Byzantine Iconography Painting Series 1: Painting Basics (3)

🚀 Byzantine Iconography Painting Series 1: Painting Basics 🎨

Course Headline:

Introduction to Painting Byzantine Icons with Bridget Hayes

Welcome, Aspiring Iconographer!

Embark on an enchanting journey into the world of Byzantine iconography, where the power of spiritual expression meets timeless artistic technique. In this comprehensive course, you'll explore the fundamental principles and techniques of Byzantine icon painting, focusing on mastering the essential elements before tackling more complex compositions. 🌟

Course Overview:

• Limited Tetrachrome Palette: Dive into the rich world of color using only four pigments to create a spectrum of hues that resonate with depth and tradition.
• Garment Types: Practice painting a variety of garments, which are the focal points in full-figure icons. Remember, the essence of an icon lies not just in the face but in the drapery!

🎨 Lesson Highlights:

• Lesson 10: Unlock the secrets to painting luminous yellow garments that capture the eye and soul.
• Lesson 11: Learn to depict black garments with radiance and elegance, even in a tradition where they're not historically prominent.
• Lesson 12: Master the art of portraying gold garments and objects, adding a touch of grandeur to your iconography.

Materials Needed:

Prepare your workspace with the following materials to ensure you're ready to create:

• Pigments:
  • Yellow Ochre (or Iron Oxide Yellow)
  • Iron Oxide Black
  • Light Mars Red (or Red Ochre)
  • Medium Mars Red
  • Titanium White
  • Optional: Gold Ochre
• Egg Emulsion:
  • Fresh Eggs
  • White Wine (to preserve the egg emulsion)
  • Lavender or Basil essential oil (for a pleasant scent and to retard spoilage)
• Tools:
  • 2 Plastic dropper bottles for mixing egg emulsion and water
  • Various paint brushes (rounds with a fine tip, flat brushes, riggers)
• Supports:
  • A palette for mixing paint (glass or plexiglass optional)
  • Container of water for cleaning brushes
  • Paper towel for mess-free cleanup
• Canvas:
  • Hot press watercolour paper for painting exercises

What to Expect:

As you progress through the lessons, you'll gain a profound understanding of Byzantine iconography. Each step is designed to build upon the previous, ensuring that by the end of this series, you'll have a solid foundation in painting Byzantine icons with confidence and skill. 🌈

Enroll now and transform your artistic ability with the ancient art of Byzantine iconography! Let Bridget Hayes guide you through each stroke, blending tradition with contemporary practice to create icons that are both spiritually significant and visually stunning. 👩‍🎨✨

Join us and become a master of Byzantine Iconography Painting! 🖌️✨

• Lesson 10: Yellow Garments 💛
• Lesson 11: Black Garments 🖤
• Lesson 12: Gold Garments and Objects 💫

Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of Byzantine iconography. Your spiritual and artistic journey awaits! 🛣️✨