During the month of May the librarian at the Imp’s school teaches about the Middle Ages and I offered to help out, in light of the fact that I have armor and various other Medieval fun stuff in the house. I made this scroll for one of the days I’ll be speaking. The ink is sadly a very non-period blue, but I couldn’t find a drop of black ink anywhere in the house and didn’t have the time or desire to mix up a batch old school style. Otherwise I’m fairly happy with the results, working on this piece reminded me of why I enjoy painting so much. Maybe I’ll illuminate Solstice cards this year…




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May 5, 2008 at 2:37 am
Sorrow
Wow!
Very lovely!
I love the saddled polarbears…something from Narnia perhaps?
I don’t think it needs the heavy black..
your love of that period shine thru!
Need to get you to come over and dig into my fabric paint and due me a jacket!
Actually, the school mascot is ‘Poly the Polar Bear’ so I wanted to incorporate the bear in somewhere. I’d love to paint you a jacket! I have a friend who still plays in the SCA, she handpainted her and her husband’s courtship in Celtic knotwork along the hem of a cotehardie…its gorgeous!
May 7, 2008 at 11:43 am
Sillygeuse
I adore the polar bears! You should call yourself “artist” as you are better than that for which you give yourself credit.
June 2, 2008 at 5:15 pm
Wardeh
Wow, that is beautiful. I agree, you are an artist. Love, Wardeh
You are very kind. Thanks.