Canal art
Andy Mabbett
onto some of his flowerpots., but doubts his skills. I'm sure he could
do it - can someone recommend a book which will take him through the
necessary, step by step, or, better still, a kit with brushes and paint
as well?
Thanks.
--
Andy Mabbett
"In derelict sidings, the poppies entwine
With cattle trucks, lying in wait, for the next time"
Roger Waters, 1982
P & Q Brown
<an...@pigsonthewing.demon.co.uk> writes
>My father has expressed a desire to be able to pint "canal" style roses
>onto some of his flowerpots., but doubts his skills. I'm sure he could
>do it - can someone recommend a book which will take him through the
>necessary, step by step, or, better still, a kit with brushes and paint
>as well?
Why not give him a birthday present of a canal-art painting course? My
wife really enjoyed her two day course with Brian Collings at the
Waterways Museum, Stoke Bruerne. We stayed at the Blagrove's b&b
opposite.
--
Peter Brown
(N/b Pen Duicks)
ConnieD
might be able to contact them for further assistance..... ConnieD.
http://web.ukonline.co.uk/members/dg.small/tonyd.htm
http://www.barges.org/events/events.html
http://www.hants.gov.uk/leisure/transprt/bascanal/
Andy Mabbett wrote in message ...
>My father has expressed a desire to be able to pint "canal" style roses
>onto some of his flowerpots., but doubts his skills. I'm sure he could
>do it - can someone recommend a book which will take him through the
>necessary, step by step, or, better still, a kit with brushes and paint
>as well?
>
Joanne Rancourt
regards
Joanne in France
Andy Mabbett a écrit dans le message ...
ConnieD
canals and waterways years ago, lived on their barges, and obviously wanted
to make their little water born homes as pleasant as possible so Canal ware
was introduce. This is a method of where almost everything and anything that
could in the most part be moved, was painted wit typical canal roses and
other designs. Nowadays it is mainly found on buckets, watering cans,
teapots, mugs, milk cans, window boxes etc( mostly enamel ware) but the
designs are usually quite brightly coloured and the roses are of a more
fully blown variety as opposed to the rose buds we imagine nowadays. The
background colours of the item, say a watering can was usually a very dark
colour, navy blue, deep green, browns reds blacks etc and the vividness of
the blooms, in bright yellows, reds, whites, blues etc just brought them
alive. If you are ever fortunate to find a "real" piece of Bargee work then
snap it up....... ConnieD whose GGGrandfather plied his wares up and down
the canals of the Midlands. BTW The wives of the Bargees were marvels at
crocheting circular curtains for the "windows" and also crocheting the
little ear caps for the horses. They looked liked ice cream cornets but
helped prevent the flies from annoying the horses.
Joanne Rancourt wrote in message <7p2nlk$r98$1...@wanadoo.fr>...
Andy Mabbett
<p&q...@peter-quita.demon.co.uk> writes
>Why not give him a birthday present of a canal-art painting course?
He's not really a "going on a course" sort of person; hence I want to
get him a book or kit; for Christmas.
Paul Higson
I've cut this from www.canaljunction.com.lewerey.htm. (With my permission of
course!)
'Tony Lewery has also produced two demonstration video tapes about canal
art:
Floating Castles - a detailed practical demonstration of painting roses and
castles, taking the viewer through every stage of painting a traditional
water can, from basic undercoat to final varnishing. The colours and the
brushstrokes are clearly demonstrated, the choice of paint, how he mixes it,
and the quality of brush he uses - a mass of helpful information for anyone
wishing to take up the art.
Traditional Transformation - a complete step-by-step introduction to the art
of wood graining as practised by the canal boat painters of the past, from
the simplest comb graining to more elaborate patterns of heartwood and
figured oak. He decorates a traditional boat cabin from start to finish,
shows historic examples and discusses the tools and materials - a
fascinating record of an enthusiastic craftsman at work.
Running time 75 minutes.
