An Angel Messenger, adapted from a 16th century Persian illuminated manuscript of the Shahnama. Painted using traditional Islamic techniques and materials, including lapis lazuli, malachite, vermilion and gold on paper.
Category: Illumination
A Shamsa
A Shamsa, or sun motif, based on a 14th century Persian illuminated Hadith manuscript. Painted using traditional Islamic techniques and materials including lapis lazuli, indigo, malachite and gold on paper.
Vivienne and George
Vivienne and George: a Wedding Present. Gouache and gold on vellum.
Ladon Guardian Dragon
Ladon, Guardian Dragon. An illumination of the constellation Draco, in gouache and gold on vellum.
Monogram of T and A
Silver Wedding Present based on a sacred Banyan leaf and monogram of T and A, in gouache and palladium leaf on vellum.
Gloria
Words from the Latin Mass, ‘Glory be to God on high’, using gold and colour in various combinations.
Star
A design based on Islamic ‘Square Kufic’ script, illuminated in Palladium leaf.
Ruth
RUTH, an illumination in gouache and gold on vellum.
Jabberwocky
Illuminated Letter J with a Jabberwocky. Gouache, gold and palladium on paper.
Iris
Illuminated Letter C with miniature of bearded iris ‘Caterina’
The Art of Illuminated Letters
The Art of Illuminated Letters by Timothy Noad and Patricia Seligman, 1994. A popular and influential book, giving a step-by-step guide to twelve historical and contemporary illuminated letters, accompanied by alphabets, gilding and painting techniques.
Yellow-throated Miner on a Banksia Flower
Yellow-throated Miner on a Banksia Flower, with words from the Te Deum Laudamus. Gouache and gold on paper.