Byzantine Iconography Painting Series 2: Hair and Beards 1

🎨 Byzantine Iconography Painting Series 2: Mastering Hair and Beards ✨

Course Headline:

Short Hair and Short Beards - Dive into Byzantine Artistry!

Embark on a Creative Journey with Byzantine Iconography Painting Series 2!

Welcome to the second installment of our comprehensive online course, where we'll delve deeper into the intricate world of Byzantine Iconography. This series is dedicated to painting one of the most striking elements of Byzantine art: hair and beards! ‍♂️🧔🏽

Who is this for?

• Aspiring artists with a foundation in face drawing and basic painting techniques from our previous series. Drawing Faces and Painting Series Part 1: Painting Basics.

Your Creative Adventure Awaits - Break It Down:

(This series is divided into three accessible parts for your ease of learning)

Part 1: Short Hair & Short Beards 💇‍♂️🧯

• Begin with the essence of simplicity by painting short hair styles like that of St Dimitrios and a short beard similar to Christ's.
• Step-by-step guidance tailored for beginners, ensuring you lay a solid foundation before tackling more complex elements.

Part 2: Long Hair & Long Beards - The Flowing Splendor 📏

• Explore the art of long, flowing locks and full beards, capturing the majesty and grace in your iconography.

Part 3: Curly Hair & Grey Beards - Textures and Nuances 👔

• Discover the secrets to painting curly hair and grey beards, bringing realistic textures and subtle nuances to your Byzantine icons.

Materials You'll Need:

🎨 Basic Materials List:

• Pigments:

  • Yellow Ochre (or Iron Oxide Yellow)
  • Iron Oxide Black
  • Light Mars Red (or Red Ochre)
  • Medium Mars Red
  • Titanium White

• Egg Emulsion:

  • Fresh Eggs
  • White Wine (to preserve the eggs)
  • Lavender or Basil essential oil (as a preservative and fragrant addition)

• Tools & Supplies:

  • 2 Plastic dropper bottles for egg emulsion and water
  • Paint brushes: rounds with a good tip, flats, and riggers
  • Palette for mixing paints (consider a glass or plexiglass sheet)
  • Water container for cleaning brushes
  • Paper towel
  • High-quality hot press watercolour paper for practice exercises

• Resource PDFs:

  • Detailed photographs of each stage in the painting process
  • References of related Byzantine icons to guide your strokes

Course Inclusions:

• Expertly crafted tutorials
• Comprehensive guides for each element
• Step-by-step resource PDFs with visual guidelines and references
• The opportunity to create stunning Byzantine iconography art pieces! 🌟

Join us on this artistic journey and bring the eternal elegance of Byzantine Iconography into your art. Whether you're an enthusiast or a professional artist, this course is designed to enhance your painting skills and deepen your understanding of iconic beauty. 🎭

Enroll now and start transforming your canvas into a timeless piece of art! 🖌️✨