Paint Roses and Castles: Traditional Narrow Boat Painting for Homes and Boats

by Anne Young (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2003

  $10.56

  Roses and castles, the art form of narrow boat families, is brought to life in this lively, practical guide to its methods and techniques. In a conprehensive introduction, the author provides fascinating information on the history of the art - how it evolved and the extent of its application. The author gives instruction on how to paint traditional narrow boat designs onto familiar objects, including scales, jugs, rusty irons, pictures and mirror frames, and a host of others. The book covers everything from creating a good base to adding the finishing touches. There are demonstrations on how to paint roses, daisies, leaves and filler strokes, and how to combine them to create personalized, original and beautiful objects.

• Used

  Hardcover
  1992

  $7.44

  The brilliant colours and traditional designs of roses and castles , the art of the narrow boat painters of the past, can transform mundane household objects into attractive pieces of art. This book explains the techniques for creating items for use in the home - or afloat. It covers topics from creating a good base to adding the finishing touches, and demonstrates how to paint the roses, daisies, leaves, filler strokes, castle scenes and many more patterns which adorned the working boats of days gone by. A wide variety of household objects, including scales, jugs and rusty irons, can be given a new lease of life, and the author has included projects and gift ideas, such as mirror and picture frames, casters, paperweights and pots, all of which can be given a personalized touch. The book also contains a list of useful addresses and places of interest.