Saint Columcille of Iona

Saint Columcille of Iona by Alice McMahon White

Saint Columcille of Iona

Pen and ink with watercolor wash. One of the patron saints of Ireland, Saint Columcille is known for training the monks in the art of illuminating manuscripts. He founded the famous monastery on the island of Iona.

The face here is my maternal grandfather.

Saint Columcille of Iona belongs to the following groups:

Ireland
  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher, 4 months ago

    well done

  • Angela Lo Rosso

    Angela Lo Rosso, 4 months ago

    Simply beautiful well done

  • Philip Rogan

    Philip Rogan, 4 months ago

    these are wonderful and its really nice to know that you have used real people, people close to you as the models for these Saints – will you post them both up for the Ireland group?

  • Alice McMahon White

    Alice McMahon ... in reply to Philip Rogan’s comment, 4 months ago

    Haha! Just posted Brigid to the Irish group, Philip. Tomorrow, Gramps. Thanks so much!

  • Firedrake

    Firedrake, 4 months ago

    I do love the colours here.

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