Illuminated borders

Illuminated letters

I made a decision several months ago to give up the commission side of my art business. As my calendar had filled with teaching engagements and trips to far-flung places, it became more and more difficult to find time to squeeze in the labor-intensive custom artwork. But when my friend Mary approached me a few […]

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Hello! As promised yesterday, today I have Karie Westermann here on the KNITSONIK blog speaking about her forthcoming tome, This Thing of Paper. In case you have not heard about This Thing of Paper…

The Manuscript Illumination Collection is its own exquisite world --- we find ourselves entranced by the sheer beauty and historical significance of these volumes. This collection is a treasure trove of artistic achievement, encapsulating the zenith of manuscript decoration and the pinnacle of medieval and Renaissance

One of the most fascinating aspects of illuminated manuscripts is the range and diversity of the borders. Elements can include stylized and naturalistic foliate drawings, (flowers, ivy, leaves, bu…

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