Victoria parsons biography

Victoria Parsons began her career as a wildlife artist in 1991, after spending the previous 20 years as an accomplished rider, instructor and owner of an equestrian center in Columbus, Ohio.

Her passion for animals and wildlife art blossomed once she arrived in Denver in 1989.

Victoria's naturalistic style is enhanced by the use of unique materials. She uses 1500-year-old bristlecone pine, found in the Colorado mountains as high as 12,000 feet.

She also utilizes burl woods from Carpathian elm, cherry and rose myrtle which yield one of a kind pieces due to shape, age and rarity.

Victoria studied under Jack Bayman for wood sculpture, and at the Art Students League of Denver in clay sculpture to be cast in bronze.

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Over the years she has developed a creative style that expresses her love of nature. Victoria has won numerous regional awards in Colorado. She was awarded first place at The 2000 Ward World Championship Competition in Ocean City, Maryland for interpretiv