Scrimdrawing: Introducing a New Word, one for the Dictionary, maybe?
What is scrimdrawing?
The definition is: scrimdrawing, an improvised artwork created by a soldier or airman from found materials, especially applicable when official documents are repurposed. The word scrimdrawing is inspired by the tradition of scrimshaw, a term associated almost exclusively with sailors. It's a new word coined by the writer Amelia Marriette in May 2026.
Amelia Marriette
Jun 16 min read
Friesach, Austria 1947: Wartime Diary & A Lost Watercolour
A 1947 wartime diary entry and a lost Friesach watercolour reveal a young RAF artist’s world. A moving glimpse into post-war Austria and family history.
Amelia Marriette
Feb 218 min read