The Miracle of Saint Guinefort from The Hours of Henry VIII
Intercede for Us, Saint Guinefort, Faithful Hound and Martyr. “The contemporary eye will acknowledge the devotional character of the work, but be drawn to the clean precision of its crafting…
The Suffrage of St. Guinefort From the Hours of Catherine of Cleves
The first fully realized piece from the Cult of Saint Guinefort project – From the Hours of Catherine of Cleves dives into the history of the manuscript, it’s design, and the piece of work created that could have come from it’s pages.
The Apotheosis of Saint Guinefort
Folk Saints, Changelings, and Our Timeless Love of Dogs “…if i have presented (the tale of Saint Guinefort) so unceremoniously at the start of the book it is so that…
Adventures in Ink Making Continued…
Recreating Brazil Wood Ink from Period Recipes “They spawn as it were in March and Aprill; the Geese are formed in May and June, and come to fulnesse of feathers…
In Search of the Bear King Part 2
In Search of the Bear King, Continued “The bear king is said to have one horn out of his head” Jón Áranson Icelandic Legends and Adventures, Volume 4 In my…
5 Things I’ve Learned Cold Casting So Far
Join me as I learn the ins and outs of Resin Cold Casting and share with you the 5 biggest take aways I have so far.
The Barometz
Discovering the Vegetable Lamb of Tartary “Wherefore I say you, in passing by the land of Cathay toward the high Ind and toward Bacharia, men pass by a kingdom that…
How Bosch’s “The Haywain” Shows us the Revelry of Mardi Gras
Hieronymus Bosch needs little introduction in the world of art. However, “The Haywain” gets little attention compared to other works and deserves a closer look.
Jackalopes in Renaissance Art
Ever wonder where jackalopes first got their start? It’s a lot longer ago than you think…