Artist’s Blog
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I would like to share some of these experiences with you through my Art below.
All paintings (images) displayed on this page can be located on my website with appropriate information, regarding availability for purchase etc. by visiting
http://www.kevinparrish.co.uk
My Promo Video (found at the top of the homepage on my website) was created by Tim Partridge and Martina Kabelkova (pictured above) flanking me (the Artist) on the 21 January 2015 at my studio in Royal Leamington Spa, England, UK
It was a pleasure working with them.
Visit my Homepage at http://www.kevinparrish.co.uk to see my Promo Video
This Blog contains the following contents relating to my Art.
Please select and click on list below
1 LOCAL PARRISH NEWS
2 PARRISH’ WARWICK COLLECTION
3 PARRISH AND CANALS
4 PARRISH INSPIRED IN ROYAL LEAMINGTON SPA
5 PARRISH RECOGNISES A TENNIS CHAMPION
6 PARRISH APPRECIATES JAZZ
7 PROGRESSIVE PARRISH
8 PARRISH IN SYMPHONIC MOOD
9 PARRISH AT PEACE
10 A PARRISH PROJECT
11 PARRISH IN VENICE
12 PARRISH, RAMBLER IN THE PHYSICAL WORLD
13 PARRISH APPRECIATES A TV LEGEND (DOCTOR WHO)
14 PARRISH AND STEAM PRESERVATION (updated 8 January 2016)
15 PARRISH ON THE MOON
1 LOCAL PARRISH NEWS
See my Warwick Collection, original monochrome oil paintings of historic Warwick buildings, including Warwick School, on my website at
They are exhibited at the rear (follow passage to the left) of the Mitchell Art Gallery in Warwick England UK.
Telephone 01926 408787 and/or visit their website at http://www.mitchellgallery.com to view and/or purchase stock.
A big thank you to the Local Courier Newspaper who have supported me over the years by publishing my Press Releases and promoting my Art and the Artist.
Contact their Newsdesk on 01926 457777 or email: news@leamingtoncourier.co.uk
Warwick Court House oil painting portrayed at night with the Thomas Oken Tea Rooms bathed in moonlight from above.
The original painting was completed in 2014 and donated to the Court House in September 2014
2014/2015/2016
The Court House painting, was commissioned by a Mr Nigel Grainger, former pupil at Warwick School (see image below) and spouse of the Mayor of Warwick 2014.
For details of Mayor’s Charity Project, relating to the Court House painting, please follow my link below.
http://www.kevinparrish.co.uk/court-house-warwick-uk/
It was a challenge and a privilege to create this painting. The original painting is on display at the first floor of The Court House building in Warwick with an appropriate plaque underneath.
Looking on Thomas Oken Tea Rooms, Warwick, adjacent to the Court House
Enjoy a quintessential english tea there!
I visited the tea rooms on the 5 Oct 2015 and have returned many times since.
Like walking into a time capsule. Very enjoyable experience and the tea and service were very good.
A framed print of my Warwick Court House image is on display there.
Visit their website to find out more at
http://thomasokentearooms.co.uk/
The Warwick Tourist Information Centre is located on the Ground Floor of The Court House
visit website at
http://www.visitwarwick.co.uk/contact-us/
For more info regarding the Court House follow link
http://unlockingwarwick.co.uk/
Looking on the entrance to the ruins of Guys Cliffe House, Warwick
2015
It was the annual Heritage Weekend in Warwick from the 9-13 September 2015 and many famous buildings were open to the public during this time.
Including the Guys Cliffe Walled Garden and Guys Cliffe House pictured above.
I visited Guys Cliffe House on the Saturday afternoon. The ruins looked beautiful and I did feel inspired as an Artist.
It is well worth a look and for its deep history.
Follow link below for more
http://www.guysclifhfehouse.co.uk/
It is believed that there are connecting tunnels beneath Warwick including from Guys Cliffe House to Warwick Castle.
The Walled Garden has been run by Volunteers since 2014 and used to be part of the KItchen Garden for Guys Cliffe’s House.
Find out more by following link
http://www.guyscliffewalledgarden.org.uk/
I visited the Autumn Fair at the NEC Birmingham (UK) in early September 2015 and met a lady at her trade stand who promotes and represents The Alternative Image Company.
It was a pleasure to meet her and we spoke of our interest in Dr Who too.
This company publishes a great collection of retro/vintage black and white and colour Greeting Cards and they showed considerable interest in my black and white paintings to add to their collection.
