Assignment that went out in June of this year to a friend who does a lot of service. My research led me to the below exemplar. It is from Bodleian Library MS. Bodl. 691, fol.84v. Its origins are the end of the 11th century, beginning of the 12th century. "Fine initials, fols 72v, 84v, and 92v were added to a manuscript produced in France (late 11th century- early 12th century) by an illuminator in England the middle of the 14th century." Note to those doing research, it is far easier to keep notes as you do an assignment than try to find out where you found an exemplar later. Thankfully, I took a screen shot with the necessary research information. Go me. Don't be like me, being more lucky than smart. Be smart, make notes.
I adored the little animal faces and wanted to be true to the original rather than modernize the faces. The final piece came out nicely. I am very happy with it.
I did not take as many process pictures, but there is one that shows the outline in green (color matching for the win) and my draft of the faces to be inked in.
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