Soldiers 1990 - 2000

Following up on my "Havoc" paintings of public British imagery I began to look at soldiers in ceremonial dress. My grandfather was in the Lifeguards and for years a member of the Household Cavalry, guarding Buckingham Palace. I grew up with rather oppressive photographs of him looking very grand and proper. It was fun to imagine a much less proper set of antics for his fellow guardsmen.
They're Changing the Guards at Buckingham Palace. 1997 Oil on Canvas, 32 x 48 in. John A. Parks Finale, 2000. Oil on Canvas, 32 x 48 in. John A. Parks Tango, 1996. Oil on Canvas, 40 x 60 in. John A. Parks Cathedral Dance, 2000. Oil on Canvas. 32 x 48. John A. Parks Dance, 2000. Oil on Canvas, 12 x 16 in. John A. Parks Parade, 1994. Oil on Canvas. 48 x 54 in. John A. Parks Beefeaters Cheering, 1997. Oil on Canvas. 40 x 60 in.John A. Parks Meeting at the Tower, 1997. Oil on Canvas. 28 x 40 in. John A. Parks Swoon, 2000. Oil on Canvas, 32 x 48 in John A. Parks