I absolutely love Cam Parker. He made me want to enjoy life simply from a photograph. I first saw his contagious smile in one sitting in the swimming pool with the martini glass in his hand, water splashing everywhere.
It felt like a party and I wanted to find out who he was. To my surprise he was an amazing artist right here in Tampa.
I met him about two months later, while he was doing a live painting at an event put on by a local production company Dos Cocos Locos. I immediately purchased tickets to attend saw him at this huge canvas painting, where I completely fangirled!
He spun toward me, said “Hey, babes” and it was like we were old friends. His energy surpassed what I felt when I first saw him in a photo. He was so real, so grounded and warm. I am so grateful to know a creative like him – welcoming and supportive, courageous and encouraging. Just full of love.
His art literally makes me burst into song. His creations create feelings, excitement and draw you in. He makes you want to celebrate with him, feel his vibrations and to include you in a world of his own design. Which is the most inspirational aspect of our friendship; he always makes me feel included.
To me, Cam is not just an artist who creates and sells art. He brings the energy! He’s an artist who has the capability to emote joy, love and messages from his soul into whatever he’s working on.
That was true even with everything that has happened this year. Cam shows continued support to what he believes and his community.
Using his platform to consciously express how we all feel or have felt at one point, he’s helped evolve hardened hearts and feelings of sadness or inequality into something positive.
I had the pleasure of volunteering for the Black Lives Matter/LGBTQ Pride street mural that was hosted by the Tampa Bay LGBT Chamber and Tampa Downtown this year, where Cam was the Creative Director. We were an all ages group from different backgrounds but we were all drawing and painting together.
All of us were welcome and motivated by this project that signified unity, just one of the reasons I call Cam my soul charger.
Cam, I appreciate you for being just who you were created to be: freaking fabulous!
You are so humble and vibrant with the smoothest balance. You are the spark of the city! I can’t wait to dance in front of another mural or watch you paint another truck!
Cam is a blessing I’m grateful I didn’t miss
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