The Society of Heraldic Art

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Charles Oldham SHA  +click image(s) to enlarge

The starting point for a commission can be anything from a new grant of arms to an illustration, a heraldic description or a blazon. Carving in relief or free-standing work may be left “in the wood” or painted, gessoed and gilded. I have worked for private individuals, schools, local authorities and the armed forces. I design in different historical styles to suit the situation - ancient or modern. Sizes vary from a small memorial piece to a six foot tall full achievement of arms. Examples of my work can be found in Oldham Civic Centre, Llandaff cathedral, various stately homes and individual households.

website: www.charlesoldhamwoodcarving.co.uk
email: charlie@charlesoldhamwoodcarving.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 1373 469888

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Clare M McCrory SDAD SHA Herald Painter to the Court of the Lord Lyon, Edinburgh, Scotland
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Heraldic Artist,Calligrapher and Illuminator. Clare studied at the Reigate School of Art and Design from 1984, graduating 1986 with Anthony and Margaret Wood and Gerald Mynott. Worked firstly with Dr Patrick Barden in his Alloa studio painting flags and banners, and in November 1989 (to date) became one of the freelance heraldic artists and calligraphers in the Court of the Lord Lyon in Edinburgh.

Produces b/w drawings and colour paintings of heraldic designs/ Letters Patents/ Matriculations on calfskin vellum, watercolour paper and artboard; original calligraphy and welcomes commissions for handpainted illuminated initials with floral designs and heraldic beasts, including Palladium and 23c gold leaf.

Website: claremccrory@artweb.com.
Email claremccrory@tiscali.co.uk
or claremccrory42@gmail.com

website: www.etsy.com/shop/claremccrory27

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David Allan, SHA, FSA scot
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Having worked as a calligrapher and heraldic artist in the Court of the Lord Lyon for twenty-eight very pleasurable years I am now concentrating on developing my own heraldic and calligraphy artwork.

I produce artwork using both traditional and digital methods and I have also converted my conventional calligraphy into digital calligraphy.

One of the advantages of heraldic digital artwork is that a coat of arms can be broken down into its constituent parts (i.e. crest, shield etc), saved, and used as separate illustrations. It is preferred by flag makers and is also ideal for stationary, emails, websites, large and small signage.

Both digital calligraphy and digital artwork give excellent results when used for commercial printing and can produce outstanding display prints (a giclée print). See more information and example on my website.

I am happy to discuss any projects you may have by telephone. Please email for a telephone appointment.

Address: 158 Baberton Mains DriveEdinburgh EH14 3DZ
Email: David-Allan-SHA-FSAscot@protonmail.com
Website: http://allan-art.co.uk

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Linda Nicholson MA, SHA
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After completing three years at Ontario College of Art, I acquired a BA in Fine Art and an MA in Medieval Studies at the University of Toronto.
I worked for the Canadian Heraldic Authority as a contract painter from 1991 until February 2014 when I quit in order to pursue my interest in illumination. Currently I am engaged in completing an illuminated alphabet of medieval fabula.

I am still much involved in heraldry and continue to produce ecclesiastical designs for the Catholic Church in the USA.

350 St. David St. S.,
Fergus Ontario,
Canada N1M 2L8

Tel. 519. 843-3966
Fax 519 843-7914

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