Ladon, Guardian Dragon. An illumination of the constellation Draco, in gouache and gold on vellum.
Category: Illumination
Iris
Illuminated Letter C with miniature of bearded iris ‘Caterina’
Chameleon
Illuminated miniature of a chameleon using gouache and raised gold leaf on gesso.
Ruth
RUTH, an illumination in gouache and gold on vellum.
Gloria
Words from the Latin Mass, ‘Glory be to God on high’, using gold and colour in various combinations.
Jabberwocky
Illuminated Letter J with a Jabberwocky. Gouache, gold and palladium on paper.
Star
A design based on Islamic ‘Square Kufic’ script, illuminated in Palladium leaf.
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.
Romanesque Illuminated Letter O
Copy of a Romanesque letter (late 12th century) commisssioned by the V&A and filmed to demonstrate the techniques of painting with pigments and gilding on vellum.
Japanese Mon- Irises
An illumination combining the design of a Japanese Mon, or family symbol, with western illumination techniques. Demonstration piece for teaching workshops in Tokyo and Osaka, Japan.
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.
Islamic angel
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.