The Relic Record

The Story Behind the Stone: Inspiration from Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin

The Story Behind the Stone: Inspiration from Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin

Explore the history and architecture of Christ Church Cathedral Dublin, from its Viking origins to its Gothic restoration, and discover...

The Story Behind the Stone: Inspiration from Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin

Explore the history and architecture of Christ Church Cathedral Dublin, from its Viking origins to its Gothic restoration, and discover...

Quiet Cryptids in Wisconsin: The Ghost Chickens of Eau Claire

Quiet Cryptids in Wisconsin: The Ghost Chickens of Eau Claire

On a rural stretch of road near Eau Claire, Wisconsin, phantom chickens are said to dart from the darkness and...

Defying the Odds: Why is the Book of Kells Important?

Defying the Odds: Why is the Book of Kells Important?

The Book of Kells has captivated the world for over 1,200 years with its intricate detail, vivid color, and layered...

The Black Book of Hours: Where Medieval Darkness Meets Beauty

The Black Book of Hours: Where Medieval Darkness Meets Beauty

Born from grief and devotion, the Black Book of Hours is one of the rarest illuminated manuscripts of the medieval...

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....

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....