6th century Byzantine Document
An Award of Arms (AoA) designed in 6th century Byzantine style.
Category Decorative Arts
A miscellany of renaissance arts and crafts that I’ve dabbled in, including painting, pottery, pewter casting, puppets… Scribal Arts are here as a sub-category, but Embroidery is so large, I’ve created a separate category.
9th century Romanesque Document
An award document, designed in Romanesque style, for use by myself and others. I wanted to create a document style…
14th century Mongolian Document
Design for an Award of Arms, in Mongolian style
15th century Italian Document
This piece is based on a 15th century Italian manuscript from the Morgan Library. I wanted to create a personalised…
Egg Tempera Scribe Boxes
A set of wooden boxes, painted in several medieval styles with egg tempera. This project solved two problems – I…
13th century Spanish Document
This piece is based on the Cantigas de Sancta Maria, a Spanish musical manuscript from the late 13th century. I…
15th century Mustard Jar
A majolica albarello, in 15-16th century style. This project was a surprise present for my friend Anne, who is seriously…
14th century Italian Document
This piece is based on the Visconti Hours, made in Milan in the late 14th century. I made this piece…
Renaissance Apothecary Jars
A set of renaissance-style apothecary jars – used as medieval containers for modern sunscreen. These jars were an amusing conceit…
Lochac Livery Collars II
Another set of SCA peerage collars, this time in colour. I had already designed a set of Lochac Livery Collars…
Medieval Puppet Booth
A travelling puppet theatre, based on medieval examples. Quick to set up and take down and just large enough for…
Medieval Puppets
A troupe of hand puppets, in medieval style for playing our ‘motions’ at events. I grew up watching family puppet…