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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==


2/24/20 - Page created. Please check back in a week for updates.
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
</gallery>
 
==Recent Gift and Auction Pieces==
 
<gallery mode="packed" heights=175 caption="Additional information to be added">
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
</gallery>
 
==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.  
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.
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.  
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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</gallery>


== 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">
*Laurel scroll-triptych completed and presented in court, AS LIV, Queen's and Crown's Bardic.
File:Leftpanel.jpg
File:Leftpanel.jpg
File:Fullpanel.jpg
File:Fullpanel.jpg
File:Rightpanel.jpg
File:Rightpanel.jpg
</gallery>
</gallery>
*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- 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 ==
*gallery will be added
11x14 Silver Tyger scroll for Lord Brice MacTavish, Presented at 100 Minutes War. Exemplar from The Book of Durrow: Matthew Symbol (TCD MS 57)
Recipient: Brice McTavish
C/I- Shoshana Gryffyth/ Words- Alexi Gensel
Award:  Silver Tyger
Pergamenata 230gsm, W&B 23 K Gold Leaf (Patent), Permacoll, W/N Gouache and  Pelican Ink
DateNovember  23,  LIIII or LIV (54)  
Event 100 Minutes War
Royalty:  Margarita
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==
*gallery will be added
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


Recipient: Ogre aka Bryan T Lord
<gallery mode="packed" heights=300 caption="Lord Ögurr">
Award: Silver Tyger
File:Ogurrscrollclose.jpg
Date: November  23,  LIIII or LIV (54)
File:Scrollogurr.jpg
Event 100 Minutes War
</gallery>
Royalty:  Margarita
SOSN:    M19-075


== AoA- Henry of Chester ==
== AoA- Henry of Chester ==
*gallery will be added
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>


== Content ==
== 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
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== 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

Drawing Medieval Monsters

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