More ink.. But this time with color

I got to use teal ink.  Take that!!!

Pen and ink

I think I prefer pen and ink to painting.  I have been in such a slump.  It doesn't help the next 2 months are gonna be hellish.

PENNSIC!!!!

Oh Crap...
Classes are scheduled for War.
Teaching 2 (one with the kid)
Doing the A&S thing
Barony is hosting our 7 Pearls Bardic dinner
and i need new garb for me and girl.


is it time to Panic??

Pictures to come

I finally found some beads I really liked and decided to make some Thank You beads for the A&S event at Pennsic this year.  I signed up and will have a display.  But this year I really want to take a few minutes and walk around the displays. I missed it the last time because I sat with my display.

So I opted for Red beads, shell beads and pearls.  As soon as I find my phone I'll take a picture.

Jack of all trades

I wonder... Could I be my own A&S entry?  How to be a well rounded woman? I can cook, sew, embroider, take care of a child, bake, throw, serve the thrones, host and scribe... All things needed for the Lady of the House. Hmmm...

Ice Dragon

Its the night before Ice Dragon and I am not working on garb. Not working on a scroll. Not freaking out.  I totally forgot something... Not sure what.

I keep forgetting I am a "ship" now....

Ice Dragon

A sneak peek at my first Ice Dragon entry.  Shhhhhhh.

Gifts for friends

I love to do scrolls for friends.  These two are a pair and going out as backlog. 

Work in progress

Goldfinger

This is what Not to do...

Finally!! A picture of me!!

Thanks to Maestro Augusto for the pix!

Rampant Beaver!!

My name and device have passed!!

Gules, a bend vair between two beavers rampant Or.

class ideas

I spent a lovely (drunk) Harvest Raid in the Shire of Heronter talking with several other artists on what classes people are doing, some not teaching large groups but doing one on ones and what we should focus on as artists.

This coming summer I will be attending Pennsic.  What should I teach?
I do plan on doing  Wordsmithing 101.
Maybe Puzzle Initials - you don't need a picture. a letter will do

what other classes would you like see taught in the AEthelmearc Scribal tent?

THL.. WTH!!!???

Summer's End is one of my  favorite events.  Its smaller, and local.  Weather usually pulls in our favor.  It was my first real baronial event.

And yesterday, I was inducted into the Order of the Millrind.  A Grant level Service order.

I'm a bit floored by it all as i didn't expect to get this for a couple more years.  Really.  Mistress Gillian gave me her Millrind pin. And I was carried away to the back of the court by my loving friends..

I serve the Kingdom and Barony not because I have to..  because that is what i do.  I clear tables, I make sure people have what they need.  I do dishes, set up and tear down.  When we have an event, we are welcoming them into Our home.  I am Retainer for Their Excellencies... Its my joy to have our guests and family taken care while they are here.  I get a Marta Stewerty during the events.

Silver Sycamore Sarafina

Silver Sycamore Sarafina, a photo by melblackrose on Flickr.

Pay heed to this missive of splendid artistry! As an inspiration to even the most seasoned artists, Sarafina Kowalewska has offered her talent as a scribe to both Kingdom and Barony. Age does not limit her love of the arts. Fear to try new styles or mediums know no place in her heart.

It is Our wish she shall receive all honors and privileges conveyed by this rank as the newest member of the Order of the Silver Sycamore in hope she will inspire others with her skill, joy and smile.
We, Andreas and Kallista so proclaim this 8th day of September at Summer’s End in the Canton of Beau Fleuve

Scroll by Pani Zofia Kowalewska

Paper: Vellum
Pigment: Natural Pigments
Ink: Higgins Black India Ink

AOA Elrich of the Debatable Lands

AOA Elrich of the Debatable Lands, a photo by melblackrose on Flickr.

Most loyal populace, We Marynard and Liadain, Rex et Regina of this Glorious Sylvan AEthelmeac call forth Elrich of the Debateable Lands to stand before all. He quietly works at the hearth, smyting many a root so all would not go hungry. The devil does not find idle hands as they are busy setting up tents, setting up ranges and targets. And during the Great Pennsic War, laughter and folly could be found as he entertained the children of camp, brightening their day and those around.

We are minded this day to Award him Arms as a sign of his great worth. He shall receive all honors and privileges conveyed by this rank

In testimony whereof We have set Our hands this 24th day of August, Anno Societatis 47, being 2013 in the common reckoning of years at the Seige of Harlach Castle in the Barony Marche of the Debatable Lands.

scroll by Zofia Kowalewska

Paper: Pergamenta
Ink: Higgins Black and Dr Ph Martin Red, Green and Blue

AOA - Puzzle Initial

HelenaLyncolnAOA, a photo by melblackrose on Flickr.

Words and Calligraphy by me

Maynard, by right of arms, King of AEthelmearc and Liadain, Our wise and beautiful Queen, send greetings to all nobles and gentle persons unto whom these presents come. Well pleased are We by the service that Our subject, Helena Lyncoln, hath rendered unto Our realm, most especially that of her loving and heartfelt service at Harvest Raid for many years, and deem it fit to Award her Arms. She shall henceforth have the sole and exclusive right to bear Quarterly gules and azure, four griffins argent. In witness thereof We set Our hands this 20 day of April, A.S.47 in the Shire of Heronter at the Coronation of Maynard and Liadain


paper: Arches 140lb hot press
Ink: Dr Ph Martin black and Red

Wording , no image.. its gone.. booo

I lost an entire thumb drive of images.. but I have the wording.  Here's one I got really creative with.



Many a range has been devised by your hands
In battle your bow has protected these lands
Legends tell of your triumphs, your wit and your love
Lending a hand and even a glove
Resound all, Francois Belgraunde The Bladegatherer
In service to AEthelmearc you sure are a humzinger
Newest Companion to the Millrind you so are named

Done this July 10 AS 45, Let it be Proclaimed.
We, Malcom and Tessa, King and Queen of AEthlemearc,do so declare this by our hands.

It spells MILLRIND on the first letters.

Happy 6 years to me!!

VOID Final Scroll, a photo by melblackrose on Flickr.

I went digging through my old posts. I did my first Kingdom scroll in July of 2008. I've been doing Kingdom Assignments for 5 years. My first scroll ever went out in Dec of 2007. I haven't been at this very long have I.  This scroll is my first.  My Mama did the words/calligraphy.