if you click on this image, it will expand to a proper sized print....just for youWorking on something a bit different (for me).
Inspired by the work of an old friend (that's you Brian) and a few of the words that were written by a long gone dear friend and the woman who gave me my first post college job so long ago (Mrs. Elizabeth D. Couey).
This then embedded with an old Celtic proverb and linked together with a few original ideas of what would make a good Celtic blessing in my view.
And these words presented in Celtic font Kells, Aon Cari Condensed initial caps and headed by PR Unical - all freeware shared by some talented folks.
The blessing then wrapped in a complex variety of borders within borders inspired by illuminated manuscripts - my old noted authority art professor Jacques Guilmain presented to sleepy art students at Stony Brook University so many years ago. The history and actuality of which then caused me (dragging Evie) to pursue the Book of Kells to it's rightful home at Trinity College Library, Dublin to see the book's page of the day (or month) again, many years ago.
Thus having been always awed by the skill of the early monastic gospel illuminators.....I find myself dabbling in their ink pots with my own electronic variations.
The text reads:
A Celtic Blessing
May you be surrounded by the comforts of family and tribe,
And your pantry and pockets be full.
May you walk in the footsteps of the mighty and all roadways lead you to home.
May cool rain quench your flowers' thirst, renew your spirit and wash your troubles away.
May your blanket show the patterns of peace and affection,
and happiness shine in your eyes.
go n-e'iri' leat
The last bit is Irish Gaelic for good luck (I think) without the proper Fada (accents.)
