Gallery of Major Works
Examples of work 2007-2008
howing detailed examples of calligraphy and
wedding stationery commissions,
craft product creations and other artwork from earlier years,
including a 128-page multi-project calligraphy book which I authored in 2008.
Fiona Graham-Flynn - Scribe
ipling's Poem "If" - Nov 2008
Full text of Rudyard Kipling's highly inspiring 1895 poem titled "If",
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written in Carolingian script, with an illuminated "I" majiscule (i.e. capital letter)
surrounded by blue gouache and bordered with gold leaf, and a left-column vine decoration with multicoloured
gouache leaves. The vine branches also extend to decorate the breaks between the four verses of the poem.
Executed on mounted card, and photographed prior to framing for a commission client.
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he Simple Art Of Celtic Calligraphy - published September 2008
A new self-teaching calligraphy book (my fourth!) for beginners and
intermediate students, detailing 20 varied projects worked on different mediums such as paper, wood,
slate, stone and fabric. Each is described in a step-by-step process with colour illustrations.
The book also demonstrates four Celtic scripts - Uncials, Irish Half Uncials, Square Capitals taken from
Ireland's famous Book of Kells and a Cursive Capital script from Northumberland's Lindisfarne Gospel.
Photographs show how to start by ruling up a stave, how to use double pencils and how to form
each individual letter. Common errors are also illustrated so the student can learn to
correct any early mistakes (something especially useful for beginners). Celtic design
templates at the end of the book make it easy to apply alternative designs to each project as well.
128 pages (in colour thoughout).
Book inner page:
"Half-Uncial" script
lettering guide |
Book inner page:
"Ex-Libris"
project detail |
Book inner page:
"Chinese Proverb"
project detail |
aired Bible Verses - December 2007
Two more commissioned Bible passages, this time from the New International version:
"He alone stretches out the heavens and treads on the waves of the sea" (Job 9:v8)
with slight Celtic decoration and an end-piece boat illumination (see left -
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paired with the verse
"And we know that in all things ... according to his purpose"
(Romans 8:v28) which differs by incorporating four end-line illuminations (right -
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Both are composed of Celtic Uncials and also illuminated with traditional letter infill in gouache (where again the
first piece differs by utilising letter infill to a far greater extent).
ible Verse - November 2007
A decorative piece composed of a short passage from the 'King James' version of the Bible:
"In all thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy paths" (Proverbs 3:v6).
Celtic Uncial lettering executed on stout display
card, illuminated with symbolic motifs and with a partially goldleaf-infilled knotwork surround (left -
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The shine of the gold illuminated capital letter "I" is visible in the right-hand image
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lpine-Themed Wedding Table Cards - July 2007
Table cards commissioned by a bride whose husband-to-be was a mountaineer.
The place tables for the wedding banquet were named after different alpine peaks.
Those shown here are of Finsteraarhorn (left -
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and Zinalrothorn (right -
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Lettering executed in Gothic script with added pen and ink sketch illustrations
in black line, based on photographs received. A page about
table cards shows a third (Dufourspitze) sketch.
ridal Initials / College Crest - April 2007
Two recent "crests" for different clients. The first is a work on parchment
commissioned by a bridegroom's mother for the engaged couple's wedding day,
displaying the couple's marriage initials (J&S. L.) executed in Italic (ie. Italian)
16th-17th century script finished with gilding and decoration.
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The second is a display on card (size A5) made for a religious college and depicting the
college name, shield and motto executed in Uncial (7th-8th century) script with Celtic Knot
corner decoration and single colour gouache finish.
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usiness Stationery - February 2007
A piece commissioned by a Devon manufacturer of medieval-style Wendy Houses
for children. The client requested a surname decoration for use on business stationery.
Based on a medieval illuminated design and executed in gothic script on 10"x8" card,
with raised and flat gilding (i.e. gold leaf) plus gouache infill and vine
leaf surround.
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The second image shows the gilded and illuminated capital letter in more detail.
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