Trelani Michelle

Art or Nothing: S. Darius Parker’s Path From ADHD to Artistry by Trelani Michelle S. Darius Parker was introduced to art by his mother as a means of “satting down somewhere.” He was restless and his mind skipped thoughts just as fast as his feet needed to move. You could say he was hot-footed. As a child, however, this can be a little problematic in the classroom setting. His mother figured that, with an outlet to create and imagine out loud, as well as burn some energy, then the hyperness would level itself out. And it did. “Dreams of Declaration” by S. Darius Parker24 x 30 inches, acrylic on gallery-wrapped canvas — unframed (SOLD) In addition to art, Parker also played sports. After high school, he moved from his hometown in West Georgia to Paine College, a private HBCU in Augusta, on a baseball scholarship. Playing basketball for Carver Bible College in Atlanta for a year was his next stop before joining the U.S. Air Force for five years. This allowed him to travel more expansively, which