Scroll honoring Lady Anubh na Preachain being granted the Order of the Pearl. Words, design, and production by me. Well-come all in | and be warmed by the wisdomof Anubh Na Preachain. | Let Pearls now anointher heart and hearth, | heralding the skillof this coin-reader, | curiosity-currier,tree-wearer, | weaving tapes and tales.The egg nurtures
Award inducting Lanea inghean Uí Chiaragáin into the Order of the Opal, inspired by ancient magical tablets and British Iron Age mirrors. Words, design, and production by me. A memorandum to Bríg, she of the threefold aspect,from those who bear witness tothe fierce capacity, ability, and generosity of Lanea inghean Uí Chiaragáin We ask that
Scroll for Jeane Kilmeny’s Pelican elevation. Design, calligraphy, and illumination by Bran Mydwynter. Wordifying by Ruaidhri An Cu. Presented at King’s Assessment, 25 June 2022. I was so, so honored to be asked to create the scroll for Jeane Kilmeny’s elevation. Not only do I know how much work she pours into the Society, but
Scroll for the Pearl award granted to Rúna Skógadóttir in November 2021. Design mine, inspired by the Loughnashade trumpet, a Polden Hill harness fitting, the Clanmacnoise torc, and various Iron Age coins from the South Norfolk Hoard and the Hallaton Treasure. Artwork made beautifully-real by Kolfinna Valravn. More comprehensive writeup below. My final design: My
THE BRIEF Fountain scroll for Slaine inghean ui Sheachnasaigh. Given 10 July, 2021 at Warriors’ Games. I was honoured that Failenn had specifically asked me to create this scroll, knowing that Insular artwork is my specialty. I was also delighted to create something for a Baronial compatriot. THE INITIAL So because initials are so important
This feast plate is from a line of pottery I produced in collaboration with Dancing Pig Pottery back in the mid-late ’00s. Not only did I carve the spirals, but I also designed the glaze, which I named “Root Beer” for its rich brown colour and its tendency to break in speckles like fizzy foam.