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From this to that: St John the Baptist
Posted on October 1, 2018
Below are progression photos taken during the process of writing an icon of St John the Baptist. Enjoy!
Trace the big lines
Begin the background colors
Complete background colors (no paint in the halo...
Symbolism and Color
Posted on September 24, 2018
Symbolism
It all means something: the position of hands, fingers, and the body, along with facial features, clothing, and objects
a person standing in profile indicates one who is not open to the divine or has...
A VERY brief history of icons, materials, and design
Posted on September 17, 2018
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.
-- Colossians 1:15
Etymology
The Latin word icon, which comes from the Greek eikōn, means a likeness or image.
The Basics
If theology is...
A to Z Topics
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