The infinite range of imagination and potential found in Classic iconography has influenced my life. For 3 decades I have artistically merged my respectful fascination for Meditation, Iconography, God, and Egg Tempera.The contemporary interpretation has been surprising. My contemporary icon paintings do not always come from a traditional or inspired doctrine. I have been given the desire to paint, and at times feel like a slave to it. The icons picked me! The work explores both contemporary life ... Read More about Meditation, Iconography, God, and Egg Tempera
Modern Icon Painting, Welcoming Stillness
Nationally known Mary Jane Miller has been invited to St Cecilia's Episcopal Church in Round Top, Texas for a first-time modern icon painting retreat, March 6 th to 10 th 2023. Three decades ago, Mary Jane Miller invited her friend JJ to a workshop being given at a local Catholic church in Johnson City Tenn. An Orthodox priest named Father Brennan was going to teach and give short lectures each day about iconography. His presentation, images and ideas were given as a classic approach to icon ... Read More about Modern Icon Painting, Welcoming Stillness
How to become a Successful Iconographer with Spiritual Insight
I think there is a difference between how to become a successful iconographer known in the church and a technician for reproducing sacred icon images in egg tempera. On the one hand we work within a tradition and on the other, the earth pigments used in egg tempera teach the painter about timelessness and spiritual presence. The medium and process of painting in stone reminds me I am created by God, I am from the Earth. In other words, skilled iconographers who immerse themselves in the ... Read More about How to become a Successful Iconographer with Spiritual Insight
Iconography in San Miguel Allende, Mexico
In the heart of Mexico! Ancient Iconography in San Miguel Allende is alive. Amid cobblestone streets, saturated colors, and secret gardens, Mary Jane Miller invites the curious tourist or sojourner into her world of iconography today. San Miguel de Allende, Mexico offers a world of cultural exploration and architectural beauty. The city is a UNESCO site nicknamed "El Corazon de Mexico" the heart of Mexico, and the place she declared her independence from Spain. San Miguel is the ... Read More about Iconography in San Miguel Allende, Mexico
Inspirational Wisdom Icons, the Theology behind Holy Silence
Sophia is the Wisdom Icon, celebrated on December 17. The feast day is placed towards the end of Advent and dedicated to Sofia of the Sacred Wisdom. In the first centuries, the Church had a custom of praying seven great prayers calling on Christ to come. The mysterious titles used in Inspirational wisdom icons, and the theology in holy silence are found in the Isaiah. We hear O Wisdom. O Root! O Key O Light! come to us! On the last seven days of Advent, we exalt and praise the coming ... Read More about Inspirational Wisdom Icons, the Theology behind Holy Silence
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