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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
Thank you for taking a look at my portfolio. | |||
- Shoshana | |||
== East Kingdom "Try"atholon== | |||
The MoAS presented a mini A&S challenge through the "Try"Athalon Project. Week 11's project was Painting a Medieval Flower with Lady Shoshana Gryffyth (Ellen Weiner). Please find more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/586428345637700/ | |||
<gallery mode="packed" heights=200 caption="Medieval Illumination Class"> | |||
File:Class blue flower.jpg | |||
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==Recent Gift and Auction Pieces== | |||
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File:Gift skell.jpg | |||
File:Gift harp.jpg | |||
File:Gift lady.jpg | |||
File:Gift lady round.jpg | |||
File:Gift star wars 1.jpg | |||
File:Gift music.jpg | |||
File:Gift words.jpg | |||
File:Gift simon.jpg | |||
File:Gift horse.jpg | |||
File:Gift nix.jpg | |||
File:Gift batman.jpg | |||
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==Pictures from Recent Classes== | |||
[https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1998096760249152&type=3&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARC7XDGfricXrsjzSt46ZeoEbO8UUN27PNVqYtChn9fattJCDgdtAJiwaOlWxB0YH-YPDOlnkjNpbPrVoVgD_N_Bfh3SqS-wZTnHDkMHqYsUL-amIwLzKJDbYsig3L7jVF4qKc0iZyrgpymPJBc6fTkOcdz7W5rE2QSgV4iNDuqbJtJr4dZitB5yLhkO1xsbGp9JczqgKJhmcmYw47tu4IZjwv9In0IPai3lYmS-h-rY66IglUMMiADjxMTfnRrn9f6whCgfIFg5mShjKVUBs45_u88_C720rv4jmZWdNeSXmcHMwp1lTQoyvJCGIf5MypxWENfPVMmFJ4Ucerq9kfe5tg&__tn__=-UC-R Drawing Medieval Monsters] | |||
<gallery mode="packed" heights=200 caption="Drawing Medieval Monsters"> | |||
File:Class Medieval Monsters.jpg | |||
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<gallery mode="packed" heights=200 caption="Color Theory"> | |||
File:Class color theory.jpg | |||
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== AOA - Andruta Jezofyna == | |||
I had the pleasure of painting an AOA award for Andruta Jezofyna. | |||
Illumination: Lady Shoshana Gryffyth | |||
Calligraphy: Mistress Katherine Barr | |||
Words: Mistress Ysmay de Lynn | |||
<gallery mode="packed" heights=300 caption="Andruta Jezofyna"> | |||
File:Book art.jpg | |||
</gallery> | |||
== Silver Wheel- Alexi Gensel == | |||
Based on the Hours of Catherine of Cleves, circa 1440. A Silver Wheel for Alexi Gensel. Alexi has always loved Hellmouth pictures- so I had the joy of making one for him. | |||
<gallery mode="packed" heights=300 caption="Alexi Gensel"> | |||
File:Hellmouth alexi.jpg | |||
</gallery> | |||
== Court Barony- Laurena == | == Court Barony- Laurena == | ||
Given out on 2/22/20 at the Crown's Bardic Competition: Based on a piece from the The Spinola Book of Hours, produced in Flanders between around 1510 and 1520 by a number of artists of the Ghent-Bruges School. | |||
Done in gouache and shell gold with pelican ink on perg. | |||
Of note: The illumination really shines due to the ocher paint, which was applied first, then the Shell/Windsor Newton gold mix was then painted on top. This creates a wonderfully smooth look. | |||
<gallery mode="packed" heights=300 caption="Court Barony Award for Laurena Mouchot"> | <gallery mode="packed" heights=300 caption="Court Barony Award for Laurena Mouchot"> | ||
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== Calligraphy for Peerage- Hassan Ibn Abd Al-Malik == | |||
Illumination done by the amazing Countess Ro Honig von Sommerfeldt. | |||
