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Kevin Dillon Medieval Reproductions
For centuries, prior to the invention of the printing press, monastic artists had been hand-lettering, illuminating and painting books and scrolls on parchment. The most significant illustrated manuscript was the Book of Kells. In the tradition of the Book of Kells, Celtic artist - Kevin Dillon, has rediscovered the same medieval techniques used by these monks. Using a mortar and pestle, Kevin crushes semi-precious stones to make his own paints. Using a dip pen or goose quill, the letters are meticulously applied by hand to the calf skin vellum. One at a time, the colors are applied - first blues, followed by reds, then other colors. Final illumination is achieved by using 24k gold leaf. The artist's seal, a stylized design of his initials, as imprinted into molten, charred wax at the bottom of each reproduction piece makes each print a unique piece of artwork. Kevin Dillon, from Canada, is the son of Irish immigrants.
