I make the following handicrafts:

Coats of arms

Among the coats of arms which the author usually paints, we should mention family, town, land and sometimes state coats of arms, also in combination with heraldic and geographical maps. Coats of arms painted in the acrylic or watercolour technique are created on wood, canvas or watercolour paper, less often on handmade paper. This is complemented by the use of ink, which takes care of any text that appears. On request, the background of the coat of arms can be painted in any colour or left natural. The shape of the painting base can be rectangular, square or oval. Single coats of arms are usually painted in formats from A4 to A2. At the Client’s request, in the case of a larger number of coats of arms, the A1 format may be used.

All coats of arms are properly protected, e.g. with varnish. They can be specially aged. It is possible to place an additional inscription, motto or wreath under the coat of arms.

Coat of arms legends

Hidden in coat-of-arms legends is the origin of a particular coat of arms, e.g. Odrowąż, often based on a legend. This handicraft is usually made on watercolour paper or handmade paper. The sides and corners of the A3 are decorated with floral motifs. The coat of arms itself is usually located in the right-hand corner or in the centre. A large part is filled with text written in Gothic.

Coat of arms roles

Coat of arms roles are a set of from a dozen to even several hundred coats of arms arranged in various configurations, filling practically the entire surface of the material on which they are made. These are thematic sets of coats of arms, e.g. the coats of arms of the Polish nobility in Mazovia, the county coats of arms of Hesse or the coats of arms of towns in the Silesian Voivodeship. Other examples are the coats of arms of the royal families of Europe or the overseas territories of France. Coat-of-arms (collections) are usually executed on large formats (A2 to 2A0) of canvas or painting board using a mixed technique (acrylic, watercolour, tempera).

Family trees

Family trees, sometimes referred to as genealogical records, are some of the most popular handicrafts to decorate the interiors of homes, offices or offices. They are made using mixed techniques, usually watercolour and acrylic. They are an unusual and beautiful form of presenting family history, enriched with interesting content. They are produced in medium, large or extra-large formats ( from A3 to A0 or larger), depending on the number of family members. The design is complemented by additional elements such as a landscape in the background, the family crest, a map or the family home. The focal point is usually a tree with branches, branches and leaves, but it can also take the form of a fan. Coat-of-arms shields, ribbons, ovals or geometric figures contain information about family members (name, date of birth, date of death, degree of relationship). Due to the multitude of elements and the degree of complexity, the time for the creation of such a handicraft is determined individually with the client.

Heraldic maps

Heraldic maps are beautiful works of art, made in two versions. The first shows the map in the centre, with coats of arms painted around it and their names in Gothic script. If the subject matter concerns, for example, cities in a particular region or country, an additional element that fills such a map can be the inclusion of mini flags, positioned according to the geographical location of the city. The second version shows a map on which coats of arms have been directly applied. Heraldic maps are produced using mixed techniques on formats no smaller than A2, usually on canvas or painting board.

Battle maps

These unconventional handicrafts, find their audience among enthusiasts of the history of battles and wars. Producing them is a major challenge. The work consists of a map contained in the central part, on which the positions of the armies taking part in the battle are plotted. The map is enriched with a number of geographical elements (rivers, roads, buildings, vegetation, landmarks, etc.

Silhouettes of the military formations and the commanders themselves can be found on both sides, at the top of the craft. These can be complemented by coats of arms, the types of weapons used in battle and a description of the course of the war effort. Such maps are made using mixed techniques along with the addition of ink. The formats used for them start from A2 upwards. The material is usually canvas or painter’s board, sometimes wood or plywood. To give them a special character, they are often aged with a patina.

History of regions and cities

These handicrafts take us back to the chronological history of a city or region. They make excellent decorations in offices, offices as well as homes. They are an unusual gift for anyone who feels a strong bond with a particular place. They can take the most varied forms of presentation, ranging from a family tree-like account, a line diagram, a fan, or a framed text covering the most important events. The focal point may also be a painted coat of arms or a map of the city or region, with straight lines or branches imitating a tree. It can also be a wreath surrounding such a coat of arms or map, the leaves of which are filled with the dates of various events. The top or bottom of the work can be filled with a city skyline, a landscape or some object that represents a symbol of that place. The techniques used in such handicrafts are mainly acrylic and watercolour. The material can be canvas, painting board, watercolour paper or wood. These are usually large works, so a format of A2 and above is needed. The exception to this is a story in text alone, without other elements, where A3 format can be used.

Historical maps

To kolejne piękne rękodzieła, przedstawiające zarówno te wielkie imperia jak i mniejsze państwa, krainy historyczne czy plany miast i twierdz, istniejące w poprzednich stuleciach. Mapy wypełnia bogata treść, zdobione mogą być szeroką paletą kolorów ale również ukazać je można poprzez zastosowanie jednej barwy i jej cieniowanie. Dzieło wypełnia tytuł, legenda, róża wiatrów, niekiedy herb oraz zarys dziejów takiego państwa, królestwa czy imperium. Innym sposobem może być przedstawienie zmian granic państwowych na przestrzeni wieków. To nie lada gratka dla miłośników historii i kartografii jednocześnie. Techniki stosowane przy wykonaniu tych wyjątkowych map to przede wszystkim akryl, gwasz i akwarela. Najlepszym materiałem do namalowania takiego dzieła jest płótno bądź płyta malarska w formacie od A2 i więcej.

Geogprahical maps

Geographical maps have always been of wide interest to a large group of cartography enthusiasts. They undoubtedly make a beautiful commemorative gift. Among the most popular geographical maps that the author paints are maps of the world with a breakdown by country, maps of continents, countries, regions, cities and often islands. Maps are painted using both a single colour and a whole range of colours. They often depict a variety of phenomena, such as administrative divisions or landforms, the river system, lakes and their barymetry, the course of mountain ranges and high points, as well as maps of plant formations and relief. Maps of countries, cities or regions with coats of arms next to them are very popular. In this case, the map is usually of a single colour, below which basic information about the place is contained in a frame. All maps are made using mixed techniques (acrylic, tempera or watercolour, less often oil), with drafting ink used for the inscriptions. The material on which they are usually created is canvas, painter’s board, watercolour paper, wood and plywood. Map formats start at A3 and above. The time to produce handicrafts of this type varies greatly due to the multiplicity and complexity. The end result compensates for the waiting time for the handicraft.