Simon Nicholas Parris

Born in Sussex , Simon moved to Cornwall in 1965 . Where he was educated and trained as a graphic artist , qualifiying in 1984 with a H.N.D in advertising and marketing

Moving away from Cornwall upon being headhunted by Tibbenhams advertising agency , where he progressed to be creative director

Head designer for Construction Industry Training Board, 1987

LOTUS cars -Free lance designer , Hethel norwich norfolk , 1988

Shell U.K Petroleum - Lowestoft, Suffolk Head creative draftsman

Freelance visualiser and designer , Jaguar , Rollsroyce , Jeep Cherokee , Mercedes Benz , Swedish timber council, Reuters news agency.

After 15 years working at the top of the design indstry , Simon returned to Cornwall to paint and become a stonemasons apprentice.

In 2006 simon quailfied with a new enterprise scholorship from Truro College

Simon now paints full time , his latest images can be seen displayed at various South west galleries .

Also exibiting artworks and postcards at the Kahuna Beach bar and restuarant , Tolcarne beach Newquay, and the Bay View Inn Widemouth bay.