Illuminated miniature of a chameleon using gouache and raised gold leaf on gesso.
Category: Illumination
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.
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.
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.
Ruth
RUTH, an illumination in gouache and gold on vellum.
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.
Star
A design based on Islamic ‘Square Kufic’ script, illuminated in Palladium leaf.
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.
Jabberwocky
Illuminated Letter J with a Jabberwocky. Gouache, gold and palladium on paper.
Gloria
Words from the Latin Mass, ‘Glory be to God on high’, using gold and colour in various combinations.
Ladon Guardian Dragon
Ladon, Guardian Dragon. An illumination of the constellation Draco, in gouache and gold on vellum.
Iris
Illuminated Letter C with miniature of bearded iris ‘Caterina’