Apprentice, Kris Gilibari's Work

Lady Kris Gilibari
I was introduced to Kris at Pennsic War XXIII, and immediately asked her to be my Apprentice. Her work was already exquisite, but she was literally unknown in the Middle Kingdom. She had been producing some scrolls for the East Kingdom, even though she resided in the MidRealm. Also, she did not yet have recognition (in the form of membership in the Order of the Willow) after many years of quality work. She was finally given her Willow at Osis II and Caitlin I's last court.

She and I exchanged promise scrolls at the Middle Kingdom's Fall Crown Tournament in 1995, and she became my second Apprentice. We do not get to see each other very often, but converse regularly via e-mail.

Below are just a few examples of her work. She is quite versed at working VERY small. She does both calligraphy and illumination equally well (at least in my humble opinion, but I'm a bit prejudiced). Kris lives in Pittsburgh, PA (Kingdom of Æthelmearc). Her e-mail address is: kris_gilibari@mac.com and she also has her own web site at: homepage.mac.com/kris_gilibari (some of this is mundane, but will give you a good idea of her range).

A miniature example of Lady Kris Gilibari's work -- done on vellum. Shown slightly less than actual size.

Kris's whitework and detailing -- approximately 2" square. Shown almost actual size.

Another small 2" example of whitework and detailing. Pretty much shown actual size.

A small piece done on vellum in the style of the
Mary of Burgundy Hours.
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Done on paper.
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A page done on paper in the style of
"Mira Calligraphica."
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This piece was done on black dyed kid vellum (by Rick Cavasin) using gold gouache as ink.
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The calligraphy on this piece of black vellum was done in raised gold leaf.
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Done on vellum with gold gouache for background.
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Piece done on vellum, again using gold gouache for the background and a black matt.
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A miniature example of Lady Kris Gilibari's work -- done on vellum. Shown slightly less than actual size.	Kris's whitework and detailing -- approximately 2" square. Shown almost actual size.
Another small 2" example of whitework and detailing. Pretty much shown actual size.	A small piece done on vellum in the style of the Mary of Burgundy Hours. ( Click on image to see larger one)
Done on paper. (Click on image to see larger one)	A page done on paper in the style of "Mira Calligraphica." (Click on image to see larger one)
This piece was done on black dyed kid vellum (by Rick Cavasin) using gold gouache as ink. (Click on image to see larger one)	The calligraphy on this piece of black vellum was done in raised gold leaf. (Click on image to see larger one)
Done on vellum with gold gouache for background. (Click on image to see larger one)	Piece done on vellum, again using gold gouache for the background and a black matt. (Click on image to see larger one)