You can’t really see the painting effect I used from this scan, but I mixed in gold gouache in to the paint I used for the leaves and berries to create a shimmering effect.  Add the deep blue background and the gilded vines, the overall effect is quite pleasing to the eye.

Level:  Kingdom, Commander of the Queens Grace

Paint:  Winsor & Newton Gouache

Pen & Ink:  Outline done with Pigna archival ink pen

Illumination:  flat, Winsor & Newton Gouache (Gold)

Paper:  Pergamenata, 230 gsm

Inspiration:  Design copied from the “Kelmscott Chaucer”, painting of my own design