Calligraphy by Shoshana Gryffyth. | |||
Given out durring battlefield court to Hassan Ibn Abd Al-Malik at Pennsic 47. | |||
<gallery mode="packed" heights=300 caption=""> | |||
File:Knight Calligraphy.jpg | |||
File:Knight prsptv callig.jpg | |||
</gallery> | |||
== Side Panels for Triptych == | |||
Laurel scroll-triptych completed and presented in court, AS LIV, Queen's and Crown's Bardic. | |||
Original side panels conceived by the amazing Paul Butler (Arden of Icomb), words by Katy Ysmay Lynn (Ysmay de Lynn), and the masterpiece of a central portrait by Rick Wolff (Reijnier Verplanck) Side panels painted by Shoshana Gryffyth | |||
<gallery mode="packed" heights=300 caption="Side Panels for Triptych"> | <gallery mode="packed" heights=300 caption="Side Panels for Triptych"> | ||
File:Leftpanel.jpg | File:Leftpanel.jpg | ||
File:Fullpanel.jpg | File:Fullpanel.jpg | ||
File:Rightpanel.jpg | File:Rightpanel.jpg | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== Silver Tyger- Philippe de Brouse== | == Silver Tyger- Philippe de Brouse== | ||
*Silver Tyger Illumination awarded to Philippe de Brouse based on a French Illuminated Manuscript Leaf, ca.15th Century, From a Book of Hours, shell gold, W/N gouache, perg, red ink. | *Silver Tyger Illumination awarded to Philippe de Brouse based on a French Illuminated Manuscript Leaf, ca.15th Century, From a Book of Hours, shell gold, W/N gouache, perg, red ink. | ||
<gallery mode="packed" heights=400 caption="Philippe de Brouse"> | |||
File:20200227_232045.jpg | |||
File:Bookmarkphil.jpg | |||
</gallery> | |||
== Silver Tyger- Brice == | == Silver Tyger- Brice == | ||
11x14 Silver Tyger scroll for Lord Brice MacTavish, Presented at 100 Minutes War. Exemplar from The Book of Durrow: Matthew Symbol (TCD MS 57) | |||
C/I- Shoshana Gryffyth/ Words- Alexi Gensel | |||
Pergamenata 230gsm, W&B 23 K Gold Leaf (Patent), Permacoll, W/N Gouache and Pelican Ink | |||
SOSN: M19-074 | SOSN: M19-074 | ||
<gallery mode="packed" heights=400 caption=" Lord Brice"> | |||
File:20200303 190640.jpg | |||
File:Bricescroll.jpg | |||
</gallery> | |||
== Silver Tyger- Ogre== | == Silver Tyger- Ogre== | ||
11x14 Silver Tyger scroll for Lord Ögurr Aôalbrandarson, Presented at 100 Minutes War. Exemplar from The Morgan Bible (Ms M. 638), | |||
C/I- Shoshana Gryffyth/ Words- Alexi Gensel | |||
Pergamenata 230gsm, W/N Gouache and Pelican Ink | |||
SOSN: M19-075 | |||
<gallery mode="packed" heights=300 caption="Lord Ögurr"> | |||
File:Ogurrscrollclose.jpg | |||
File:Scrollogurr.jpg | |||
</gallery> | |||
== AoA- Henry of Chester == | == AoA- Henry of Chester == | ||
Recipient: Henry of Chester | Recipient: Henry of Chester | ||
Award: Award of Arms | Award: Award of Arms | ||
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Royalty:Margarita | Royalty:Margarita | ||
SOSN:M19-054 | SOSN:M19-054 | ||
<gallery mode="packed" heights=400 caption="Lord Henry of Chester"> | |||
File:Scroll1.jpg | |||
File:Scrollclose0.jpg | |||
</gallery> | |||
== Silver Rapier- Lord Alexander == | == Silver Rapier- Lord Alexander == | ||
Given at St Andrews Crosses the Alps to Lord Alexander MacLachlan. This was a Silver Rapier done in Gouache on Perg. My first time trying this style, so I'm happy with the outcome, and excited to try it again! | Given at St Andrews Crosses the Alps to Lord Alexander MacLachlan. This was a Silver Rapier done in Gouache on Perg. My first time trying this style, so I'm happy with the outcome, and excited to try it again! | ||
