Award of the Baton Gules for Dietrich von Katzenwald

Award: Award of the Baton Gules (Baronial service award) for Dietrich von Katzenwald Date: Awarded December 17, 2017 (AS LII) at Toys for Tots Tournament Paper: 8″x10″ Pergamenata 85 lb. in “Natural” color Illumination: Gouache, Finetec gold, Micron pen Calligraphy: Noodler’s Borealis Black, 1mm Brause nib Inspiration: Manesse Codex

Award of Arms for Joan the Lewd

Award: Award of Arms for Joan the LewdDate: Thatsa Mare 2017Paper: 8×10″ on Bristol boardIllumination: Gouache, Micron pen, Finetec goldCalligraphy: Noodler’s black ink, 1mm Brause nibInspiration:  Luttrell Psalter It shall be known unto all good folk that Joan the Lewd, having much in the way of humor and enthusiasm, as well as skill in metalworking,Continue reading “Award of Arms for Joan the Lewd”

Award of the Black Bolt for Isabella Beatrice della Rosa

Award: Award of the Black Bolt for Isabella Beatrice della RosaDate: ITT’s CAT 2017Paper: 8×10″ on Bristol boardIllumination: Gouache, Micron pen, Finetec goldCalligraphy: Iron gall ink, 1mm Brause nibInspiration: MS M.1089 fol. 190r With glad hearts do we acknowledge Isabella Beatrice della Rosa’s passion for archery. The persistance, joy, and generosity with which she wieldsContinue reading “Award of the Black Bolt for Isabella Beatrice della Rosa”

Award of the Griffin and Sword for Gautier de Franqueuille

Award: Award of the Griffin and Sword for Gautier de FranqueuilleDate: Fighters Symposium 2017Paper: 8×10″ on Bristol boardIllumination: Gouache, Micron pen, Finetec goldCalligraphy: Iron gall ink, 1mm Brause nibInspiration: Taymouth Hours Come all and know that we, Konrad and Aibhilin, King and Queen of Northshield, have heard much of the skill and passion of GautierContinue reading “Award of the Griffin and Sword for Gautier de Franqueuille”

Award of the Cygnus for Hans Volsch

Award: Award of the Cygnus for Hans VolschDate: Spring Coronation 2017Paper: 8×10″ on Bristol boardIllumination: Gouache, Micron pen, Finetec goldCalligraphy: Iron gall ink, 1mm Brause nibInspiration: Luttrell Psalter f.49r A kingdom stands on the shoulders of its people. Word has reached us of one who bears his weight in service. As Chatelaine and Knights MarshallContinue reading “Award of the Cygnus for Hans Volsch”