Dreamflower's Mathom-house

This is from one of my very favorite illuminated manuscripts, dating from the eighth century. It is what is called a "carpet page", from the Lindisfarne Gospels. It contains intricate knots, mazes, spirals and zoomorphic images. One of these days I hope to perhaps make a copy of this page.



It's only one page out of all the pages: the Gospels of Mathew, Mark, Luke and John, all written in a meticulous Celtic uncial script and beautifully illuminated with the same sorts of intricate designs seen on this carpet page.

Historians generally believe it was all the work of one monk, Eadfrith, who took two years to do it all. Imagine the dedication and love of the work it took to do this day after day, and the creativity and devotion that led to such beautiful designs, all of it dedicated to the Creator of All.

Here is a link to a larger and clearer image.

Creativity: Calligraphy

Here is something I believe: of all the creations of humankind, there is one which eclipses them all--( Read more... )

Finally finished the Art piece I did for the March 21 challenge. It is the "Lament for Boromir" done in calligraphy. ( Read more... )

As a calligrapher and illuminator, one of my favorite medieval manuscripts is The Luttrell Psalter. Recently, a group of people decided to bring it to life in a charming video. It shows scenes from the manuscript reenacted.

I just spent some time enjoying this-- it's quiet and peaceful and fun. These people did a wonderful job, so I thought I'd share.



If you are at all interested in how things would have looked in the 13th century, or just want to see a lovely piece of art brought to life, this is well worth it.

Thanks to danachan, here's some pics of Gulf Wars. I only got to attend Thursday and Saturday, and the pictures came up somewhat out of order. They are all thumbnails, so you can click on them to get a better view.

Thursday, I spent most of the day at Scribe's Point working on scrolls, and Saturday I did a lot of shopping. Since I had the drive back, I did not stay for Great Court Saturday night, though I would have dearly loved to.

I had loads of fun though, and saw a few people that I did not expect to see, since I knew that they had been affected badly by Katrina. But they had made it there anyway, which pleased me no end!

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Just a quick update before I sack out--had a lovely time at Gulf Wars. Spent most of it at Scribe's Point, AKA, the Dungeon, where I did the calligraphy for two master scrolls, and painted a very lovely scroll for a Glean Abhann award--first time for me to paint a scroll for the new kingdom. Got a chance to make some new friends, and was able to see some old ones whom I had not expected to be there!

But it's a long drive up, and a long drive back. *whoosh*