Tag Archives: illumination

Logan’s Silver Hammer

Posted on December 10, 2018 by

Being able to work on this was truly a joy.  The work that Count Logan has done in researching banners and then teaching others, well . . . he gets it.  And his work truly is amazing. When I started … Continue reading →

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Applying a Medieval Aesthetic to Modern Art

Posted on December 6, 2018 by

As modern people playing a medieval game, we sometimes bring references to our modern loves within our time in the Society, whether it be through subtle cosplay or what goes into a particular piece of art that we create for … Continue reading →

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Achieve!, or the Diary of making an Achievement of Arms

Posted on November 19, 2018 by

Achievement of Arms are a period way to show off one’s accomplishments in the SCA, as combined with one’s heraldic device.  I had the great fortune to create a conjugal coat of arms for my Byzanbestie Anna and her husband Gieffrei, … Continue reading →

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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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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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