289. The canal painter keeping traditional art alive

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. Bonus footage! Watch Kay paint the entire cutting board in real time: https://youtu.be/o-xHQJDoOb0 Kay's website: https://kayscanalcraftyarts.co.uk Foxton Canal Museum: https://www.foxtoncanalmuseum.org "Household Words" magazine: https://www.djo.org.uk/household-words.html If you have enjoyed the video, a tip can be left via https://www.ko-fi.com/davidjohns or https://www.patreon.com/CruisingTheCut Get your Cruising the Cut mugs, t-shirts and other merch here: https://cruisingthecut.myspreadshop.co.uk With thanks to my sister for the thumbnail title! Info Q&A: https://www.CruisingTheCut.co.uk/f-a-q/ Filming Gear: https://www.CruisingTheCut.co.uk/gear/ Contact Me Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/CruisingTheCut Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/CruisingTheCut Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CruisingTheCut Web: http://www.CruisingTheCut.co.uk Theme music: "Vespers" by Topher Mohr and Alex Alena, from the YouTube music library #narrowboat #canal #cruisingthecut #rivers #offgrid #liveaboard