Washington County

Paintings

Wade Parnell always felt he had a natural gift for creating artwork.  Although he has a minor in art studies from the University of South Alabama, Wade also considers himself self-taught. He created small sculptures from old junk, barbed wire and such, before seriously turning to painting as his art form. Wade is the Artist in Residence at the Washington County Public Library, where he also serves as the Reference Librarian.

Wade creates his artwork out of a happy spirit, which he wants the viewer to experience. Because of its originality, Wade has very little back stock of his paintings. Using a mix of paints (which sometimes includes ordinary house paint and high gloss automotive paint), he creates a textural space that cries out to be touched.  Wade wants the viewer to see and feel his art by using their eyes and their fingers.  His extreme mixes of colors are used to portray emotions and visuals that capture light at its most brilliant.