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Illumination

Mamluk Scroll or Going Out of the Comfort Zone

A couple of weeks ago I was contacted by the Signet of the East with a potential scroll assignment. Pandemic had me scale back a lot of my scribing and participation because of home life etcetera, so I was eager to get back into it. The added benefit was that this particular award was for … Continue reading »

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Isabel’s Sable Bear

**Now that this has been finally given I can post this article! I only started writing this article 6 months ago! Stupid COVID…* This particular scroll was one that I assigned myself. We didn’t have anything in the inventory of blanks on hand that I thought would fit for Isabelle and her Sable Bear. I … Continue reading »

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Art is Good for Me

As we ended week 7 of quarantine I was really feeling down. I had to take a long hard look at what I could do to get myself out of the funk. My solution is that I needed art. Art is good for getting me to relax. For the last several weeks of school, like … Continue reading »

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Newest Scroll & Issues with Perg

One of the many hobbies I do within the SCA is illumination. I love painting a scroll. I get to pain pretty things and be creative. Like most artists, I’m never truly happy with my finished product and I grumble a great deal through the process. This particular piece was more difficult than average and … Continue reading »

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First Scroll Assignment & Annual Pennsic Prep

Back at the end of April I was asked if I thought I’d be up for taking my first scroll assignment. I was more than a little nervous since these tend to me more geared toward the recipient and it’s held up in court for everyone to see. It did not help that my previous … Continue reading »

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A New Hobby – Beginner Illumination

I need a new hobby like I need another hole in my head. Nevertheless I’ve taken it on! Continue reading »

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