Words by Alexi Gensel | Words by Alexi Gensel | ||
Calligraphy and Illumination by Shoshana Gryffyth | Calligraphy and Illumination by Shoshana Gryffyth | ||
<gallery mode="packed" heights=600 caption=" Lord Alexander"> | |||
File:20200303 191044.jpg | |||
File:ScreenshotGallery.jpg | |||
</gallery> | |||
== Maunch- Alison Wodehalle == | == Maunch- Alison Wodehalle == | ||
Based on the February page from The Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry, this was personalized for the recipient. Alison Wodehalle is an amazing seamstress and artisan, it was really a pleasure to create this for her. | Based on the February page from The Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry, this was personalized for the recipient. Alison Wodehalle is an amazing seamstress and artisan, it was really a pleasure to create this for her. | ||
<gallery mode="packed" heights=400 caption="Lady Alison"> | |||
File:Scroll4Gallery.jpg | |||
File:Scrollgallery2.jpg | |||
</gallery> | |||
== K&Q Rapier- == | == K&Q Rapier- == | ||
Kings Rapier Champion award, won by the amazing Maréchal Remy Delamontagne de Gascogne! | Kings Rapier Champion award, won by the amazing Maréchal Remy Delamontagne de Gascogne! | ||
<gallery mode="packed" heights=300 caption="Kings Rapier Champion"> | |||
File:Ink rapier.jpg | |||
File:Ink rapier left side detail.jpg | |||
File:Ink rapier detail base.jpg | |||
</gallery> | |||
== | == Queens Rapier Champion Award == | ||
Queens Rapier Champion award won by Lord Morwill McShane. This piece was based off of a period Rapier photo. | Queens Rapier Champion award won by Lord Morwill McShane. This piece was based off of a period Rapier photo. | ||
<gallery mode="packed" heights=400 caption="Queens Rapier Champion Award"> | |||
File:Sword paint.jpg | |||
</gallery> | |||
== Aoa for Lady Nancy== | == Aoa for Lady Nancy== | ||
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Words by Lord Nicol mac Donnachaidh | Words by Lord Nicol mac Donnachaidh | ||
Based on a page from the Mira calligraphiae monumenta: an AoA for the amazing Nancy Allyn | Based on a page from the Mira calligraphiae monumenta: an AoA for the amazing Nancy Allyn | ||
<gallery mode="packed" heights=400 caption="Lady Nancy"> | |||
File:Nancy AOA.jpg | |||
</gallery> | |||
== Court Barony- Ichi == | == Court Barony- Ichi == | ||
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Words: | Words: | ||
"Life is waking dreams | "Life is waking dreams | ||
Sustained by those who believe | *Sustained by those who believe | ||
Hands that Hold us Up | *Hands that Hold us Up | ||
Like the dressing of a stage | *Like the dressing of a stage | ||
Beauty in kindness | *Beauty in kindness | ||
The right tools for deeds, always | *The right tools for deeds, always | ||
Where there is Tumult | *Where there is Tumult | ||
His is the breath that brings calm | *His is the breath that brings calm | ||
Where there is despair | *Where there is despair | ||
His, the smile to bring comfort | *His, the smile to bring comfort | ||
When Burned by the Sun | *When Burned by the Sun | ||
He is there to Offer shade | *He is there to Offer shade | ||
Samurai Servant | *Samurai Servant | ||
Duties Filled, Honors Given | *Duties Filled, Honors Given | ||
Gentle, Friend, Helper, Baron" | *Gentle, Friend, Helper, Baron" | ||
<gallery mode="packed" heights=400 caption="Ichi"> | |||
File:Baron red.jpg | |||
</gallery> | |||
== AoA- Mayls == | == AoA- Mayls MacGregor == | ||
AoA for Mayls MacGregor | AoA for Mayls MacGregor | ||
