Imperfectly Period

Another local scribe is used to only painting pre-printed blank awards and is uncomfortable trying her hand at art and certainly not calligraphy. But we need some local ones which are originals and I did the rest so she can paint to her heart's content, which is why this one's cropped.

Second time working on black.  Black on black was surprisingly hard. This year I'm focusing on less tracing/more freehand and speed since I always feel I go so slow. The exemplars

Wow, I cannot take clear photos to save my life. 😅

I was asked to design a sort of award for kids who completed the scavenger hunt at Fall Fair, one they could colour.  Since I came down with Crown Crud, I was crunched for time as I also had to prep everything for the Guild Hall ahead of time so others could set up my displays. I got permission from Their Highnesses to "forge" their signatures with modern titles for the sake of non-SCAdian understanding. Only thing I'm not happy with is I forgot to include this funky dude on the top vine.

Just look at her ridiculous face!

Terrible lighting unfortunately. I'd mistakenly thought this was finished until I packed it for the event.  Had to do finishing details 6 inches from the recipient who was also combat scribing!  I have red folder I use for transport so I popped it up between us like a DnD GM screen.  Was a total surprise to her. 😈 Her favourite colour is pink and I had some shimmery pink from an ink advent calendar that I used.