make it easier to do and remember.
That is not a bad idea, it is easier to talk first thing in the morning rather than try to write something down
I'll say! Have you had any interesting dreams lately?
Nothing that I can remember, but I am remembering snippets of old dreams and I have no idea why
I do that too, and also have no idea why. I can't remember the dream I just woke up from and was enjoying so much, but can recall a dream I had as a small child. So strange how that works. I wonder if Michael Parkes actually does paint whay is he's dreamt? If so, how's he gotten so good at recalling his dreams, and in such vivid detail? Maybe he embellishes what is that he remembers.
If he has a twitter or something you should try to contact him. Stuff like that is possible now