ILLUMINATION
As well as studying Heraldry and Calligraphy during my course at Reigate School of Art and Design I also learned about the history of and practices of manuscript Illumination, combining fine painting with different types of gilding with 23c gold leaf and Palladium leaf (Silver leaf is not often used because it would tarnish).
I take commissions and orders online for single initials and double initial letters here or via - Etsy.com/shop/uk/claremccrory27 - and these are some recent orders.
Feel free to contact me for enquiries about having an illuminated letter painted or gilded for you and I will be happy to advise..