Paintings of roses and castles are about as traditional on the canals of Britain as it’s possible to be – but why? Why roses? And castles? And how do you paint them? I went to see a artist and historian Kay Andrews on her boat as as well as Penny Arscott, Manager of Foxton Locks Museum to find out.
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Thanks again to you and your guests. Another interesting vlog for my coffee break.
Your a great journalist David. Doubly so because you brought us Knob Art.
I think the fuel boat one will always be my favorite of the post cruising episodes, but this one is definitely of the same ilk … nice one, David!
awesome!
Delightful.
Lovely video. Thank you David!
And as usual fun, informative, and a real pleasure to watch. Thank you!
Knobstick has always been the name of a sign writers support stick, characteristicly with a padded ball end to rest the wrist on whilst painting details.
Very informative. Cheers. Mark. NB Lucy Ann. Shroppie.
Another fantastic video. Thanks David
😂😂😂😂
As per usual David, you spoil us rotten with "your" sort of vignettes on canal life.
Thanks very much.
Knobstick? a signwriters Mahl stick?
It was interesting to hear about the painting of Buckby cans at Long Buckby Wharf. In the book 'Idle Women' chronicling the work of women on the canals during the war, they had to order their water cans from Long Buckby. I ordered my Buckby can over 40 years ago from Long Buckby and it was painted to order by Ron Hough, although I believe he was based in Braunston. If I recall correctly, he was apprenticed to Frank Nurser at Samuel Barlow's yard and continued the Braunston style of painting. I can recommend Tony Lewry's book 'narrowboat painting'.
It not only bears a strong resemblance to Norwegian folk art but Ukrainian folk art as well! 🤠👍🇺🇦
I had always wondered why castles were paired and painted with roses! I'm so glad you investigated this topic David, and Kay Andrews was really interesting. I loved watching her piece come together, and it was absolutely beautiful when finished. Well researched, I enjoyed this latest video hugely. X
It's like the gypsy circus floating down the canal with dwarves inside waiting to jump out to sell you pegs.
This style of painting objects was very popular in the States in the 1970’s. Interesting to see the origins(?) of the art form although I’m sure it has been around since long before canal boats.
Thanks David! This is so interesting. Could you do a piece on boat names and why they are styled in such a particular way?
Bryan from Vancouver
Thank you very much for yet another great canal video. I would just like to tell you that I really enjoy this type of interview, where the interviewer is not cutting the interviewee, there is only your voice over giving further explanation, that way we can get the most from the specialists being interviewed.
I hope this channel will keep on growing so you can continue producing such good quality material. Cheers!
Reminds me of the Tole painting style of the southern US
that my mom enjoyed doing. Always bright and cheerful.
I love it! The canal art that I have seen on some videos, on boats, Buckby style Cans, and other wares around trade boats were a similar style that appeared to be from a Nordic style art and the art of the Eastern Woodland Tribes of the US. Or so I thought. But this video is featuring 2 or 3 additional styles of art, similar but not of the Belgian(?) art or the Eastern Woodland Beadwork style. Similar in the flowers but it is there that the similarities end. Such as they are. This blows my already weak and disjointed theory completely out of the water, which is fine because I could not connect two very distant styles to Canal Art in the UK. The castles would be unsurprising to an American looking in from a large distance because of the Arthurian Legends and Literature of Cornwall, the Lake Districts (I think?), Wales and even Scotland. From the UK, as a whole. Yes, I realize Northern Ireland is part of the UK but that is relatively new historically speaking and unrelated to the Arthurian legends except for the writings of Stephen Lawhead and Taliesin the father of Merlyn. Do I know what I am talking about? Clearly I do not. Have I seen Canal Art? In YouTube videos briefly. Have I ever seen a Canal Boat? In YouTube videos. This, then, is an overlong and much too wordy ‘Huh!’ Enjoying watching myself think about something I know nothing about. Though I am never bored but often lazy, I very much appreciate mental provisioning that you have provided over the years and look forward to lots more where that comes from! If the time has come that these nonsensical ramblings are of no help but significant irritation, please let me know and I will tuck away my keyboard. I wonder if she might consider painting my US Army issue subzero boots? I have been wearing them for about 25 years and they still look new but I grew weary of the plain black polish and laces. It would be disrespectful to put silly laces on obvious military apparel. Paint the boots, however, and they will keep my toes toasty and keep me upright while posing as decorated tall Doc Martens. “Time for bed, Granny!”. Sigh, I have to go. But this was a great video, David! Thank You!!!
It's simply fascinating. Thank you David.
another excellent video you can see your journalistic talents well here.. the article is hilarious LOLOL>. the unaccustomed eye too funny.. You always choose great topics. Thankyou
Such a well crafted video.
On today's episode of Things I Didn't Know I Wanted To Know……….:D Very good episode. I rather like these little history lessons. 🙂
My husband and I ran across your channel on Amazon Prime. We have watched the first four seasons…they are so enjoyable! I’ve loved learning about the canals and locks. We’re now watching you on YouTube and I have a question. Are there videos that continue on from the last episode of season four? Or just random videos? My apologies if I’m missing something and asking a silly question! Thank you!
Such an interesting topic to have come upon and researched to share with us. Very cool, David, THX!
This is wonderful. As an artist, I throughly enjoyed it.💕
I could watch her paint all day! So relaxing to watch.
Thanks David, highly fascinating as usual. I think that chopping board would end up on display in my galley rather than wear it down.
What a wonderful, informative and most interesting vlog 👍 thank you
Very interesting as always David, better than watching paint dry for sure.
As always, a enjoyable video David. Thank you. Great subject
crazy idea but i wonder if anyone's brought in a laptop computer for her to decorate yet
I think a lot of the original canals were tolled, and these toll structures were near bridge crossings (double toll) and locks. Is it possible that the canal artists were having a little artistic dig at the Tolls and their owners by painting "robber Baron" castles as found on the german waterways?
Quite interesting David… I've always liked the art I've seen on the canal boats, too bad we really can't nail down all the details about it, but still the mystery adds to the richness of it. Cheers from Tennessee, USA
beautiful thanks again
This is really cool. Very impressive indeed.
Nice job, David.
wow good question about the roses…. my question is why don't people paint Blackberries on things as they live along the towpath….
Wasn't the rose a symbol of unity in the Tudor era? It seems like roses and castles would've been an obvious theme for the working class to show their loyal to their country and lords. Of course, that is just more speculation on my part 😂
So much talent. 🇺🇸❤
Fascinating!
Very nice David
I've always been a bit curious about canal art, so thank you for this interesting look at that particular world.