New emblazonment of arms for a private arminger. Rendered by Chad Krouse, 2024. |
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Sunday, September 29, 2024
Old Arminger, Fresh Arms
Saturday, September 28, 2024
New Arminger
New personal coat of arms for a dear friend. Rendered by Chad Krouse, 2024. |
New crest. Rendered by Chad Krouse, 2024. |
Draft badge idea for the new arminger. Rendered by Chad Krouse, 2024. |
Personal banner of arms, private arminger. Left the field on this pure black. Rendered by Chad Krouse, 2024. |
I seen examples of using a faded black whenever the field is Sable (black) to avoid an otherwise stark heaviness. I tried this with the arms and then left the field on the flag pure black to show the difference. I'm waiting to see which the new arminger prefers. I love this simple design.
Friday, September 27, 2024
36th International Congress of Genealogical and Heraldic Sciences
What an incredible week in Boston! Attending the 36th International Congress of Genealogical and Heraldic Sciences was truly special--the first time this gathering has been held in the US. The action took place inside Old South Church on Boylston Street in the heart of the Back Bay area.
And there were so many highlights.
First and foremost, meeting colleagues for the first time in person was truly memorable. It is astonishing how one can write, share, and collaborate with others while never having met in person. Whether from Facebook, Discord, or even Instagram, it was awesome to put actual faces to usernames. I actually believe, now, that having met so many folks in person has enriched those professional relationships while giving me an even great depth of appreciation for who they are and their contributions to our field.
I was able to connect with fellow board members from the American Heraldry Society as well as the College of Arms of Foundation.
Title slide from my presentation. |
Secondly, it was a high honor to have been selected to present a portion of my research on Pierre de Chaignon la Rose (1872-1941) during the Congress. To say I felt pressure to give la Rose the appreciation he deserves--especially in his adopted hometown of Boston--would be an understatement.
Slide showing la Rose's breakdown via frequency distribution for his heraldic work in the Episcopal Church. Click to enlarge. |
I spent a lot of time, perhaps too much, in creating all the digital emblazonments for the presentation. I wanted everything to be streamlined and in full color so that audience participants could visually understand la Rose's methods. In exactly 30-minutes, I think I was able to do justice for the American heraldic designer without belaboring any minute point which I may have felt critical for understanding.
Example of how la Rose used the ancestral arms of the Dominican Order to create new identities for US-based Dominican institutions. Click to enlarge. |
Now as the Congress winds down today, I will write my article to be published in the Congress journal in 2025--another extraordinary opportunity to make a meaningful contribution for la Rose!
Saturday, September 21, 2024
A Proper House At Last
The coat of arms of the College of Guardians of the Holy House of Walsingham. Rendered by Chad Krouse, 2024. |
The coat of arms of the College of Guardians of the Holy House of Walsingham. Rendered by Chad Krouse, 2024. |
Banner of arms laid out for a 3ft x 5ft flag. Rendered by Chad Krouse, 2024. |