{"product_id":"a-scottish-blessing","title":"A Scottish Blessing","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Scottish Blessing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf there is righteousness in the heart, then there will be beauty in the character. If there is beauty in the character, there will be harmony in the home. If there is harmony in the home-there will be order in the nation. If there is order in the nation, there will be peace in the world. So let it be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a print from an original illumination by Canadian artist Kevin Dillon, and comes in a gilded vine frame to match the gold of the matt that surrounds the text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouble Matted Only Option\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures 8\" W x 10\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine art print reproduction of original illuminated manuscript hand-lettered onto calfskin vellum by the artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBears the artist's raised wax signature seal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble matted in green with a gold border\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated by artist Kevin Dillon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouble Matted \u0026amp; Framed Option\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGilded Gold Vine frame measures 9\" W x 11\" H x 3\/4\" D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine art print reproduction of original illuminated manuscript hand-lettered onto calfskin vellum by the artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBears the artist's raised wax signature seal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes ready to hang with hook on back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasel stand on back for upright display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated by artist Kevin Dillon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFor 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 illuminated manuscript in the world, The Book of Kells, was produced by Irish monks. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Artist.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIn 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 semiprecious stones—lapis lazuli, cinnabar, azurite, orpiment, and malachite—to make his own paints.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eUsing a dip pen or goose quill, the letters are meticulously applied by hand to the calfskin vellum. One at a time, the colors are applied—first blue, followed by the reds, then each remaining color in turn. The final illumination is achieved using 24 karat gold leaf. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe artist’s seal, a stylized design of his initials, is imprinted into molten, charred wax at the bottom of each piece making every print a unique piece of artwork to treasure for years to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Celtic Card Company","offers":[{"title":"Double Matted \u0026 Framed - $64.95","offer_id":46511818834106,"sku":"gmt1788097759785","price":44.82,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double Matted - $29.95","offer_id":46511818866874,"sku":"oxw1788097759786","price":19.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/1295\/0970\/files\/a-scottish-blessing_1.jpg?v=1788097764","url":"https:\/\/www.dovetailmarket.shop\/products\/a-scottish-blessing","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}