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 ll types of poetry and prose written and illustrated in traditional or modern styles. The piece opposite is Remember Me by Christina Rossetti. The text is written on vellum with Chinese ink. The illustration is painted with gouache colours and highlighted with raised gold leaf. (click on image for enlargement) |
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Excerpt from Shakespeare's 'The Passionate Pilgrim'. The 'blackletter' text is written on vellum in Chinese ink. For the decoration of this piece prepared powdered pigments and raised gold leaf were used.(click on image for enlargement) |
This illuminated piece is one of many similar pieces which have been commissioned for different names. A decorated text giving the meaning of a name makes a very attractive gift and if required a date can be added at the bottom. The work is carried out on vellum, this example is on classic vellum which has quite dark markings but manuscript vellum which is almost white may be chosen instead. I have reference books giving the meanings of most first names. The cost of each piece is £45. Click on the image for a full size picture. |