"Ancient Harmonies" is done in a Quasi-Celtic style. The knotwork and the larger text are in ultramarine or royal blue. The text is in the uncial style and is in black ink. The decoration and larger text are done in gouache and watercolor. It is 16"x20".

The price is $75.00.

This is my interpretation of Jesus's words. It is on Bristol board and is framed 16"x20". The price is $40.00

"Stonehenge" was a piece that my husband did after a trip to England. It is on white rag paper with red ink and watercolor. It is framed 16"x20" The price is $100.00.

This is a piece we did for a couple to commemorate their wedding. The lighting was not very good when we took the photograph; hence the yellow and uneven tones. It was done in Lydian Cursive on tan parchment paper. It was 11"x14" and framed 16"x20".

This piece won a blue ribbon at a local art show. It was done on a dark tan textured paper. The large grey lettering was done with a carpenter's pencil. The smaller lettering was done with opaque brown ink. I sold this piece a few years ago, but I can always do another. The price would be $50.00

This is an old Shaker hymn framed by authentic quilt patterns. We also have the same piece with the quilt patterns in pastel colors of pink and blue. Either piece can be matted in your choice of colors. Both are on 11"x14" paper and currently matted 16"x20". The price for either piece is $75.00

This was a piece we did for a couple's wedding. It's another interpretation of 1st. Corinthians, 13. It was done on Bristol paper in black ink. The alphabet is Palomares. It was done on 11"x 14" paper and matted 16" x 20". The price is $80.00 Of course all the other choices (colors, decoration, mat, etc.)would be yours.

This is a piece I did after seeing an exhibit of Islamic calligraphy. It was done on white Bristol board in the Legend alphabet. The decoration consists of tan and vermillion medallions on an ultramarine (royal) blue background. It was gilded with 23k gold leaf on raised gesso. It is currently in a private collection. It is framed 16"x20". Were I to do it again, I would ask $200.00 for it. The words are: "But leave the wise to wrangle and with me, the quarrel of the universe let be. And in some corner of the Hubbub couch't, Make game of that which makes as much of Thee." - Omar Khayyam

This piece is done in an Islamic style. The background is meant to look like a Persian rug. It is done on white paper with India ink, gold ink trim and gouache and watercolor background. The blue of the background is ultramarine (royal blue) in case it doesn't show up that way in your browser. The price is $200.00

I did this piece for my parents' fiftieth wedding anniversary. I had heard these things all throughout my childhood, so this seemed a good time to tell them that I really had been listening. If you want one of these with your parents' sayings I will be glad to do it for you. The cost is $4.00 per saying with a minimum of 10 sayings.

This was a piece that we did for a client. It is done on tan parchment in black ink. The alphabet is "Palomares". The piece is 11"x14" and matted 16"x20". It would cost $50.00

This is another commissioned piece. It was done on white paper with black ink and blue and green watercolor. It is 11"x14" and matted 16"x20". Its price is $50.00

This is a piece that I did for my uncle who makes his own wine. It was done on tan parchment with black ink. The alphabet is "blackletter". The illumination is done in the style of the 14th century "Rohan Master". It is also an example of "excessive" decoration. I included this piece as an example of illumination and lettering. While I like the quotation itself, I believe that it may be protected by copyright. Until I find out otherwise, I will not letter this as a special order.

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