Order of Courtesy for Messiena Marcella

Award: Order of Courtesy for Messiena MarcellaDate: Hertzkrieg 2022Paper: 5×7″ on pergamenataIllumination: Gouache, Finetec goldCalligraphy: Calli black inkInspiration: 14th century Italian Breviary, MS M.200 fol. 240v Proclaim our words so all will know of Messiena Marcella, who, through courteous words and kind deeds, inspires all around her to treat others with equanimity and respect. ThusContinue reading “Order of Courtesy for Messiena Marcella”

Award of the Black Flame for Keranadl aus Grabenau

Award: Award of the Black Flame for Keranadl aus GrabenauDate: Ethereal Feast of Isabelle 2022Paper: 8×10″ on pergamenataIllumination: Gouache, Finetec goldCalligraphy: Calli black inkInspiration: The Beaufort Book of Hours, Royal MS 2 A XVIII Spinning, knitting, dyeing, and herbalism are but some fo the arts pursued by Keranadl aus Grabenau, and gladly does she shareContinue reading “Award of the Black Flame for Keranadl aus Grabenau”

Award of the Hearthstead for Holly House

Award: Award of the Hearthstead for Holly HouseDate: Ethereal Fall Coronation 2021Paper: 8×10″ on pergamenataIllumination: Gouache, Finetec goldCalligraphy: Calli black inkInspiration: Romance of Alexander, Bodleian Library MS. Bodl. 264 Proclaim unto all that we, Ri Ciaran and Banrion Elis, are much indebted to Holly House for their gracious hospitality and as such do make untoContinue reading “Award of the Hearthstead for Holly House”

Award of the Griffin and Sword for Bazyli Boleslaw z Krakowa

Award: Award of the Griffin and Sword for Bazyli Boleslaw z KrakowaDate: Tournament of Chivalry 2021Paper: 8×10″ on pergamenataIllumination: Gouache, Finetec goldCalligraphy: Calli black inkInspiration: The Luttrell Psalter Proclaim unto all Northshield that, having heard much of his prowess ont he field of armored combat, as well as of his service to the fighting community,Continue reading “Award of the Griffin and Sword for Bazyli Boleslaw z Krakowa”

Award of the Palfrey for Hans Reiter

Award: Award of the Palfrey for Hans ReiterDate: Ethereal Fall Coronation 2021Paper: 8×10″ on pergamenataIllumination: Calli black ink and dip penCalligraphy: Calli black inkInspiration: Knight, Death and the Devil, Saint George and the Dragon, and this book page for the layout In acknowledgement of his selfless and continuous endeavors to assist the Cavalry of NorthshieldContinue reading “Award of the Palfrey for Hans Reiter”

Order of the Hand of Tyr for Edmond Cambell

Award: Order of the Hand of Tyr for Edmond CambellDate: Ethereal Fall Coronation 2021Paper: 8×10″ on pergamenataIllumination: Gouache and period pigments, Colira Arabic goldCalligraphy: Calli black inkInspiration: The Salzburg Missal Let all gentles and nobles of fair Northshield hear of the good deeds of Edmond Cambell, whose myriad service to both his Barony of WindhavenContinue reading “Order of the Hand of Tyr for Edmond Cambell”

Joint King and Queen’s Cypher for Gweniver Kenwyn of Roseveth

Award: Joint King and Queen’s Cypher for Gweniver Kenwyn of RosevethDate: St. Radegund’s Faire 2021Paper: 1.5″ x 1.8″ goat parchmentIllumination: Gouache, shell goldCalligraphy: Shell goldFrame: purchased from MiniArt SupplyInspiration: Various Elizabeth portrait miniatures by Nicholas Hilliard, including Queen Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester. This video I found on Youtube by PennyContinue reading “Joint King and Queen’s Cypher for Gweniver Kenwyn of Roseveth”