Ronal A. Parlin, a native and resident of Maine, is a plein-air painter whose love of the outdoors is rooted in family circumstances. Growing up in a large, poor family in a very small house, he would often escape to the outdoors for quiet and solitude. His passion for painting developed on fishing trips with his dad and brothers. As a result, most of his work includes some body of water.

Beginning his study of art in high school, Mr. Parlin was encouraged by his teacher who recognized his talent and urged him to seek training beyond high school. Enrolling in the New England School of Art in Boston, he studied with Bill Maynard among others. After his graduation he returned to his native Maine, where he has remained to paint the environment dearest to his heart.

Mr. Parlin has shared his knowledge of art by teaching in several adult education programs as well as the University of Maine and the Stanley Museum in Kingfield, Maine.

His work has been shown in galleries in Maine, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Canada.

There are many private and corporate collections who own Mr. Parlin'Â?s work, including thirty two paintings in the Sears Corporate Collection, some of which were sent to their Dean Witter Center at the World Trade Center in New York. One hundred of his works are in the Maryland Bank of North America'?s Corporate Collection.


Source:
Website of Art Gallery Worldwide, 2020

Ronal Parlin (20th century-) - School: Maine / Vermont

Ronal Parlin hails from and still works in a small town in Maine. Formally trained in Boston, he has been recognized nationally with cover articles in major art magazines. Ron works outdoors to capture the spirit of the landscape in all seasons, and is especially noted for his treatment of water in motion. His paintings have a unique richness and detail, and are in major corporate as well as private collections.


Source:
Website of Charles Gallery, 2020