Thursday, November 02, 2006

Bling bling...

...the beginning of some pretty goldwork scrolls.



This is the outline of the scroll and the goldwork complete...



Finished product!

"May it be told unto all good people that it is the duty of the Queen to encourage and nourish chivalry and courtesy throughout the Realm, it is also in her power to recognize those of Her subjects whose display of such behavior makes them worthy of note. Therefore, We Roxane Regina are pleased to induct Duke Ronald Wilmont into out Queen’s Order of Courtesy, in recognition of his attainment of these virtues. Done this 27th day of September, A. S. 38 at the Last Court of Darius II and Roxane II in Our Barony of Dragonship Haven."

Words, calligraphy & illumination by me...

Inspired by the Visconti Hours

Materials:
Bristol Board (acid free, vellum finish), Winsor Newton gouache, permacoll, 22K gold leaf, black permanent calligraphy ink (WN) and #2 brause nib.

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