Sep 22, 2025
The Landing of William the Conqueror at Pevensey Bay by Charles Edward Dixon
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The Landing of William the Conqueror at Pevensey Bay by Charles Edward Dixon
Prince Valiant and Viking longships.
Henry Justice Ford
(1860 - 1941)
The Invasion
Oil on canvas
25 x 17.5 inches
Signed
https://rehs.com/Henry_Justice_Ford_The_Invasion.html
Henry Justice Ford (1860–1941) was a British artist and illustrator best known for his work in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He gained widespread recognition for his intricate and imaginative illustrations in Andrew Lang's "Fairy Books" series, which included "The Blue Fairy Book" (1889) and several others. Ford's work is characterized by its detailed line work, vibrant colors, and the ability to bring fantastical scenes to life. Beyond fairy tales, he also illustrated historical and adventure books. Ford's contributions to the field of illustration left a lasting impact on children's literature and the visual representation of fantasy worlds.
Spot illustration - Viking longship.
© Regia Anglorum Photograph by Alison Offer
Viking Longships, by aurlandphotography
Folks are always asking me how I carve the runes in the pendants I make. It seems some think it’s nothing more than a single strike of a chisel.
Nope. Not even close. I rather wish I could knock the runes out that fast, but I prefer to take my time and really work the steel.
I’ve forged up a number of small chisels and punches. Each one does a slightly different thing. To make a single line in the steel, I might do twenty or thirty strikes with the hammer before the line is “just right” to my eye.
Using a selection of chisels and going over the lines several times is what allows me to vary the width and depth like you see here. Each line was carved by the same chisels, but each line is perfectly unique. The end result is a rune carved just for you.
Track of the Day; 8/5/17
Longships - The Stranglers, 1979
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJ5yt7pIOpY