My name is Courtney Parker and I have been drawing pencil portraits professionally for six years now. I live in Sisters, Oregon and am married with three children. I have loved drawing for as long as I can remember. Art has always been a part of my life. My mother was a artist as well. I enjoy attending art shows which allow me to meet lots of wonderful people. I have had some of my pieces published in a magazine based out of Missouri and have donated many art pieces to local art auctions in which the proceeds go to help fund music and art programs for our schools. I also love to donate to an organization called Outreach International. The money raised goes directly to help children and those less fortunate in third world countries. Drawing children is my favorite subjects. Seeing their faces come to life is very exciting too me. I can only hope and pray that I may continue to do what I love most and use my talents God gave me to the best of my ability.