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Topic Originator: 1970par
Date: Fri 24 Sep 08:42
PAUL COMES TO TOWN
Paul Town Stadium Artist is coming to East End Park on Saturday 6th November as Dunfermline take on Greenock Morton on to unveil a new trilogy of paintings telling the story of the Pars greatest European ties.
(The exhibition was originally scheduled for 2020 just as the pandemic hit the world, this is the first opportunity we have had to reschedule since the restrictions eased)
The original artworks (kindly loaned back for the day by their new owners) will be on display in the Purvis Suite, with a public viewing available between 10.30am-11.30. (11.45 till 12 noon for those attending hospitality) Jim Leishman will also have Paul up to discuss the pieces with our guests in hospitality
Paul is no stranger to East End Park. It’s only 5 years ago that the Bradford born stadium artist visited Dunfermline to present a portrait to the club commissioned by Pars fanatic Kenny Mitchell. This enabled Paul to build up a reputation for his work amongst Pars supporters bringing more commissions to paint our lovable ground from various angles over a selection of decades. He has also helped the club by producing several pieces which have been auctioned to raise funds
Paul’s fascination with football stadiums dates back almost 40 years when he first read the football grounds book written by Simon Ingles. A few years on Paul’s life took a twist he’d rather forget, however the experiences of escaping the Valley Parade Fire disaster alongside his dad Barry, left emotional scars which are embedded within to this day.
Paul said “ I’ve struggled to come to terms with what happened nearly 35 years ago. Yes me and dad we’re lucky to escape within seconds of something more serious, but seeing what I saw as a naive teenager will live with me forever. In later life I needed an hobby to take my mind off things as I’d become unwell. I turned to Art as I’d always been interested in the subject quite passionately. My parents had gifted me a set of artists paints for Christmas so the most natural thing for me to paint was a football stadium”
Through social media outlets orders and commissioned from all parts of the uk started to flood in, so much so Paul broke away from his job in Construction to become a full-time artist just 3 years later. Paul’s early works were talked about with great similarities to LS Lowry as they had a real northern flavour in both content and colour. Paul is a product of his early life and upbringing working within and around the cities of his industrial homeland.
“The perfect stadium portrait for me is when I can bring the external landscape into view. If I can paint a mill or a chimney in the distance it gives me so much more pleasure as it reminds me of my youth”
Paul’s unique story and skills have seen him gain a valuable client list on a global scale with his original oils hanging in homes in USA, Australia, the Middle East and of course the European Continent. However Paul has a huge interest in Scottish football history
Post Edited (Mon 01 Nov 18:07)
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Topic Originator: Bandy
Date: Fri 24 Sep 08:59
Love his work. My signed print of `that`s nivver ten yairds` holds pride of place in the hallway.
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Topic Originator: eastendalloapar
Date: Fri 24 Sep 15:26
I'm fortunate to have the painting of the 6-2 against Valencia. It's my son's painting and I have it on the wall above his former bed. It will be nice to see the 2 other paintings of the Trilogy.
matt forsyth
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Topic Originator: davie moyes the first
Date: Fri 24 Sep 18:20
Kenny, are the orders placed last year still valid ?
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Topic Originator: 1970par
Date: Fri 24 Sep 19:29
The orders placed are still valid, please email me to arrange the payment
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Topic Originator: 1970par
Date: Wed 29 Sep 07:22
I will email everybody on the original orders list with payment details
Please let me know if you no longer want the order you placed back in 2020
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Topic Originator: 1970par
Date: Thu 30 Sep 11:09
The prints have now been signed by Roy Barry and are now with Harry Melrose
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Topic Originator: 1970par
Date: Mon 11 Oct 22:36
Prints now with Bertie Paton to sign
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Topic Originator: The Roy Barry Fan Club
Date: Mon 11 Oct 23:14
Crunching tackle from Roy Barry who distributes the ball to Harry Melrose. He takes the ball rapidly up the flank before passing to inside forward Bertie Paton. He beats three defenders before sliding it past the keeper.....
Probably my three top Pars of all time.
Worth getting for the autographs alone.
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Topic Originator: MikeyLeonard
Date: Tue 12 Oct 04:53
Quote:
1970par, Mon 11 Oct 22:36
Prints now with Bertie Paton to sign
1970par. . .I've emailed you a few weeks ago regarding the prints but not heard back from you. Just checking that I'm still on your list 👍
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Topic Originator: 1970par
Date: Tue 12 Oct 09:09
Hi MikeyLeonard yes you are still on the original list (as is everyone who placed the order)
Can I ask if you can you make the payment of £67.50 to the Dunfermline Athletic Heritage Trust account
Sort code 82 62 19
Account number 00515515
ref PT Prints
Drop me an email to confirm please
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Topic Originator: dead60s
Date: Tue 12 Oct 12:27
Hi 1970Par, I missed this first time around. Any chance of me putting in a late order please?