Follow link below to visit their website
Jigsaw Puzzles depicting Parrish images were released in September 2015 by JHG Jigsaws based in Salisbury Wiltshire.UK
Nine images were published including Power and the Glory, Aqueduct and Viaduct, Barston Hall, Berkswell Windmill, Warwick Castle, Knowle Top Lock and Norton Junction (500 piece, size 48cm x 35cm) Top Lock and Loxley Church (1000 piece, size 48cm x 69cm)
They are in stock and available to purchase from JHG Jigsaws. Telephone 01747 812387
email: grovelyjigsawpuzzles@btinternet.com
See my Railway artwork page created by
The Guild Of Railway Artists
Follow link
http://www.railart.co.uk/gallery/parrish.shtml
Discover more about Kevin’s Art by reading his interview with Wonderstreet on Sat June 11 2016
follow Link below
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Wonderstreet
http://wonderstreet.com/blog/wonderstreet_interview_with_kevin_alun_parrish
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Warwick Castle painted from the popular vantage point on the road bridge crossing the River Avon.
2012
the original oil painting portrays the beautiful historic Warwick Castle.
On show and available for purchase at the Mitchell Gallery, Warwick. Telephone 01926 408787
Find out more by following the Link below
https://www.warwick-castle.com/
The aesthetically pleasing look to the facade of Warwick School
2011
(original oil painting above endorsed by Headmaster of Warwick School)
follow link below to find out more about this historic school on Myton Road, Warwick
See my Warwick Collection (Scenes of historic Warwick buildings, including Warwick School), in monochrome oils on my website at
and exhibited at the rear (follow passage to the left) at the Mitchell Gallery in Warwick England UK.
Telephone 01926 408787 and/or visit website at http://www.mitchellgallery.com to view and/or purchase
the ambience of Mill Street in moonlight
2011
This oil painting portrays the historic Mill Street in Warwick. It leads down to Warwick Castle.
It was the only street in Warwick to remain intact from the Great Fire of Warwick in 1694.
At the bottom of this attractive street is the beautiful Mill Garden, open to the public, adjacent to Warwick Castle.
Follow link below to find out more
http://www.buildinghistory.org.uk/index.php?q=road&p=show&rid=18
We see a hive of activity outside Warwick Crown Court in its last session before it was closed in 2010
2010
My oil painting of The Crown Court portrayed in session, is now closed after over 500 years.
Proceedings transferred to the Justice Courts in Leamington Spa in 2010.
More on its history can be found by following Link below
On show and available for purchase at the Mitchell Gallery, Warwick. Telephone 01926 408787
http://www.birminghampost.co.uk/news/local-news/final-sessions-warwick-crown-courts-3924958
Its a wintry scene at dusk and lights are on at Kings High School for Girls, conveys the near end of a school day.
The enchanting historic Eastgate building provides the main focus of the painting
2010
a commissioned oil painting by the Mitchell Gallery in Warwick during 2010
Read about this beautiful historic school dating back to 1879 in Smith Street Warwick by following link
http://www.kingshighwarwick.co.uk/Kings-A-Historical-Perspective
In the distance we see Eastgate.
Eastgate has a fascinating history dating back to 914AD
Follow link and read on
http://www.eastgatewarwick.co.uk/eastgate_warwickshire.html
A Dickensian look to the Lord Leycester Hospital at Night, illuminated by a Victorian street lamp
2009
a commissioned oil painting by The Mitchell Gallery in Warwick in 2009.
(Used for the location filming of the Doctor Who Episode ‘The Shakespeare Code’ in 2006)
Discover more about this medieval gem in Warwick by following link below
While visiting this historic building take time to have a cup of tea at the friendly Tearoom there dating back to 1571
Follow link below
http://www.brethrenskitchen.co.uk/ or Tel 07733550497
Behind the Hospital is the beautiful Hill Close Gardens adjacent to Warwick Race Course.
I recommend a visit to these Victorian Gardens
Follow link below and visit their website
http://www.hillclosegardens.com/index.html
The charming Snug bar inside the Zetland Arms is no more and the room has been refurbished.
2009
a commissioned oil painting of the interior of the Zetland Arms by the Mitchell Gallery in 2009
This public house dates back to 1926.
The charming wood panelled snug before you, is sadly no more.
The three gentlemen we see enjoying a drink, are no longer with us.
I was fortunate enough to have met them while creating this painting.
The pub has since been refurbished under new management.
Follow link to learn more of its history.
http://www.hunimex.com/warwick/pubs/z_inns.html
The moon shines down on Church Street with the Zetland Arms on the left a little further up the Street.
2009
a commissioned oil painting by the Mitchell Gallery in 2009
The beautiful St Marys Church, Warwick is illuminated at the top of the street.
