We recently connected with Parker Savage and have shared our conversation below.

Parker, appreciate you joining us today. Did you always know you wanted to pursue a creative or artistic career? When did you first know?

Honestly, it kind of snuck up on me. I was the kind of kid to doodle in the margins of homework, generally more interested in animations, drawings, and videos than whatever assignment was in front of me. But for a long time I didn’t think of it as something I could actually do professionally- it was more like a hobby that I couldn’t put down.
That all changed when I discovered YouTube. I made a channel 10 years ago, and as I have grown and learned, the channel has grown with me. At first I was doing it for fun, but then the channel really started to take off. Suddenly my animations and drawings had millions of views, with thousands of people commenting and supporting me as I go. That’s when it clicked: if this many people care about what I’m making, maybe this is something worth taking seriously.
Now I am a freshman in college, studying film, and I’ve realized this isn’t just a hobby anymore. My YouTube channel gave me the proof that there’s an audience for my creativity, and college is giving me the foundation to take it further. It feels like I’m standing at the start of a path I didn’t even know existed a few years ago, but now I can’t imagine doing anything else.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

For those who don’t know me, hello! My name is Parker Savage, and I am a 20-year-old artist, wannabe-filmmaker, and YouTuber. (Online, I’m known as Parkee05) My creative journey really started with YouTube, where I’ve been making videos for about 10 years now. What began as simple stick figure animations and doodles for fun has grown into a channel with millions of views and a dedicated audience that connects with my creations.
On my main channel, Parkee05 Art, I create animated shorts, art commentary, and stories about the wild history of artists throughout time. I also post drawings and lighthearted animations that are designed to make people laugh in 30 seconds or less. I’ve always loved the challenge of telling a complete story in such a short window, making something that emotionally resonates with the viewer in only half a minute.
What sets me apart is the mix of styles and creativity in my work. I’m not just focused on making something look cool or funny, I want to tell a story. I want to make people laugh, or give them a perspective they didn’t expect. Whether it’s animating a genie who spawns deer instead of money, or re-telling the chaotic life of a Renaissance painter, my goal is to create work that’s both entertaining and memorable.
Right now, I am most proud of the community that’s formed around my channel and my work. Thousands of people from around the world engage with my shorts, leave absurd comments that inspire new animations, and share my videos with friends. That feedback keeps me motivated and makes my work feel like it’s bigger than just me sitting at a desk drawing.
What I want potential followers or collaborators to know is this: my work is all about creativity that feels genuine and approachable. I’m proof that you don’t need fancy tools or a massive team to make something that connects with people- you can start with stick figures and a funny idea, and still reach millions. Now that I’m studying film in college, I’m excited to keep pushing my art further, exploring bigger projects, and building on the foundation my YouTube audience has helped me create.

How can we best help foster a strong, supportive environment for artists and creatives?

I think that one of the biggest things society can do right now to support artists, creatives, and the art community as a whole is to actually value human creativity. With the rise of AI-generated art and videos, we’re seeing individuals and companies treat art as a product. As something disposable. Something pumped out by machines, devaluing effort, emotion, and originality. The problem isn’t the existence of AI, the tools can be very useful- The problem is when AI is trained on stolen work. If we want a thriving creative ecosystem for years to come, we need to protect the rights of artists. Without this protection, we risk losing the human connection that makes creativity meaningful in the first place.

For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?

The most rewarding part for me is just the pride I feel in each creation. The idea of one day making this my full-time job is what keeps me going.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://sites.google.com/view/parkee05-mediakit/media-kit?authuser=1
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL2T0oJ9Fo2wKZ1wScB-yyw