Medieval and Celtic Art
The Forge 2008 SOLD
5x7 artwork on 8x10 leather with mat and frame. Dye and stain on leather. Adapted from a door carving from Hyllestad Church in Norway. Two depictions of the 6th c. Germanic Volsunga Saga which was the inspiration for Wagner’s Ring operas. (snip) ..Regin now made a sword. He gave it to Sigurd, who took it and said "This is your smithying, Regin." Sigurd struck the anvil and the sword broke.
Celtic Cross 2008 SOLD
8x10 Dye and Stain on tooled and embossed leather.
It is hard to see the depth of the embossing in this scan.
5 Stones not shown in close up are adventurine (green)
Entwined Birds 2008
Stain and dye on tooled leather.
8x10 art on a 11x14 piece of leather.
The Hunt 2008
5x7 art in a 8x10 mat and frame. Dye and stain on tooled leather with seal finish. Stone set in silver bezel and secured with hidden fasteners rather then glue. A hound hunts a deer in a tangled brier.
Celtic Horseman 2008
5x7 Dye and stain on leather with seal finish. Adapted from the Book of Kells. Although Celtic art pre-dates Christianity, it was not until the two merged in the early Middle Ages that Celtic art reached it’s zenith. The Book of Kells has some of the finest examples of Celtic artwork to be found.
Knight Effigy 2005 SOLD
8x10 Stain and dye on tooled leather with seal finish.
Based on a brass rubbing of a 13th c. London Tomb.
This is a good example of how leather can be made to look old
with the application of certain stains and highlighters.
Gabriel 2005
8x10 Acrylic on tooled leather. Includes simple black frame not shown
Loosly based on an illumination in a Medieval Manuscript
Scene is of Gabriel and Michael defeating Satan
Celtic Lion 2008 SOLD
8x10 Stain on tooled leather with seal finish.
Includes frame shown. Based on an illumination in the Book of Kells
The Celtic Dragon 2007 SOLD
11x17 Acrylic on tooled and embossed leather.
This is an original design in a modern Celtic style incorporating a Celtic Cross of Iona
Celtic Beast 2008 SOLD
8x10 dye and stain on tooled leather with seal finish.
Based on an illumination in the Book of Kells
This is a great example of stain highlighting the natural character of the leather.
Celtic Deer 2008 SOLD
This design can be reproduced upon request
5x7 with 8x10 mat and frame.
Dye and stain on tooled leather with seal finish
This is a copyright free design from the Great Book of Celtic Design
Celtic Bird 2008
This design can be reproduced upon request
8x10 Dye and stain on tooled leather with seal finish
A copyright free design from the Great Book of Celtic Design
AVAILABLE SOLD
Small Viking Runestone 2008 SOLD
5x7 includes frame. Dye and stain on tooled leather with seal finish
This piece has also been embossed although the image does not do it justice.
A replica of a Runestone from Oland, Sweeden
Large Viking Runestone 2008
8x10 with 11x14 mat and frame
Dye and stain on tooled leather with seal finish
This piece has also been embossed although the image does not do it justice.
A replica of a Runestone from Upland, Sweden.
Two Bards 2008
5x7 art in a 8x10 mat Dye on tooled leather with seal finish
Two bards are entwined in song in this whimsical piece. An original design inspired by Celtic and Viking artwork.
Viking Deer 2008
5x7 artwork with 8x10 mat.
Dye and stain on tooled leather with seal finish
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