On a very fundamental level, we can define spirituality as everything influencing our physical world and our soul. The invisible effects every one of us. In fact, this invisible part of ourselves is the very essence of our lives and spirituality. Clarifying how to define spirituality differently is part of being in the physical world. We have spiritual experiences all the time. Spirituality is not just about recognizing mystery unseen, but consciously seeking to develop a greater sensitivity ... Read More about How to Define Spirituality Differently
How to Book for Embossing Metal
Historically, the many well-known icons of the Virgin Mary included hand tooled pewter and silver halos. For iconographers today, saints with halos embellished in pewter is still a thriving art form in many countries, especially in Mexico. Inspired Byzantine iconographers use metal foil for embossing pewter, chasing and engraving to accent sacred art. Valentin Gomez and Mary Jane Miller’s new How to book for Embossing Metal: Templates and Beginner Techniques is perfect. For tooling pewter ... Read More about How to Book for Embossing Metal
Icon, Peter walks on the Water
Faith unleashes the supernatural. We can live on a boat for security or on the waters of faith where we might drown. The gospels of Matthew, Mark, and John all record Peter and Jesus walking on the water. Peter asked Jesus, “If it is you Jesus can I too walk on water.” He acknowledges Jesus’ has bent the law of nature, and calls to him before the other disciples. In the Icon, Peter walks on the water with the help and encouragement of Jesus. In the story, Jesus commands Peter to “come” to ... Read More about Icon, Peter walks on the Water
God and Egg Tempera Technique
Icon Painting Technique new Book The infinite range of imagination and potential found in Classic iconography has influenced my life. I have been trying for 2 decades to artistically merge my respectful fascination with the tradition and contemporary interpretation. Therefore the images on the web sites do not always come from any classic tradition or inspired doctrine. The experience of God and the egg tempera technique has been transformative. Fifteen hundred years ago the early icon ... Read More about God and Egg Tempera Technique
Union between Spirit and Flesh
Images of Mary, the Mother of God imbue so many qualities lost in contemporary society. There are as many images, commentaries, orthodox rules and meditations on icons of Mary as there are persons who pray. The union between spirit and flesh, mother and child point to the same teaching: relationship in the moment. “Do not talk about your knowledge before God but approach him like a child and listen.” St Simeon “The tongue and heart moving are two keys to prayer, the vibration they ... Read More about Union between Spirit and Flesh
