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Book Synopsis: Step-by-step instructions for painting icons, from original drawings through finished product. This is the sequel to the author's previous work, A Brush with God, for advanced beginners, intermediate, and advanced iconographers. It presents greater detail and instructions for creating entirely new icons. One major feature of this book is the full-page sketches that artists can photocopy and use as the basis of their own icons, providing a unique and much-requested resource. Includes eight full-color plates of the author's original icons.
Chapters and topics include:
- Introduction and contemporary reflections on iconography, spirituality, and technique.
- Highlighting folds on full-length figures, including black and white renderings of draped legs, arms, and torsos.
- Architectural and landscape renderings in Byzantine iconography, including background shadow and highlighting techniques, plus inverse perspective.
- Festal icons, involving multiple figures, landscapes, architecture, furniture, vegetation, and animals.
- Construction of heads, figures, and analysis of whole compositions, sacred geometry and proportion.
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Welcome to Another Brush with God: Further Conversations about Icons! This sequel to the author's previous work, A Brush with God, takes you on a captivating journey into the world of icon painting. Whether you are an advanced beginner, intermediate, or advanced iconographer, this book is designed to enhance your skills and expand your creativity.
What sets this book apart is its step-by-step instructions, guiding you from original drawings all the way to the finished product. But that's not all - we have included full-page sketches that you can easily photocopy and use as a foundation for your own beautiful icons. This exclusive resource is exactly what every artist needs to dive deeper into the art of iconography.
Immerse yourself in the captivating chapters and topics covered in this book. From an introduction that explores the connection between iconography, spirituality, and technique, to detailed instructions on highlighting folds and creating architectural and landscape renderings, this book has it all.
But wait, there's more! Feast your eyes on eight full-color plates showcasing the author's original icons. These vibrant visuals will inspire you and give you a glimpse of the incredible possibilities that await you.
Are you ready to take your iconography skills to the next level? Don't miss out on this opportunity to add Another Brush with God: Further Conversations about Icons to your collection. Start creating your own masterpieces today!
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