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.
Sean Farragher, 4 months ago
well done
Angela Lo Rosso, 4 months ago
Simply beautiful well done
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 ... 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, 4 months ago
I do love the colours here.