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About the Artist

“Somewhere in-between” - self-portrait

Edmund Kealoha Parker, Junior

Ed Parker began his career at nineteen when a graphite sketch of his father sparked the worldwide distribution of his first professional rendering. He not only earned the respect of his family but the portrait has been purchased by 100,000 Martial Arts followers internationally. His artwork can be found in all fifty states and across Europe as well as Australia, Africa, The Channel Islands, South America, and both the Middle and Far East.

As a professional artist Ed has illustrated for Parenting Magazine, KCRW Radio station, National Public Radio, Impello Films, Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures, The Disney Channel. As well as listing hundreds of book and magazine covers and other various pieces of art to his resume.

As a martial artist, Ed Parker Jr. has focused talents on creating innovative learning tools and visually dynamic art pieces for his community. He is also responsible for over 500 personal portrait renderings and looks forward to reaching his goal of 1000 portraits in a lifetime. Countless illustrations have also been commissioned for film projects, DVD, book and magazine covers, corporate identities, and custom certificates, making Edmund both an accomplished and highly experienced artist.

Born on November 15th, 1959, in Glendale, California, Edmund is the son of the late Senior Grandmaster Ed Parker and his wife, Leilani Parker. His father is world renowned for being the founder of the first US born martial arts system, known as Ed Parker’s American Kenpo. Ed Parker Jr. is the proud father of four children. He has three daughters, one son, one grandson and one granddaughter. He is married and lives with his wife, in Pasadena, California.

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