The deliberate and understood presence of painting hands in iconography is crucial to the content and message of the image. There is ample information for study and reflection as young iconographers begin their understanding and intention. Iconography is an ancient language and painting Byzantine hands say a great deal. They are a delight to paint and there are few icons without hands so learn to paint them well. Excellent article Pinterest images In Greek or Russian Orthodox ... Read More about Painting Hands in Iconography
Book review, Mary Jane Miller books
Book review, Mary Jane Miller by The Right Reverend William O. Gregg, Ph.D. Mary Jane Miller is an accomplished, creative artist in several media. Over a career of over forty years, her work has always been grounded in artistic principle, immense talent, and knowledge of the medium. In her work, you meet a passionate, disciplined, unruly, compassionate woman of aesthetic insight. She is curious and insightful, with an inquiring mind that constantly explores, questions, wonders. Even argues, ... Read More about Book review, Mary Jane Miller books
Artist In Resident Program
Chaos Theory tells us that sometimes as tiny and insignificant as something happening in Wuhan, China sets off a cascade of unpredictable events that change everything. Did it come from God, the same God who used a tiny, insignificant little baby we would come to know as Jesus could change everything for everyone? Who could have known that tiny embryo would shift time and space to bring forth life, death, love and a global influence all in an instant. Mary Jane Miller was an Artist In Resident ... Read More about Artist In Resident Program
Iconographers Paint Byzantine Style Icons
Iconographers cannot stop themselves from trying to paint these sacred images. This is an ancient tradition that is no longer open to a select few or one particular denomination. Iconographers Paint Byzantine Style Icons because the practice demands you think about the sacred. It goes without saying iconographers cannot help but experience a bit of humor along the way. I am not alone, but so many of us have a legitimate love for the practice and we cannot be silenced. A bit of Humor before ... Read More about Iconographers Paint Byzantine Style Icons
Byzantine icons, Message or Revelation
My iconographal mistakes might surprise the viewer in an extra ordinary unorthodox way. Three of my icons in particular fall into the category of ironic errors. Mistakes are inevitable while learning to painting Byzantine icons. Message or Revelation, whatever the outcome, any small subconscious missteps shift the theological norm and challenge orthodoxy. No Mistakes in an Icon I was taught, one who writes icons cannot 'go back', ie rewrite an error or correct a drawing. Taken seriously ... Read More about Byzantine icons, Message or Revelation
