I don't know what people find or like in me, I'm hopelessly commonplace! Current appreciation of my work is a bit highbrow, I've always considered myself a popular artist.

In this Parrish was influenced by Jay Hambidge's theory of Dynamic Symmetry. His daughter Jean Parrish was a noted artist in her own right. Parrish posed for many images that featured male—and occasionally female—figures (see Potpourri 1905).

He is known for his distinctive saturated hues and idealized neo-classical imagery. Maxfield Parrish (July 25 1870 – March 30 1966) was an American painter and illustrator active in the first half of the 20th century.