The Saint as Cephalophore
The Saint as Cephalophore Guinefort from the Belle Heures “…the peasants, hearing of the dog’s conduct and of how it had been killed, although innocent, and for a deed for…
The Mystical Unicorn Hunt of Saint Guinefort
For this illumination of Saint Guinefort we look at the dramatic Black Hours of Charles the Bold/Galeazzo Maria Sforza (Cod. 1856) and the Unicorn Hunt Tapestries from the New York Met Cloisters for inspiration in an apocryphal and mystical vision of Saint Guinefort hunting a unicorn.
The Miracle of Saint Guinefort from The Hours of Henry VIII
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…
The Apotheosis of Saint Guinefort
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…
Adventures in Ink Making Continued…
Adventures in Ink Making Continued… Recreating Brazil Wood Ink from Period Recipes “You must take care when you seethe Brazill, that you do it when the element is clear, without…
In Search of the Bear King Part 2
Hi, I’m Caitlin I’m a practicing artist located in Massachusetts focusing in traditional creative approaches including stained glass, ceramics, and material creation. This blog covers my process, interests, and inspirations…
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.