Hi there,
After a brief watercolor outbreak, I’m back to working on the 2 sided SCA scroll. I finally have the calligraphy, all the drawing, and now side one has gesso. Now I’m excited because I know it’s going to look good!
The calligraphy will have raised gold leaf, and little red dots surrounding the major capital letters.
Yes, I have also decided on gold leaf. I think the silver would just not look right on this specific tone of vellum. It’s light tan on the side with the calligraphy, and deeper tan, almost yellow ocher, but more brown, on the carpet page side.
I can’t wait until it’s finished, the recipient has it, and I can share the pics!
Off to see if the gesso has dried sufficiently for applying another layer.
Enjoy! (I know I am!)
S