Richard “Made Rich” Parker
A multidisciplinary artist, tattooer, and performance-driven creative whose work lives at the intersection of art, movement, and human experience.
Art was always the ship Rich intended to sail—but athletics became the bridge that got him there. As a collegiate athlete, he leveraged sports to further his education, discipline, and entrepreneurial mindset, earning a B.A. in Fine Arts from Wagner College. That foundation shaped not only his artistic practice, but his understanding of structure, consistency, and long-term growth.
Through nearly two decades of tattooing, Rich has spent countless hours in conversation with clients—spaces where creativity, vulnerability, and reflection naturally converge. These sessions revealed a deeper truth: many people share the same struggles and aspirations; what differs is how they process and express them. Tattooing, for many, becomes therapeutic—a way to mark resilience, healing, and identity.
In recent years, Rich’s creative philosophy has expanded into fitness and movement. Training became another medium—one rooted in discipline, recovery, and self-awareness—mirroring the same principles that guide his art. Whether on skin, canvas, or through physical performance, Rich approaches creation by distilling real-life experiences into intentional, repeatable practices, drawing what makes sense of reality.
No matter the medium, his work reflects a singular belief: expression is personal, but growth is universal—and longevity is the true masterpiece.
