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An Anthology of Paintings, Prose and Poetry

By Jackson Parrish

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The writer created beautiful artwork, and their accompanying prose moved me and will move other readers too.

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This book is a collection of exquisite paintings, beautiful prose and moving poetry. The collection features breathtaking artwork. The prose is written with sensitivity, depicting the stories of the artwork. The poetry is simple, exploring the beauty of the paintings and allowing the reader to experience the emotion and depth of the artwork. With each poem and story, the words and images weave together to create a powerful message, conveying the artist's message in a unique and profound way. By combining the three mediums, this book creates an unforgettable journey of art and emotion.


An Anthology of Paintings, Prose and Poetry by Jackson Parrish explores the beauty of over two dozen paintings. The poems accompanying each piece of artwork allow the reader to experience the emotion and depth of each masterpiece.


While I am not an artist, I can appreciate the craftsmanship behind the beautiful paintings. Each stroke brings the images alive. You feel what the subject is feeling. Even the images featuring inanimate objects moved me. I could NOT stop looking at the single eyeball in the skull for several minutes ("20th Century World At War"). I know it wasn't possible, but I kept waiting for the eyeball to move.


The book's first poem, "Open Doors," beautifully conveys the subject's sadness. My heart broke for the young lady who desperately wanted to rejoin the world but was paralyzed with fear. "There Is No More We" will also pull on your heartstrings. This man lost his love, something many of us can empathize with. 


Autumn is my favorite month. "Forest Path" caught my idea visually. The words that illustrate the painting were lovely, and so was its message: "It was a reminder of the fragility and beauty of life, and of the importance of taking time to appreciate the beauty of nature." We should all appreciate life in all its forms. 


Mental health illnesses don't go away. We can find ways to manage them, but fighting for "good" mental health is a daily battle. As a mother whose child wears scars from the struggles he's faced, "My Scars" made me cry. "The Lighthouse" might be a trigger for some readers. Please do not read it if you have suicidal thoughts.


I support the LGBTQ+ community, and I love "LGBTQ LOVE." If you've "come out" or questioning how to "come out," you should read this poem! 


Love. Loss. Fear. Pain. Desperation. Hope. While I found the poems moving, there were times when the text was difficult to see. The pages where the white text lay over the images proved challenging. "Knights Templar" is one of them. However, the pages with split screen, text on one side and painting on the other, were 100% readable. I want to reiterate every painting was spectacular. I just had an issue with the presentation of some prose. 



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An Anthology of Paintings, Prose and Poetry

Written by Jackson Parrish

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Synopsis

This book is a collection of exquisite paintings, beautiful prose and moving poetry. The collection features breathtaking artwork. The prose is written with sensitivity, depicting the stories of the artwork. The poetry is simple, exploring the beauty of the paintings and allowing the reader to experience the emotion and depth of the artwork. With each poem and story, the words and images weave together to create a powerful message, conveying the artist's message in a unique and profound way. By combining the three mediums, this book creates an unforgettable journey of art and emotion.

An Anthology of Paintings, Prose and Poetry

Written by Jackson Parrish

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Jackson Parrish – Happy to answer any question anyone has. Thanks for your interest.
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Kameron Brook – @jacksonparrish Wishing you great success with your launch!
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Jackson Parrish – This book is only available on Apple Books at the moment. The screenshots of the pages above are very low resolution. The book itself is of the highest quality images and text.
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R.Janet Walraven – Kameron--You are the best reviewer around! Thanks for all you do for authors, including me! Wishing you JOY!
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I recently began to write stories to accompany the images I draw on my iPad. I'm not an expert in either art or writing, but I love the fulfilment I get out of creating them. I hope you can find enjoyment in my work as well. view profile

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