The Art of Iconography
The Icons presented in this segment of my website were written over a period of five years of study with The Prosopon School of Iconography taught by Master Iconographer, Vanislav Andreyev and his apprentices.
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Arch Angel Gabriel
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St. John the Baptist
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St. Paul the Apostle
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Egg Tempera is the medium used with all natural pigments and egg yoke to make the paint. Icons are painted in the Russian Byzantine Tradition. They are done on a wooden board that is prepared first with a linen cloth applied and then ten layers of gesso (specially mixed) and sanded smooth to make ready for the image that is to take place.
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Mary the Mother of God
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There are many steps in writing an icon and each step has very significant symbolism and theology. An Artist expresses their imagination and feelings. Icon Writers leave more in accordance with what the church requirements are - even if it contradicts his own desires.
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St. Steven the
First Martyr and
Deacon
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