Calligraphy•Illustration•Art

This embroidery is done in A3 size using DMC Satin (viscose) thread on matte black fabric. To create a 3D effect, I used a base of two felt layers. The felt was carefully cut to match the curves of the branches and the trunk, and then covered with a padded satin stitch.

Honestly, working with viscose was a struggle. Viscose thread is a tricky material to work with — it is very slippery and frays easily, making it hard to lay down smooth stitches over a raised base. However, I chose this exact thread against the deep black background, because it gives a smooth, shimmering surface. I wanted the Tree to look as if it were forged from real mithril, silvered by moonlight, shining in the dark.

The seven stars above the branches of the majestic Tree are made using the woven star technique. The overlapping threads naturally build volume and geometric facets, so no felt padding was needed underneath them. The light catches the facets of the stars, and the viscose shines just like real metal.

A Poem from Ancient Irish Mythology |

This is an ancient Irish poem attributed to the legendary bard and judge Amergin Glúingel ("white knees"), who, according to myths, arrived in Ireland with the Milesians. In the song, Amergin addresses the wind, sea, earth, and other elements, asserting his connection with them and his power over them.

The poem is a kind of declaration by Amergin of his power over the land of Ireland and a challenge to its previous inhabitants, the Tuatha Dé Danann.

It is considered one of the oldest surviving works from the British Isles and holds great significance in Irish mythology and literature. This poem has many different English translations; this is one of them.

The Music of the Ainur

A 13-14th century Elvish illuminated manuscript

[OC] The Presenting of the fruit of Nimloth, the White Tree of Númenor, by Isildur to his grandfather Amandil

The Bagginses of Hobbiton Family Tree

Some pretty The Lord of the Rings Playing Cards

Here are some beautiful illuminated manuscripts by Christopher Chung on Instagram and Reddit

https://www.instagram.com/Christopher___Chung

King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (OST) - The Politics & The Life.

Lyrics are in Welsh:

Gafflwn Dihenydd, o'r fuddugol yn wiriol sydd Ni fydd neb yn ein Drechu, Falch ydy ni i drochu Traed o flaen i'r Annwn, mewn y gwybodaeth fe godwn ni Gafflwn Dihenydd, o'r fuddugol yn wiriol sydd Traed o flaen i'r Annwn, mewn y gwybodaeth fe godwn ni

Translated into English:

We cheat Death from his rightful victory. No one can defeat us. We are glad to plunge Feet first into hell in the knowledge that we will rise.