August 6, 2025 Strathmore Bristol paper, Holbein gouache, Windsor & Newton Gold gouache Illumination by me, words and calligraphy by Eamon Grey The Kingdom of Acre has an award called the Nameless Order. It is bestowed upon those who give outstanding service to the Kingdom. This scroll was made as a companion to the previous…
‘De civitate Dei’ Nameless Award
March 30, 2025 Strathmore Bristol paper, Holbein gouache, Windsor & Newton Gold gouache Illumination by me, words and calligraphy by Eamon Grey The Kingdom of Acre has an award called the Nameless Order. It is bestowed upon those who give outstanding service to the Kingdom. Inspired by ‘De civitate Dei’ [The City of God] by…
Skele Peli Scroll
March 15, 2025 Strathmore Bristol paper and Holbein gouache, mounted to handmade paper Illumination by me, words and calligraphy by Eamon Grey, handmade paper by Master Barar Being asked by someone who is attaining peerage to make their scroll is always a great honor. When Gudrun asked us to do her Pelican we couldn’t refuse….
Celestial Tyger’s Cub
January 25, 2025 Strathmore Bristol paper, Holbein gouache, Windsor Newton gold gouache and calligraphy ink Illumination by me, words and calligraphy by Eamon Grey When we found out that our daughter, Margaret, was being inducted into the Order of the Tyger’s Cub we were beyond excited. Her father, Eamon, immediately requested that we could make…
Aberdeen Master of the Bow
November 16, 2024 Strathmore Bristol paper, Holbein gouache, 24k gold leaf, Windsor Newton calligraphy ink Illumination and gilding by me, calligraphy by Eamon Grey, words by Queen Tara of the March The Kingdom of Acre has an award called the Master of the Bow, an order of the Chivalry. It is for an archer with…
Terpsichore Order of the Muse
November 16, 2024 Strathmore Bristol paper, Windsor Newton calligraphy ink, crow quill nib Illumination by me, calligraphy by Eamon Grey, words by Queen Tara of the March The Kingdom of Acre has an award called the Order of the Muse. It is awarded to those who have demonstrated excellence in drama, music, or dance. At…
Book of Kells Brooch
October 26, 2024 14×17″ Strathmore Bristol paper, Holbein gouache, Windsor Newton gold gouache Illumination by me, words and calligraphy by Eamon Grey I am always so excited when I can make a scroll for a loved one. Getting to make this for my Student and best friend was so special. Since she has an early…
Crusader Chivalry Scroll
September 29, 2024 Strathmore Bristol paper, Holbein gouache, Fold leaf Order of Chivalry scroll for Gilbert Christian Blackmoore Illumination by me, words and calligraphy by Eamon Grey Based on the Crusader Bible, f.23v, Paris, France, 1244, https://www.themorgan.org/collection/crusader-bible/46
Rawlinson Beekeeper Scroll
August 8, 2024 Strathmore Bristol paper, Holbein gouache, Windsor Newton gold gouache Acre’s Nameless Order for Countess Aliric Lundonie Illumination by me, calligraphy by Eamon Grey and words by Queen Tara Based on Rawlinson Manuscript, f.049v, Milan, Italy, 15th century https://digital.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/objects/120ef54d-0129-4314-9b62-6a2b754fe1d1/surfaces/7fdfb863-6881-4b57-9090-ac1cecfb3419/
Norman Sicilian Scroll
May 20, 2024 Strathmore Bristol 11×14″ paper, Holbein gouache, Windsor Newton gold gouache Acre’s Key to the Kingdom Award for Countess Elena di Salaparuta Her persona is Norman Sicilian around 1100. I didn’t know much about this location/time so I did a bunch of research. I found a published journal article regarding Norman Sicily that…
A Walk Through Lily's Garden 