Both video tapes are available from: Laurence Hogg Productions, 124, Rose
Hill, Willenhall, West Midlands. WV13 2AR, England.'
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Michael Houlston
>
> My father has expressed a desire to be able to pint "canal" style roses
> onto some of his flowerpots., but doubts his skills. I'm sure he could
> necessary, step by step, or, better still, a kit with brushes and paint
> as well?
>
> Thanks.
>
I will search them out tomorrow and let you have the titles.
I did my own boat name boards after reading them.
We also had a small white plastic garden table that looked really grubby
after a winter outside.
Had a few happy days sat in the sun giving it a coat of green paint then
painting roses and daisys on it.
Thats now into its second year and still weathering well.
It looks quite good for a beginner and is much admired by visitors.
Mike
--
Mike Houlston. Wilderness Beaver "KESTON"
Canals are more fun than working !!
mhou...@argonet.co.uk
Michael Houlston
<an...@pigsonthewing.demon.co.uk> wrote:
>
> My father has expressed a desire to be able to pint "canal" style roses
> onto some of his flowerpots., but doubts his skills. I'm sure he could
> do it - can someone recommend a book which will take him through the
> necessary, step by step, or, better still, a kit with brushes and paint
> as well?
>
> Thanks.
>
Found my two books.
Paint Roses & Castles By Anne Young
ISBN 0-7153-9940-3 Published by David & Charles Priced £16.99.
Another which is not really canal roses but had a very good section on brush
strokes and techniques is:
Decorative Folk Art by Sybil Edwards, Chris Moore & Lynette Bleiler.
ISBN 0-7153-0784-3 Published by David & Charles Priced £11.99.
I used Humbrol paints, large tin for the background and the little model kit
paints for the actual painting.
The first book gives a list of recommended colours and brush sizes.
Very cheap kit to set up.
Only word of warning I would give is if you, or rather father, is painting
anything plastic you need to watch out for the static effect.
Just as you get close enough to start a brush stroke the static suddenly
drags the paint off the brush and onto whatever you are painting.
Some offcuts of ply or chipboard make good practice boards.
Tell him go for it.
I'm sure he'll have great fun.
You might get fed up with all the painted objects you suddenly start getting
for birthday and christmas.
Makes a change from socks I suppose.
MMM, wonder if you can paint those.
David Long
<Joanne....@wanadoo.fr> writes
>What are "canal" style roses ?
>regards
>Joanne in France
>
you'll be able to see a few around the portholes of nb FALCON, which my
brother is presently sailing up the Seine from Conflans (I hope - we
left him on the Oise at Compiegne on Tuesday lunchtime).
Canal-style roses are a stylised representation of the flower. I'd say
their "typical" feature is were that the individual petals are shown by
space left between the brush-strokes, rather than shading or lining
imposed.
--
David Long
Sankey Canal Restoration Society
http://www.scars.demon.co.uk/scars/
Jon Rouse
>onto some of his flowerpots., but doubts his skills. I'm sure he could
>do it - can someone recommend a book which will take him through the
>necessary, step by step, or, better still, a kit with brushes and paint
>as well?
There was a really good David and Charles book on the subject which I bought
from one of those book clubs with which we were inundated in the 1970s. I'm
sure I've got it somewhere, but we still haven't unpacked all the books -
and the way the insurers are going won't for another twelve months!
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I you still there Andy ?
Mike
In article <na.29f15a4932....@argonet.co.uk>, Michael Houlston
<mhou...@argonet.co.uk> wrote:
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> In article <ZlY+44AW...@pigsonthewing.demon.co.uk>, Andy Mabbett
> <an...@pigsonthewing.demon.co.uk> wrote:
> >
> > My father has expressed a desire to be able to pint "canal" style roses
> > onto some of his flowerpots., but doubts his skills. I'm sure he could
> > do it - can someone recommend a book which will take him through the
> > necessary, step by step, or, better still, a kit with brushes and paint
> > as well?
> >