Hired Hand Studios

08/01/2026

Thank you to these amazing patrons that made the final weekend of the 2026 Kentucky Renaissance Fair
one to remember!

If you missed your chance to have your caricature drawn, I can always work from photos and then send you your drawing through the mail. Also, I’ll be at Restin' Holes Middle-earth festival, KHRF’s Celtic Festivaland Highland Games, and the Fenrir Viking Festival.

07/14/2026

07/13/2026

What an amazing Sunday at the Kentucky Renaissance Fair! Even though it rained a good part of the day and my wife and I took an extended break to finally get to see Fortress Dwellers live, we still had several people stop by the tent to have their souvenir caricatures drawn. Thank you to everyone that stopped by to have their drawings done or pick up an ornament, magnet, or pin. You all, like the Fortress Dwellers, kick arse! Huzzah! 

07/12/2026

Thank you to these amazing patrons for stopping by our caricature tent today! You made what started out as a soggy-bottom kind of day turn out to be a fantastic experience. We appreciate every single one of you! As for everyone else, we’ll be back at it tomorrow, so please consider stopping by to have your souvenir caricatures drawn. If any rain clouds pop up, fret not. We provide shipping tubes and plastic bags to keep your caricatures safe and dry why you adventure throughout the Kentucky Highland Renaissance Festival.

07/08/2026

🧙‍♂️🐲Join us for a gathering of fellowship at our Annual Restin' Holes Middle Earth Fest! Free admission and parking.🦋🪵

🪾🦉Spend Sunday, September 6th, 2026 in our magical world! Wander in anytime 11am- 8pm. Everyone is welcome, dressed in garb or everyday attire!🧚‍♀️🍄

⛺️🍗☕️🥃🌮🍩We have 70+ vendors, artists, and food trucks, along with a variety of live entertainment to fill the day with fun for all. If that's not enough, we've added a Quest, activities, contests, silent auction, and a grand finale ending!! Map and schedule are coming soon.🗺🎻🪘🥇🎨🐲

👀🔦Spotlights will now begin! Get ready for a peek of what's in store. Starting with live entertainment. We are so excited about this year's lineup!! You don't want to miss this event.

Any vendors or talent still interested in joining us, contact: Susan Fowler Samudio (859) 325-1632. Limited space still available.

🚨Do not pay anyone a fee! We will NOT ask for money!

⚠️⚠️NO VENDOR FEE!! ANY REQUEST FOR A VENDOR FEE IS A SCAM!!⚠️⚠️

07/06/2026

A huge huzzah and a hearty thank you to these terrific patrons for stopping by to have their caricatures drawn during the Battle of the Seasons Weekend! And an additional thank you to anyone that purchased a wooden pin, magnet, or Christmas ornament. You all are appreciated! ✍️

07/03/2026

An annual tradition continues..
Introducing the 2026 KHRF Wooden Souvenir Christmas Ornaments! They will be available starting this weekend at my Caricature Tent. $15 each or 2 for $25. I will also have some Meet Me at Mikaela’s and Bruce-e’s pins for $5 each.

Also, if there is any interest, I considering offer the Meet Me and Bruce-e’s designs as upscaled magnets.

06/30/2026

Here’s the video I put together for the Kentucky Renaissance Fair. Please share and tag yourself.

I’ll put together smaller videos in the near future. Lots more great footage, but this one briefly highlights most of the acts that I was able to catch.