Master of Defence - Frasier MacLeod - a.s. l

Project:	Master of Defense for Frasier MacLeod
Words:	Mistress Alys Mackyntoich
Paper:	17 x 14" Parchment by David de Rosier-Blanc
Script:	German Fraktur
Pens:	Turkey & Goose feather quills
Ink:	Ian the Green's Iron Gall
Paints:	Holbein Artist's Gouache & Finetec metallic
Inspirations:	W and general layout from Landesarchiv Baden-Württemberg, Abt. Hauptstaatsarchiv Stuttgart, J 250 Nr. 14 and Wappenbrief der Gemeinde Blindenmarkt. The Fraktur hand for the text is from various pages in Werke der Schönschreibmeister - Staatsbibliothek Bamberg JH.Msc.Art.88. This book also inspired the shell gold highlights on the text, gold margin lines, and flourishes. The central image is based on the October Calendar page from the Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry.

Bronwen Rose of Greylyng - Order of the Laurel - a.s. l

Project:	Order of the Laurel for Bronwen Rose of Greylyng
Words:	Mistress Mylisant Grey
Paper:	Arches Cold Press Watercolor
Script:	English Secretary Hand
Pens:	Turkey Feather Quills, pointed metal nib
Ink:	Kuretake Sumi
Inspiration:	Cadel based on this image, which I can't find firm details on the specific document it is from. It is similar to many other cadel H's from documents during Henry VIII's reign. Text based on Lilly Library at Indiana University, Ricketts 259, a letter from Henry VIII to Andrew, Lord Windsor.