Category Archives: illumination

Eynon’s Boga Hirth Scroll

Posted on September 9, 2018 by

When I got the assignment for this particular scroll, I already had an idea for the art.  Eynon’s persona is a 13th c Welsh archer (which is great for an archery award), but writing the text was going to present … Continue reading →

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Nikolai’s Herald Extraordinary Scroll

Posted on July 16, 2018 by

  When Brigida Gold Falcon reached out to me for a scroll commission, and I got the details, I squee’d.  A lot.  You see, when I got started in the Society, I needed to work on clothing, and a friend … Continue reading →

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KWHSS and yet another scroll diary.

Posted on June 15, 2018 by

  KWHSS was a blast.  I got to hang out with my brothers, the Four Horsemen of the College of Arms, picked up some scribal goodies (and yet, somehow managed to stay under budget), and learned a lot.  Plus, oh, … Continue reading →

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Time for All Things to End

Posted on May 18, 2018 by

I am stepping down from my post as Baronial A&S champion this weekend (it was supposed to be earlier this year, but we ended up moving the event due to inclement weather) – so I had some time to finish … Continue reading →

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Snorri’s Hammer Scroll, or how to pick your battles

Posted on January 24, 2018 by

This is actually a project from last year (December!) that I’ve finally got some time to blog about now. I got a scroll assignment from the Royal Scribe for Damien and Issabell and I was immediately inspired to Do Something … Continue reading →

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2017 SCA Resolutions, revisited. . .

Posted on January 5, 2018 by

Looking back at my SCA resolutions from last year, and I got none of them done. Sigh.  Not.  A.  One.  Now, to be fair, my modern work life was in a crap-ton of flux, but I’m hoping for much smoother … Continue reading →

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Byzantine Bone Box Icon and Queen’s Prize

Posted on September 17, 2017 by

I’ve been quiet lately.  Sorry about that (lots of projects on my plate, lots of items still needing to be done). At any rate, I’ve been quiet as I’ve been working on my Queen’s Prize project. I’ve been intrigued by … Continue reading →

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Elspeth of Stonehaven’s Calon Lily

Posted on April 15, 2017 by

One of the first people I ever met in the SCA was given her Calon Lily this weekend for embroidery, and lucky me, I was given the privilege to not only write her scroll text, but also do the calligraphy … Continue reading →

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Medallions

Posted on November 6, 2016 by

My house, lately, has been the medallion factory. Commissioned by my Pelican, I made these two pieces.  I’ll also be showing the bits that I’m not proud of (because it keeps me humble), so there’s going to be things that … Continue reading →

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Secret Project Roundup

Posted on September 15, 2016 by

I mentioned in Teaser! that I had a lot of secret projects.  And most of them came to fruition yesterday.  So, this post will be all about those secret projects. My house has been the Pelican medallion factory as of … Continue reading →

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