This tile mural is from an 18th century penmanship lesson, used to teach the kids how to write with a crow quill pen!  Well, lemme tell ya, it was no easier with a brush lol.  The client had me do this one 15 years ago, and when they moved they wanted it in their new house, too.  How's that for loyalty?  I was afraid that getting older had compromised the dexterity of my brush hand.  But it turned out just fine, I am happy to report.