I guess I'll somewhat embarrassingly share my first time ever trying to paint illuminated letters... top left is the example I was copying, to the right is watercolor and under is gouache.

#illuminatedletters #illuminatedmanuscript #calligraphy #medievalart

Interactive Illuminated Letters Sketchbook This Interactive Illuminated Letters Sketchbook is a fun way to bring your creativity to life. With its charming designs and vibrant lights, it's perfect for anyone who loves art, classic literature, or just wants to add a little magic to their decor.

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The Bible of Illuminated Letters: Decorative Calligraphy Guide The Illuminated Letters: Decorative Calligraphy Guide is your go-to book for adding a touch of elegance to any project. Whether you're working on cards, invitations, or home decor, this guide makes beautiful calligraphy easy and fun for everyone.

The Bible of Illuminated Letters: Decorative Calligraphy Guide #Calligraphy #IlluminatedLetters #DecorativeArt #CreativeWriting #HandLettering

Interactive Illuminated Letters Sketchbook This Interactive Illuminated Letters Sketchbook is a fun way to bring your creativity to life. With its charming designs and vibrant lights, it's perfect for anyone who loves art, classic literature, or just wants to add a little magic to their decor.

Interactive Illuminated Letters Sketchbook #InteractiveArt #IlluminatedLetters #Sketchbook #CreativeDesign #ArtInspiration

Part two of my multi-month art challenge. Inking up those illuminated letter sketches from last month. I forgot to post yesterday so here is day 2 & 3!

#artchallenge #inktober #illuminatedletters #alphabet

Part two of my multi-month art challenge. Inking up those illuminated letter sketches from last month. I’m behind several letters too so I’m going to be making up the sketching this month as well!

#artchallenge #inktober #illuminatedletters #alphabet

Mooooore
#illuminatedletters
#illustration #medieval #tattooart

Mistakes were made.
This is or will be the illuminated initial B. Making for an online class.
#illuminatedmanuscripts #illuminatedletters
#23.5ktGoldCauseArtSuppliesArentSpendyEnoughAlready

Detail of a page from the Works of Claudian, printed in Venice in 1500, showing a large initial woodcut 'S'

Detail of a page from the Works of Claudian, printed in Venice in 1500, with a capital S made from Lego blocks superimposed over the initial woodcut 'S'

What a nice find at the LEGO® table after a Saturday in the library. A visitor made an amazing illuminated letter created by a visitor, so we wanted to try it out!
#IlluminatedLetters #Incunables #OldestPrintedBooks

Jumping over B to make a whimsical rendition of C.

C is for contemporary colors. 🎨

#zoomorphicletters #illuminatedletters #illuminatedletter #pinkflamingo

Illuminated Letter D

Letter D from my New Year's project. This one is from the Hunterian Psalter (England 12th century)

#illuminatedletters #arthistory #medieval #England #watercolors

I’ve had this idea of creating my own illuminated letters ever since I lived in Italy and I decided this year I’ll carve my own alphabet of illuminations. Here’s the first drawing! #linocut #printmaking #printmaker #art #illumination #illuminatedletters #a

Bored my 5 year old grandson with talk of illuminated letters & later he came up with this. He may have a future career as a monk ? #OldBooks #IlluminatedLetters