Hey all! Just like the seven deadly sins, art media have their own tricky behaviors that can be challenging to manage. The secret to mastering them is knowing how to avoid or limit their effects. As a scribe, I’ve made every mistake possible. Those mishaps were my gouache learning experiences, helping me spot its “sins.”…
Hello, scribal artisans! Last Sunday, I had the pleasure of diving into the world of decorative medieval manuscript art techniques at our local SCA scribal gathering. This workshop was on one of the most appealing techniques medieval scribes used – diapered illumination. What is Diapered Illumination? For those new to this term, diapered illumination is…
Hey there, fellow SCA scribes and all who follow this blog! Recently I discovered, to my delight, that the issue I had with my hands — peripheral neuropathy — has subsided enough I can return to painting award scrolls again. After 5 years without using a paint brush I’m rusty. So I’ll be learning some…
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