Words: Lord Nicol mac Donnachaidh | Words: Lord Nicol mac Donnachaidh | ||
C/I: Lady Shoshana Gryffyth | C/I: Lady Shoshana Gryffyth | ||
<gallery mode="packed" heights=400 caption="Mayls MacGregor"> | |||
File:P scribe long.jpg | |||
File:P scribe.jpg | |||
</gallery> | |||
== Kings Cypher == | |||
Based off of a German woodcut by Leonhard Thurneisser zum Thurn (1531-1596). Awarded as a King’s Cypher to Devillin MacPherson | |||
<gallery mode="packed" heights=500 caption="Medieval Illumination Class"> | |||
File:Astrolabe.jpg | |||
</gallery> | |||
== Court Barony- Lord Deormund == | == Court Barony- Lord Deormund == | ||
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C/I -Shoahana Gryffyth | C/I -Shoahana Gryffyth | ||
W- Edmund Beneyt | W- Edmund Beneyt | ||
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File:Mal purp man.jpg | |||
File:Mal purp boat.jpg | |||
File:Mal purp.jpg | |||
</gallery> | |||
== Silver Tyger- Lord Alyn == | == Silver Tyger- Lord Alyn == | ||
A Silver Tyger for our Shires Knight Marshall. I am particularly happy with the straight lines in the diapering, and the wee heraldic tyger. ♡ | Done in 2018, A Silver Tyger for our Shires Knight Marshall. I am particularly happy with the straight lines in the diapering, and the wee heraldic tyger. ♡ | ||
<gallery mode="packed" heights=300 caption="Lord Alyn"> | |||
File:Arthur alyn 18.jpg | |||
</gallery> | |||
== Local Awards == | |||
<gallery mode="packed" heights=200 caption="Shire Awards"> | |||
File:CA Deer.jpg | |||
File:CA tourn.jpg | |||
File:CA tassle.jpg | |||
File:CA Pennsic.jpg | |||
</gallery> | |||
== Contract for Apprenticeship == | |||
Done for my Sister and her Laurel | |||
<gallery mode="packed" heights=400 caption="Calligraphy by Shoshana"> | |||
File:Contract Scroll.jpg | |||
</gallery> |
Latest revision as of 22:30, 17 September 2020
Shoshana Gryffyth's Portfolio of Recent Work
Introduction
Thank you for taking a look at my portfolio. - Shoshana
East Kingdom "Try"atholon
The MoAS presented a mini A&S challenge through the "Try"Athalon Project. Week 11's project was Painting a Medieval Flower with Lady Shoshana Gryffyth (Ellen Weiner). Please find more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/586428345637700/
Recent Gift and Auction Pieces
Pictures from Recent Classes
AOA - Andruta Jezofyna
I had the pleasure of painting an AOA award for Andruta Jezofyna. Illumination: Lady Shoshana Gryffyth Calligraphy: Mistress Katherine Barr Words: Mistress Ysmay de Lynn
Silver Wheel- Alexi Gensel
Based on the Hours of Catherine of Cleves, circa 1440. A Silver Wheel for Alexi Gensel. Alexi has always loved Hellmouth pictures- so I had the joy of making one for him.
Court Barony- Laurena
Given out on 2/22/20 at the Crown's Bardic Competition: Based on a piece from the The Spinola Book of Hours, produced in Flanders between around 1510 and 1520 by a number of artists of the Ghent-Bruges School.
Done in gouache and shell gold with pelican ink on perg.
Of note: The illumination really shines due to the ocher paint, which was applied first, then the Shell/Windsor Newton gold mix was then painted on top. This creates a wonderfully smooth look.
Calligraphy for Peerage- Hassan Ibn Abd Al-Malik
Illumination done by the amazing Countess Ro Honig von Sommerfeldt. Calligraphy by Shoshana Gryffyth. Given out durring battlefield court to Hassan Ibn Abd Al-Malik at Pennsic 47.
Side Panels for Triptych
Laurel scroll-triptych completed and presented in court, AS LIV, Queen's and Crown's Bardic.