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Topic Originator: 1970par
Date: Tue 12 Oct 17:09
Hi dead60s, no problems there are still a few sets of prints left to order
Drop me an email (click on1970par and I will send you the payment details and add you to the list
Great idea for Christmas pressies by the way Pars fans
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Topic Originator: twin par
Date: Tue 12 Oct 17:51
Sent payment in.Sent e.mail,please confirm payment.
Post Edited (Tue 12 Oct 18:07)
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Topic Originator: MikeyLeonard
Date: Tue 12 Oct 18:26
Quote:
1970par, Tue 12 Oct 09:09
Hi MikeyLeonard yes you are still on the original list (as is everyone who placed the order)
Can I ask if you can you make the payment of £67.50 to the Dunfermline Athletic Heritage Trust account
Sort code 82 62 19
Account number 00515515
ref PT Prints
Drop me an email to confirm please
Email sent. Cheers.
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Topic Originator: dead60s
Date: Tue 12 Oct 18:35
Quote:
1970par, Tue 12 Oct 17:09
Hi dead60s, no problems there are still a few sets of prints left to order
Drop me an email (click on1970par and I will send you the payment details and add you to the list
Great idea for Christmas pressies by the way Pars fans
Cheers mate, email sent 🙏.
PS - I’m sending payment now to the account details on your earlier post. Please email me or post here to confirm receipt.
Post Edited (Tue 12 Oct 22:08)
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Topic Originator: Buspasspar
Date: Wed 13 Oct 17:55
Is there an off the shelf frame that would fit the prints ? .. or would they have to go to a professional framer .. any advice greatly appreciated as always
We are forever shaped by the Children we once were
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Topic Originator: 1970par
Date: Thu 14 Oct 12:31
You can source clip art frames for a very few pounds and fit them yourself, I’m sure there will be plenty of other frames you can use to complete the job
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Topic Originator: eastendalloapar
Date: Thu 14 Oct 12:45
If they are A3 size, Ebay is a great place to buy frames of that size. If you want a better quality then go to a framer.
matt forsyth
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Topic Originator: 1970par
Date: Wed 27 Oct 18:07
Nice article in last nights programme publicising the Art Exhibition on 6th November 10.30 till 11.30
I have contacted most of those who had an order placed originally and although a few have understandably cancelled (circumstances change over 18 months) many have now paid for their orders
The prints have now all been signed by Roy Barry, Harry Melrose and Bert Paton as well as the Artist
There are still a few sets that can be purchased ahead of the Exhibition just drop me an email
I hope that there is a good turnout to come along and see the originals and another couple of pieces which will be for sale on the day
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Topic Originator: 1970par
Date: Mon 1 Nov 18:14
Paul Town and representatives of the Heritage Trust iaee ooking forward to meeting people on Saturday (6th Nov) 10.30 till 1130 (11.45 -12noon for those attending hospitality)
Please come along and take the only chance there will ever be to see the three European Trilogy originals together in one place
There will also be a couple of Pars paintings being unveiled (for sale) along with three private commissions
A great range of Paul’s work to view with the three European Trilogy pieces taking pride of place
please if you have ordered your prints then collect them on Saturday (still some sets to buy)
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Topic Originator: MikeyLeonard
Date: Mon 1 Nov 18:42
1970par. . . .Just as a reminder, I'm working away until the 18th Nov and won't be able to collect on the 6th.
I trust I can arrange another date for collection ?
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Topic Originator: 1970par
Date: Mon 1 Nov 20:25
Drop me an email to arrange mate
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Topic Originator: MikeyLeonard
Date: Mon 1 Nov 21:59
Cheers. . .Will do nearer the time 👍
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Topic Originator: 1970par
Date: Sat 6 Nov 07:48
All set up and ready to welcome people along, Paul is looking forward to the game afterwards, let’s hope he is a good omen
Exhibition is from 10.30 till 11.30 in box five in the Purvis suite
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Topic Originator: 1970par
Date: Sat 6 Nov 08:40
Come along and collect your print orders, still a few sets available to purchase
A couple of original pieces for sale, speak to Paul about prices or indeed if you would like to commission him to create something special for you
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Topic Originator: 1970par
Date: Mon 8 Nov 12:45
What a great day it was on Saturday (apart from the result)
Art exhibition was very well attended and lots of people collected their print orders
Can those who have placed an order and still to collect please drop me an email to arrange
We also have a supply of limited edition Norrie Prints for sale, all profits to the Dunfermline Athletic Heritage Trust, let me know if you want one which is signed and numbered by the artist Paul Town
These items would meal wonderful Xmas pressies for family and friends
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