The Relic Record

What is a Hodag? A Mythical Creature from the Woods of Rhinelander

What is a Hodag? A Mythical Creature from the Woods of Rhinelander

The Hodag is one of Wisconsin’s most famous mythical creatures, a legendary beast said to roam the forests of Rhinelander....

What is a Hodag? A Mythical Creature from the Woods of Rhinelander

The Hodag is one of Wisconsin’s most famous mythical creatures, a legendary beast said to roam the forests of Rhinelander....

The Beast of Bray Road: Carving a Legend into Ink and Myth

The Beast of Bray Road: Carving a Legend into Ink and Myth

A haunting hand-carved print of Wisconsin’s legendary Beast of Bray Road—where folklore, fear, and local whispers converge. Inspired by medieval...

The Red Dragon of Medieval Ornament: Symbolism, Myth & Artistry

The Red Dragon of Medieval Ornament: Symbolism, Myth & Artistry

This ornate red dragon design draws from the rich tradition of medieval manuscript art, where dragons symbolized power, mystery, and...

Through Folklore and Flame: Joining the Gothe Residency’s Dark Folklore Exhibition

Through Folklore and Flame: Joining the Gothe Residency’s Dark Folklore Exhibition

My work just landed in the UK. I'm honored to be part of the International Dark Folklore Exhibition—an evocative, cross-cultural...

The Fortress Between Worlds: Castles, Thresholds, and Sacred Solitude

The Fortress Between Worlds: Castles, Thresholds, and Sacred Solitude

A meditative journey into the mythic power of castles—how they mark thresholds, invite transformation, and echo the sacred solitude we...

What Is Medieval Art? Meet the Artist Bringing Medieval Art Back to Life

What Is Medieval Art? Meet the Artist Bringing Medieval Art Back to Life

Explore with me as we delve deeper into the heart of folklore, cathedral windows, and the slow magic of printmaking....

Want to Geek Out with Me? Here’s a Post on the Mystery of Medieval Dragons

Want to Geek Out with Me? Here’s a Post on the Mystery of Medieval Dragons

Want to geek out with me? Medieval dragons—creatures of myth and legend—continue to capture our imaginations today. Join me on...

A Window into Time: The Celtic Flower & Christ Church Cathedral

A Window into Time: The Celtic Flower & Christ Church Cathedral

A hand-etched drypoint inspired by a fragment of stained glass in Dublin’s Christ Church Cathedral—this design holds centuries of story...

The Hidden Symbolism of Triskele: Unraveling the Meaning Behind this Ancient Celtic Motif

The Hidden Symbolism of Triskele: Unraveling the Meaning Behind this Ancient Celtic Motif

Discover the rich symbolism of the ancient Celtic Triskele, a mesmerizing triple spiral motif that represents life cycles, balance, and...

Dragons in Medieval Bestiaries: Strange, Symbolic, and Surprisingly Diverse

Dragons in Medieval Bestiaries: Strange, Symbolic, and Surprisingly Diverse

Dragons have always held a special place in our imagination. In medieval bestiaries, those beautifully illustrated manuscripts filled with animals...