For today's do now, Google image search "Illuminated manuscript." Find an appealing layout and post it to your blog. Also on your blog, answer the questions about the layout you chose in the form of a short paragraph:

1) How is the body text aligned? (is it randomly placed? is it in line with a border? its in line with a border 

2) How does the illuminated letter fit into the body text? it has good texture to it 

3) Is there a border? Describe the border. the border is all around the picture 

4) Are there any pictures apart from the letter? yes there are pictures apart from the letter 

Using the layout you chose as a guide, start immediately to continue working on your letter. Stay tuned for a demonstration!