A climb up the inside of the tower is well rewarded with a spectacular aerial view of Warwick and beyond.
Follow link to discover more regarding this prestigious Church
http://www.stmaryswarwick.org.uk/index.php?/stmarys
The foreground on the left is Russell Lane Jewellers, established in the mid 1970s
Contact them for the pure art of Jewellery
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Rebecca, one of a fleet of narrowboats built by Kate Boats glides through the water under Offchurch Viaduct on the Grand Union Canal in the late afternoon.
2002
A commissioned oil painting by Kate Boats based in Nelson Street Warwick
To hire a boat, including Rebecca (portrayed here having passed under the beautiful Offchurch Viaduct, near Radford Semele on the Grand Union Canal) follow link below
http://www.kateboats.co.uk/warwick-narrowboats
4 PARRISH INSPIRED BY ROYAL LEAMINGTON SPA
Passengers walk towards the station entrance in time to catch the Express Passenger train approaching from Leamington Spa
2012
(an oil painting of Warwick Milverton Station)
Sadly the above station building was demolished in the 1960s.
Read more on this attractive building by following the link below
http://www.warwickshirerailways.com/lms/warwickmilverton_station.htm
We look at a fireman emptying the smoke box of coal ash from a Super D G2 Class steam locomotive under gas lamp lighting in the late 1940s
2012
(my impression of Warwick Milverton Engine Shed, around 1948
painted in oils. Inspired by a fellow Rambler and Railway enthusiast)
Demolished in the 1960s and replaced by a Car Showroom, just off the Rugby Road in Leamington Spa, towards Old Milverton.
Read some more by following link below
http://www.warwickshirerailways.com/lms/warwickmilverton_shed.htm
I was invited to attend the annual Leamington and Warwick Model Railway Exhibition and my artwork, including Railways will be on show and for sale.
To be held at a new venue, namely the Royal Leamington Spa College in Leamington Spa on the 5th and 6th March 2016
Follow link for the refurbished College, including a friendly new Hair and Beauty Salon (Call 01926 318062 for an appointment)
https://www.warwickshire.ac.uk/colleges/royal_leamington_spa_college.aspx
I’ve exhibited my art with them over many years and have always enjoyed seeing the fabulous layouts on show from all round the country, including the local Club layouts. There are numerous Model Railway/Preserved Railway related trade stands there too in support.
Follow link below regarding the Club.
Visit the Classic Train and Motorbus, a Model Railway Shop located in George Street, Royal Leamington Spa.
They do stock some of my Railway images in the form of Greeting cards and Postcards.
The staff are friendly and knowledgeable about Railways.
A railway enthusiasts delight!
Telephone 01926 887499
or follow link to their website
www.classictrainandmotorbus.co.uk
Stay at the Globe Hotel while discovering the deep history of Warwick
Its history dates from 1788, follow link below
http://www.theglobewarwick.co.uk/
The rare sight of pedestrians walking in the Parade during the day and not a vehicle to be seen.
2008
The Parade was pedestrians only, in early August 1971, only for a short period (no vehicles at all) as an experiment to encourage pedestrianisation by the local Council.
Th oil painting portrays a sunny Saturday morning. It was part of a sell out Art exhibition at Warwick Studios Gallery in Leamington during 2008.
(It is based on a photograph found in the local Times newspaper in 2005)
The Leamington Society have more details, follow link below
http://www.leamingtonsociety.org.uk/newsletters.html
a nostalgic look on snowy Bath Street, Old Leamington Spa in the 1960s
(I can see Finefare supermarket in the distance on the right)
2005
The oil painting looks up Bath Street from the corner of Abbotts Street, in the 1960s.
We have Curry’s shop on the left in the foreground.
(based on a photograph found in local Times newspaper in Sept 2005)
A Fine fare supermarket can be seen up on the right hand side.
This painting was part of a sell out Art Exhibition at Warwick Studios Gallery in 2005
For scenes of Old Leamington on postcards, please follow links
http://www.zazzle.co.uk/gregoryolney2/gifts?cg=196641943002798984
http://www.leamingtonsociety.org.uk/newsletters.html
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The early morning tranquillity of Jephson Gardens with the historic Pump rooms as a backdrop
2004
(the oil painting was commissioned by a local friend)
The beautiful gardens were built in honour of Sir Henry Jephson who helped promote the healing properties of the Spa Waters for the poor residents of Leamington Spa at the time. The Spa waters are located in the Pump Rooms on the right of my image.
Follow link to learn more
http://www.leamington.co.uk/jephson-gardens.htm
For more on the historic Pump Rooms visit website below