MORE KNOWN ART 2 Because of the continued addition of more of Vern Parker art, this second page has been added to avoid extensive download time for each page and item.  On July 7, 2009, this most delightful message was received by Richard and Irma McGuiness of Auburn Maine:   "I thought you would like to know that my wife visits "garage sales." I do not go with her, but I may go in the future. She found a painting and bought it because she liked the frame. A few days later when I removed it from the clutter in the trunk of the car, I liked the detailed western painting by someone named Vern Parker.   Obviously, the person who sold it had no idea. I carefully cleaned it (after I found your website), took pictures and hung it on the living room wall."   This charming painting much resembles the one that hangs in my own home.  The vivid colors and brilliant contrast suggests Parker's early style, which probably dates the painting back to the 50s, at least.  The canvas measures 12" x 16, frame not included.  For more information on this painting, contact Richard and Irma at: rmcguinnes@megalink.net                                                                      This unique plaque is listed on eBay July 22, 2009 for $39.95.  The description reads: "  Plaque size is 5" x 9". Marked on back C 50 Special Plaque, Silverton, Colorado. It is unsigned and undated, but the image is from a famous painting by Vern Parker titled "Battle of the Stallions". Published by Petley Studios, circa 1958. Parker is best known as a painter and woodcarver in the 40's and 50's, when he carved gates and signs for the wealthy ranchers of the Santa Ynez, California. His original works are prized by collectors throughout the world. Plaques like this are rarely offered and highly collectable.