This sketchbook is an actual book! It is written in French and the cover features one of the illustrations from the famous 15th century book of hours by the Limbourg Brothers, "Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry" - one of France's most important art treasures and an example of the "International Gothic" style.
Inside the book there are loads of examples of art from the medieval period. Inspired by the Gothic theme I made two illustrations with a nod to the Limbourg brothers.
This page features examples of Gothic architecture, so I painted and collaged a picture featuring Aberdeen's most famous piece of Gothic architecture - Marschial College.
The next illustration I made is a painting freaturing one of Scotland's greatest medieval treasures ... the Monymusk Reliquary - a tiny box said to have contained remains of Saint Columbus and carried into battle by the Scottish army for "saintly assistance".
Wild style, Jo - this is super cool concept - it looks rad and consistent - your paintings are stunning and fit so well together with the rest of the book- so old school yet contemporary feeling.
ReplyDeleteand who knew i was such a history geek?! haha
ReplyDeleteHey Jo, you really did your research for this book. You have obviously spent a lot of time and thought for this book. Have a great summer wifie.
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