Nick@tinkers-cove Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 (edited) Hi everyone - hope you're all keeping well. Busy as usual...don't know if anyone remembers me mentioning that I was working on a new idea a month or so ago? Well I've just completed my first two pieces and have patterns for another three ready. Here in the UK, we have an amazing canal network dating back hundreds of years. When our children are older, we will be buying a narrowboat, and travelling the network and selling my work. The traditional folk art associated with the working narrowboats is known as 'Roses & Castles'. This art is generally painted in oils, and sadly seems to be dying out as the years pass. (Examples can be seen here: http://www.blisworth.org.uk/images/Miscellaneous/decorations.htm ) I have developed a style of my own which I hope will be consistant with the traditional form. I have decided that segmentation is the way forward for me, and used the same oils to paint. I still need to practice some of the border techniques, which is why they're not added to my work as yet. Thanks for listening, and I'll post more when possible. Kindest Regards, Nick. Edited March 20, 2014 by Nick@tinkers-cove Rob Roy, oldhudson, cheeseburger and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aubec Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 They are beautiful pieces thank you for sharing with us. Love the flower one. I agree the narrow boats are beautifully decorated and a pleasure to see. How exciting that you plan on buying one and traveling the canals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhudson Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Nice work. It sounds like you have a real plan - good for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Awesome work! You seem to have the segmentation art down pretty darn good.The Roses are Fantastic! :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankorona Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Wonderful job and Excellent idea to preserve traditions. Nick@tinkers-cove 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 What a happy time that must be .Very colorful items,Oil paintings are real time consuming but very relaxing to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeseburger Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Wow, That's amazing. truly Inspiring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Very nicely done. I really like those. These would make great subjects for jigsaw puzzles I would think ( not to cut them up but to take a quality photo of them and use that ) Thanks for sharing these with us. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Roy Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Hi everyone - hope you're all keeping well. Busy as usual...don't know if anyone remembers me mentioning that I was working on a new idea a month or so ago? Well I've just completed my first two pieces and have patterns for another three ready. Here in the UK, we have an amazing canal network dating back hundreds of years. When our children are older, we will be buying a narrowboat, and travelling the network and selling my work. The traditional folk art associated with the working narrowboats is known as 'Roses & Castles'. This art is generally painted in oils, and sadly seems to be dying out as the years pass. (Examples can be seen here: http://www.blisworth.org.uk/images/Miscellaneous/decorations.htm ) I have developed a style of my own which I hope will be consistant with the traditional form. I have decided that segmentation is the way forward for me, and used the same oils to paint. I still need to practice some of the border techniques, which is why they're not added to my work as yet. Thanks for listening, and I'll post more when possible. Kindest Regards, Nick. Castle 01 (End1)SSV.JPG Castle 01 (End2)SSV.JPG Rose Cluster 01 (End1)SSV.JPG Rose Cluster 01 (End2)SSV.JPG Absolutely beautiful Nick. Reminds me of when we lived in Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire. Every Sunday we took a long walk along the tow path on the GRAND UNION CANAL, watching the narrow boats going through the locks. Incidentally I may have seen a picture of your Dad when I had a look at the steam railway, nice little films too. Keep up the nice work Nick. Rob Roy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Those are some excellent pieces! Alot of time and definitely worth it. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Good day Nick Fabulous and nicely painted. Love all the vivid colors. Thanks for the story behind the art work. Very interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Well, all the other said what I wanted to say. I will use one of my Mothers phrases, " I'd be pleased as punch if I could do that." I would be pleased to display one in my home. Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luperez548 Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 All of them are fantastic pieces, thanks for showing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 Oh Nick, they are BEAUTIFUL, really really beautiful. Don't know what I admire more your work or the fact that you intend to buy a narrow boat and traveling the canals. :thumbs: :thumbs: I was going to say keep up the great work but thats silly because I know you will. Marg Nick@tinkers-cove 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick@tinkers-cove Posted March 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 Thanks Everyone - It's great to get the experienced opinions of our talented villagers. As mentioned, I have 3 other patterns ready to go but need to move things around a little in the work area (Looks like the EX-30 may be making an appearance in the next few weeks) and I have the Craft Fairs coming up. I'll keep you informed and updated. Thanks again. Kindest Regards, Nick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick@tinkers-cove Posted March 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 Absolutely beautiful Nick. Reminds me of when we lived in Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire. Every Sunday we took a long walk along the tow path on the GRAND UNION CANAL, watching the narrow boats going through the locks. Incidentally I may have seen a picture of your Dad when I had a look at the steam railway, nice little films too. Keep up the nice work Nick. Rob Roy. Thanks Roy. The Grand Union is a stunning stretch. We're over the eastern coast end of the Leeds & Liverpool canal and I used to spend my school summer holidays helping our local lock keeper at Thorne, (near Doncaster) You're right - you probably have seen him - he is in some of the photo's and a few interviews and video clips on YouTube. Kindest Regards, Nick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Roy Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 Thanks Roy. The Grand Union is a stunning stretch. We're over the eastern coast end of the Leeds & Liverpool canal and I used to spend my school summer holidays helping our local lock keeper at Thorne, (near Doncaster) You're right - you probably have seen him - he is in some of the photo's and a few interviews and video clips on YouTube. Kindest Regards, Nick. Yes, Nick, the Grand Union is indeed a great piece of navigation. I don't know if this will interest you as it's not a narrow boat but this is where I spent my school summer holidays. A relation of my father's was chief engineer on the boat. Oh what wonderful days they were, and she's still going strong. They used her as a Mine Sweeper in the Clyde during the war. Have a look at WWW.waverleyexcursions.co.uk and see why it was so enjoyable. I think your dad would like it too she still runs steam, all be it an oil fired boiler. Bit easier than shovelling COAL. Nick@tinkers-cove 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty0312 Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Nice work, well done, thanks for sharing it with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick@tinkers-cove Posted March 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Yes, Nick, the Grand Union is indeed a great piece of navigation. I don't know if this will interest you as it's not a narrow boat but this is where I spent my school summer holidays. A relation of my father's was chief engineer on the boat. Oh what wonderful days they were, and she's still going strong. They used her as a Mine Sweeper in the Clyde during the war. Have a look at WWW.waverleyexcursions.co.uk and see why it was so enjoyable. I think your dad would like it too she still runs steam, all be it an oil fired boiler. Bit easier than shovelling COAL. Yeah...it looks great Roy - very relaxing, and stunning scenery. Funny what you carry with you from your schooldays eh? Regards, Nick. Rob Roy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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