Writer / Artist / Educator
Hi, and thanks for stopping by! I’m Riley Parker, a writer and visual artist living and working in Portland Oregon.
As a visual artist, I make comics, design marketing materials & packaging, build brand assets, and create digital illustrations. I prefer the hand-drawn approach, so my work is organic, immediate, and energetic. Click here to see my Portfolio.
As a writer, I focus on poetry and flash fiction. My most recent piece is the 44 page chapbook, THREE HALLOWEENS AGO, available now for preorder. I am also available to write copy for packaging and websites.
I am passionate about supporting independent and developing artists, and platforming Portland creatives. I am an educator and curator at 4ARTSAKE, a community-focused nonprofit providing resources, education, and opportunities to local artists. Visit our website to learn more.
If you would like to discuss my services and rates, or set up a zoom meeting or phone call, reach out through my Contact page and I will get back to you shortly!
Three Halloweens Ago
It’s Halloween night, and Ronnie’s found himself in a very frightening situation. Two low-level thugs have shown up to his apartment looking for money that Ronnie doesn’t have, except they don’t believe him when he tells them he’s broke. Held hostage in his own bathroom, with his roommates cowering in the bedroom across the hall, Ronnie will have to think of something—and quickly—if he wants to make it to November 1st.
“From paper-thin walls to lovely rubber women, this story has got it all. Hold on to that porcelain bowl, and enjoy the ride. What has Ronnie gotten himself into this time . . . ”
Matt Green, Mole Exterminator
My Adventure Comic,
PARTY TIL WE DIE!
PARTY TIL WE DIE is the story of Frankie the Bard and Gilbert the Fighter, two lifelong friends who decide to leave their boring ol’ lives behind to pursue a life of adventure! Unfortunately Gilbert’s a bit of a coward, Frankie’s delusionally optimistic, and they’re both in waaaayyy over their heads. But with a bit of luck, and some new friends they’ll meet along the way, Frankie and Gilbert might just be able to form the perfect party of heroic adventurers they’d always dreamed of.
Inspired by Tabletop Roleplaying Games, PARTY TIL WE DIE follows two unlikely adventurers from glorified NPCs to Epic Hero status, one level at a time.
Latest Chapters
Follow me on insta to see comics I don’t post anywhere else, and to keep up on larger works in progress.
@party.comic
HIRE ME!
I am available to create illustrations, concept art, and package designs; for copywriting; and for project development. Check out my Portfolio to see what I can do!
My specialty is taking projects from initial concept to finished product, so if you need help with ideation, I’m your guy!
My rates are in line with industry standards, and I offer occasional discounts to nonprofits and DIY artists looking for marketing help.
You can contact me through the provided form, or you can email me directly.
riley.michael.parker@gmail.com
For examples of package designs I’ve worked on, please email me.