Introducing Katherine – iconographer, mother, Christian Having recorded my podcast, I’m really happy to share the first episode. https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/1226603 This is such a new experiment – I am hoping to have monthly episodes, combining answers to questions from Patreons, as well as talking about Orthodox life in western Europe, iconography and techniques, as well as …
Dear Patreons- I am really excited to share a sneak peek of the digital icon I’m working on. God willing St Xenia of Rome will be finished today. Patreon subscribers will get a behind the scenes deep dive into the process, from first sketch to finishing details, a line drawing and a digital sample palette …
Icons are often – but not always – gilded, that is finished with gold leaf. Some indeed are completely covered in gold leaf and then painted over – years ago I tried this technique in the mandorla around Christ in the icon of the Transfiguration which is now in the parish of the Archangel Gabriel in Glasgow. …
After announcing the workshops this year, I’ve had several emails from people who want to come along but don’t know where to begin. Looking at finished, gilded icons is a daunting prospect, no matter your artistic background but particularly if you are a beginner with little experience in art of any kind. Let me start by …
