Born in Oklahoma, Leroy Parker is a Professor of Fine Art at San Jose State University.

He received a BFA and MFA from CCAC.

Leroy has had shows in the Oakland Museum, The California Museum in Los Angeles and the Triton Museum in Santa Clara.

His work was on the cover of Art Week for June '99 and has appeared many times on TV and in the papers.

Black Rose 40" x 50"

Solo Show: Triton Museum 2001

His work is in many Private and Corporate Collections including Art in Public Places.

Parker embellishes everything from manhole covers to jeans to shoes and tree stumps.