"Rose bud and butterfly" inspired by the Mira Calligraphiae Monumneta, Folio 11, Viena, 1560's.
In the SCA, in the Kingdom of Atlantia, the Queen can give her personal token of gratitude to those who have served her during her reign. This award is called the Undine. I am doing a ton of these for our current Queen. These are the first 2 without words...I will be adding calligraphy soon.

Acrylic on Velum (skin not paper), 3 3/4 x 5 1/2