Calligraphy

The Book of Love

A medieval manuscript inspired piece, written in blackletter, adorned with light illumination. The first letter of the piece is a large decorated drop cap, hand-painted using period appropriate pigments such as malachite to further the historical spirit of the piece.

Calligraphy Hand: Blackletter

Size: 11" x 13"

Paper: Arches watercolor cold press

Paints/pigments: Black gouache, lapiz lazuli, malachite, vermillion, burgundy yellow ochre, Iriodin star gold

Close up of the illuminated letter