Calligraphy

Recent Work

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  three cranes and the devil by sarah e. melville

  illuminated manuscript style. / 2008 / acrylic and ink on paper, 7¾” X 11”

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  Double stencil chekerbord in floral patternz by Thomas Josiah Chappelle

  As depicted by the title….great base for variation and themes…kolours

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  Honorary Associate Degree of Arts - Red Bubble Style by Thomas Josiah Chappelle

  Is this boredom or creativity at play….or the melding of both?

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  Artistique Revelation by Thomas Josiah Chappelle

  “What has the artist to achieve if he/she allows not his/her greatest an most passionate imprint upon the canvas of life -another’s mind, heart and soul?” Tribute to Lori Peters and Dawn Davis for their encouragement and moral support

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  Rejection and Acclammation by Thomas Josiah Chappelle

  “Within our deepest and truest selves / is the capacity to weather the / twin storms of / acclaim and rejection… for surely both acclaim and rejection / wash over us like constant breakers; / assail us like strong winds” K.C 2008 a reminder of the life (cost) that it is to be an artist. / There are two storms, both equal in intensity. / Acclaim and Rejection… / Storms that come our way. / (Probably more so for us creative types.) / How we deal with these storms is what will ultimately make (or break) us in the end. / We have to stop and realise that they are in fact both storms in equal measure. / They will come and go. / How do we live, balanced and whole within a stormy environment? / Acclaim and Rejection… / accept that both are a natural part of life, like all of lifes’ storms… / accept them, breathe and move on…

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  Pelican manuscript, 2005 by Mark Calderwood

  Chinese ink, body colour (gouache), gold leaf and liquid gold on vellum / 203×152 mm (8×6”) Award manuscript in the style of the Prayerbook of Charles the Bold, 1469-1490.

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  Sext by Mark Calderwood

  Chinese ink, body colour, gesso, gold leaf on vellum / 10×8 cm Reproduction manuscript page in the style of Hours of Mary of Burgundy, c1477.

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  Illuminated initial by Mark Calderwood

  Chinese ink, body colour, gesso, gold leaf on vellum. Illuminated initial in the style of the Winchester Bible, c1145-70.

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  Illuminated initial by Mark Calderwood

  Chinese ink, body colour and gold leaf on vellum / 3.6×3.6cm lluminated initial with intricate diaper pattern in the style of the Gottingen Model Book, mid 15th century.

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  Just enough by Mark Calderwood

  Body colour on handmade paper. Contemporary calligraphc work, text by Nanao Sakaki.

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  Pelican manuscript, 2001 by Mark Calderwood

  Chinese ink, body colour on paper Award manuscript in the style of Mira Calligraphiae Monumenta, 1562-1580.