Erik Parker (born 1968) is a New York-based artist, is known for cartoonish compositions that riff on the traditional genres of portraiture and still-life.

His paintings draw inspiration from American subculture—psychedelia, underground comic books, music genres as well as historic modern painters.

[4] His work maintains a premeditated sense of order while at the same time his composition is composed of bold and fragmented forms.

[6] Drawing from elements of American subculture, Parker creates color infused paintings that illustrate his take on the pressing issues of our time.

[7] Source:[8] [citation needed] Erik Parker Personae, book published by Honor Fraser Inc. Los Angeles, California 2008.