Original side panels conceived by the amazing Paul Butler (Arden of Icomb), words by Katy Ysmay Lynn (Ysmay de Lynn), and the masterpiece of a central portrait by Rick Wolff (Reijnier Verplanck) Side panels painted by Shoshana Gryffyth
Silver Tyger- Philippe de Brouse
- Silver Tyger Illumination awarded to Philippe de Brouse based on a French Illuminated Manuscript Leaf, ca.15th Century, From a Book of Hours, shell gold, W/N gouache, perg, red ink.
Silver Tyger- Brice
11x14 Silver Tyger scroll for Lord Brice MacTavish, Presented at 100 Minutes War. Exemplar from The Book of Durrow: Matthew Symbol (TCD MS 57) C/I- Shoshana Gryffyth/ Words- Alexi Gensel Pergamenata 230gsm, W&B 23 K Gold Leaf (Patent), Permacoll, W/N Gouache and Pelican Ink SOSN: M19-074
Silver Tyger- Ogre
11x14 Silver Tyger scroll for Lord Ögurr Aôalbrandarson, Presented at 100 Minutes War. Exemplar from The Morgan Bible (Ms M. 638), C/I- Shoshana Gryffyth/ Words- Alexi Gensel Pergamenata 230gsm, W/N Gouache and Pelican Ink SOSN: M19-075
AoA- Henry of Chester
Recipient: Henry of Chester Award: Award of Arms Date:November 30, LIIII or LIV (54) Event:East Kingdom University & Ruantallan Investiture Royalty:Margarita SOSN:M19-054
Silver Rapier- Lord Alexander
Given at St Andrews Crosses the Alps to Lord Alexander MacLachlan. This was a Silver Rapier done in Gouache on Perg. My first time trying this style, so I'm happy with the outcome, and excited to try it again! Words by Alexi Gensel Calligraphy and Illumination by Shoshana Gryffyth
Maunch- Alison Wodehalle
Based on the February page from The Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry, this was personalized for the recipient. Alison Wodehalle is an amazing seamstress and artisan, it was really a pleasure to create this for her.
K&Q Rapier-
Kings Rapier Champion award, won by the amazing Maréchal Remy Delamontagne de Gascogne!
Queens Rapier Champion Award
Queens Rapier Champion award won by Lord Morwill McShane. This piece was based off of a period Rapier photo.
Aoa for Lady Nancy
Illumination done by Lady Shoshana Gryffyth Words by Lord Nicol mac Donnachaidh Based on a page from the Mira calligraphiae monumenta: an AoA for the amazing Nancy Allyn
Court Barony- Ichi
Absolutely had the honor to paint a Baronial scroll for Ryutsume no Kazoku Ishioka Tora no Botsume (called Ichi). Words and translation by Ryouko'jin of the Iron-skies. Painting based on a piece from the Ming Dynasty. Super fun to do! I absolutely loved this one. Someday I'll learn how to do the calligraphy better, but I was super happy with this.
Words: "Life is waking dreams
- Sustained by those who believe
- Hands that Hold us Up
- Like the dressing of a stage
- Beauty in kindness
- The right tools for deeds, always
- Where there is Tumult
- His is the breath that brings calm
- Where there is despair
- His, the smile to bring comfort
- When Burned by the Sun
- He is there to Offer shade
- Samurai Servant
- Duties Filled, Honors Given
- Gentle, Friend, Helper, Baron"
AoA- Mayls MacGregor
AoA for Mayls MacGregor Words: Lord Nicol mac Donnachaidh C/I: Lady Shoshana Gryffyth
Kings Cypher
Based off of a German woodcut by Leonhard Thurneisser zum Thurn (1531-1596). Awarded as a King’s Cypher to Devillin MacPherson
Court Barony- Lord Deormund
Court Baron award for Lord Deormund Wulfscyld, the founding Seneschal of Malagentia. (Has some hidden history in the painting) ♡ C/I -Shoahana Gryffyth W- Edmund Beneyt
Silver Tyger- Lord Alyn
Done in 2018, A Silver Tyger for our Shires Knight Marshall. I am particularly happy with the straight lines in the diapering, and the wee heraldic tyger. ♡
Local Awards
Contract for Apprenticeship
Done for my Sister and her Laurel