The Painting

As part of the commission of the cello I have agreed to create a dedication for Victoria, in whose it was made.
I then told them how in awe I was of one my masters, Barack Norman - a english maker of the 18th century who used to hide his initials in intricate decorative purflings.
Inspired by this I designed a pattern, also highly inspired by imperial roman art, to pay tribute to Victoria, in which I included her initials.
I used oil paints which is the easiest to use on oil varnish but I also used some kind of thick acrylic for the gold and the silver.