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A Gothic themed manuscript; this was my first attempt at a piece that was 11" x 14". Turns out the matt frames aren't framed for 11"x 14" the actual working area is 10 1/2 " x 13 1/2". The hand lettering was completed with a size 3 nib and H Graham gouache. Drew the white lines using a Haff Ruling Pen by taking a small amount of white gouache and watering it down to get a just the right consistency. I found using a ruling pen had more control than a paint brush and it kept the line thickness more consistent for the white lines.
Here's a link to research some Gothic themed Manuscripts:
14th to 15th Century; calender of January
Dominus illumination, a 14th to 15th Century; Full page of manuscript with historiated initial 'D': David kneels on one knee pointing to a cloud above.
