While on an artists retreat in Vaughan Park, Auckland, New Zealand, I was to paint a series of sacred images called On Holy Ground. The term of the scholarship allowed me two months to paint an idea and series of modern sacred icons about God’s love for creation. What Sacred Images Would I Paint? After receiving the topic, I wanted to meditate on God’s love. In specific, the love circulating the globe without chaos, and instead with unity. So I meditated on God’s love that circulates ... Read More about Sacred Images Representing God’s Love For Creation
Prayer in Icon Painting: It Exists
I have curated a collection of diverse images, encompassing both ancient and modern, with the aim of demonstrating why prayer in icon painting and meditation are crucial for contemporary iconographers. It is evident that without these practices of reflection and inner contemplation, we cannot fully grasp the profound beauty and enigmatic nature that lies within the art of iconography. Prayer in Icon Painting Seen Throughout History Ancient icon writing, also known as iconography, holds ... Read More about Prayer in Icon Painting: It Exists
Prayerful Meditation through Art
Prayerful meditation is an essential part of our life, whether it is through actual prayer, meditation through painting, or simple observation. In the world, we exist on as many as three levels of consciousness. It is not that difficult to understand. The first level is the physical body, which connects us to the tangible world. This level fulfills our basic needs. It is the level on which all living being live. We wake, we work, we eat, we sleep. The second level is the mind. It is here ... Read More about Prayerful Meditation through Art
An Artist’s Perception of Iconography
For the artist, modern iconography remains deeply rooted in ancient artistic tradition while at the same time embracing modern abstract distortion. The technique, shapes, colors, and message employed in painting icons exemplify simplicity and reveal the essence of humanity. In my icon paintings, I can sometimes glimpse the Christ that resides within each of us. It is that part of us that transcends our imperfections, beliefs, and idiosyncrasies to become something bigger and more ... Read More about An Artist’s Perception of Iconography
Sacred Art Painting, Two Workshops in Georgia
ATLANTA , GEORGIAHoly Innocents' Episcopal Church October 23th to October 27th, 2023 Information contact Rev Bill Murray Phone 404-255-4023 bmurray@holyinnocents.org AND BLAIRSVILLE , GEORGIA St Clare’s Episcopal Church , October 30th to November 3rd Information contact Rev Liz Schellingerhoudt, phone 706-745-0607 email liz@stclaresepiscopal.orgCost 480.00 USD Where A Sacred Art Becomes Meditation Byzantine-style iconography has the potential to reflect humankind's continual joy and ... Read More about Sacred Art Painting, Two Workshops in Georgia
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