How to Paint Icons: Workbook and journal

Book Synopsis: How to Paint Icons is a practical guide and workbook for focusing on the traditional methods of egg tempera done in the Byzantine style. The journal has the power to take you beyond just a painting of an icon. This book is intended to inspire iconographers. Concentrating on techniques, materials, and insights while archiving your work enhances the iconography practice. Part of the workbook and journal will offer an opportunity to focus on the smaller aspects of icon writing with tips and shared discoveries gained through Miller's experience. Superb examples and illustrations are arranged to help you progress step-by-step. This will be a great guide for icon painting, an addition to your library collection of Books on Iconography. Iconography is undergoing a revival in our twenty-first century, it has entered a non-Orthodox world. The journey of an iconographer surpasses the feeling of being spiritual and becomes knowledge of God written in stone. Mary Jane Miller, has painted in her studio in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico for nearly 30 years. Combining prayer and this sacred art keeps her connected to a lifestyle that celebrates mystery. Prayer and iconography come together in this workbook and study guide for icon painters. This workbook unfolds sequentially by chapters. It provides illustrations, places for recording your commentary, exercises, and helpful hints for navigating through the world of Icon Painting with egg tempera. This instructional workbook is meant for anyone with an interest in the ancient art of icon writing, as practiced ages ago and including our present day. The hope is for you to refine the teachings and expand them into your daily life and practice. How to Paint Icons Workshop and Journal INTRODUCTION to Paint Icons MATERIALS TO PAINT ICONS, Getting started with Materials, Paint Tray Pigment, Colors, Storing Earth Pigments, Boards Eggs PAINTING AN ICON, The art of painting icons, Image choice, Deciding what to paint, Googling for images EMBELLISHMENTS FOR YOUR ICON PAINTING, Studies of commonly found icon characteristics, Hands Highlights Eyes LETTERING AND FONTS TO PAINT ICONS, Making letters for Icon Finishing BEST TIME TO PAINT Icons, Graphs and outlines for focusing our time, Record an insight, Why take a workshop ARCHIVING YOUR ICON CHOICES, Your Collection, Your Progression RESOURCES FOR HOW TO PAINT ICONS, Contact info, Links, Material, Read more