We all try and get into the past by way of our figures and researching the periods we play. I used to support a reenactment group ( late fifteenth century Burgundian) called The Company of St George by subscribing to their journal The Dragon. I used to get letters about my subscription when it was to be renewed from John Howe . Friendly letters of thanks for my support. I never new he was the wonderful illustrator who is so famous today….
The group was set up by Gerry Embleton the illustrator probably known to most of you. As I have been painting my figures this week I got out his book here featured for ideas for livery colours. It has always been one of my favourites, packed with great illustrations and photos bringing the past to life. Well worth buying if medieval is your thing and if not, it might surprise you.
Looks an interesting living history / uniform book. I got by with the Blandford Colour Guide and the Funcken Medieval books to help paint my Peter Laing Medieval figures.
ReplyDeleteIt is a splendid book! Your sources sound great too. Old faithfuls!
DeleteA great reenactment group... Pity they are based in Switzerland. There's a larger hardback version of this book called The Medieval Soldier which is worth a look. Interestingly the Perry twins pop up in in dressed as crossbowmen I think.
ReplyDeleteThey are a terrific group. I have the hardback book too, it is terrific, a Christmas present of long ago. The Perry twins do appear, you are right.
DeleteThat looks like a great resource! Are there medievals on the painting table?!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful book, well, well tracking down. There are indeed medieval songs the painting table!
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