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Book Synopsis: Iconography and Meditation is an introduction to Icon Painting and their Secret Techniques revealed through the practice. This book reads as a step-by-step guide, for how to create your own icon.
The 12-step sequence is a simplified road map for proceeding from vision to creation. Every step is accompanied by suggested meditations to focus the mind with more awareness on who we are painting. However, while easy to follow detailed instructions about technique and materials are provided, my main objective is to emphasize the mystical experience of the process itself.
The painter or writer of an icon will come to better understand the two natures of Christ – flesh and spirit. The mystery is revealed in the process and meditation technique. St. Athanasius says: “Christ became man that man might become God.” This simple statement has intrigued and confounded me my whole adult life. Eight words explain perfectly the relationship of flesh and spirit and how they are inextricably connected. When the icon painter paints an image of the divines invisible nature it is the same sort of relationship. Painting from the heart, leaving an imprint of our prayer.
Mystical concepts are inspirational, and take a lifetime to fully grasp. I stumbled into icon painting with egg tempera and earth pigments. Discovering Organic Egg Tempera and its Secret Techniques inspired my desire to paint icons. For three decades I have experimented with different forms of prayer. Saints and theologians gave me a solid foundation for meditation; sitting for long periods of time in silence. The awareness of simplicity, of just breathing as a miraculous thing. The concept of ground stone and the inexhaustible dimension of mind made a strong impression upon me.
Through meditation I found a new way to commune with the Spirit, and painting images with Mother Earth using egg tempera. If you can grasp the inter-relationship of flesh and spirit in any one aspect of your life, then it is possible to see it run like an electrical current through all of life.
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Unlock the secrets of Icon Painting and their Secret Techniques with our groundbreaking book, Iconography and Meditation. This step-by-step guide will take you on a transformative journey, teaching you how to create your very own icon. Immerse yourself in the 12-step sequence, a simplified roadmap that leads from vision to creation. Along the way, you'll discover the power of meditation, with suggested practices to deepen your connection with the subject of your painting. This is not just a book about technique and materials, it's a mystical experience that will help you understand the profound nature of the process itself.
St. Athanasius once said, "Christ became man that man might become God." These powerful words capture the essence of the relationship between flesh and spirit. As you paint an image of the divine's invisible nature, you will truly grasp the interconnectedness of these two realms. Each stroke of your brush will be imbued with prayer and leave an indelible imprint of your spiritual journey. Let our book be your guide as you delve into the profound and inspirational world of icon painting.
For over three decades, I have devoted myself to the practice of meditation and explored various forms of prayer. Through this journey, I stumbled upon the remarkable technique of Organic Egg Tempera and its Secret Techniques. This ancient method, combined with earth pigments, allowed me to create awe-inspiring icons that transcend the physical realm. Ground stone and the vast dimension of mind became my muse, guiding my creative process. With each stroke, I found a new way to commune with the Spirit and express my deepest spiritual yearnings.
Discover the untold beauty and wisdom that lies within the art of icon painting. Grasp the inter-relationship of flesh and spirit, and witness how it permeates every aspect of your life. Embrace the mystical journey of Iconography and Meditation and unleash the power of your creative spirit.
Ready to embark on your own spiritual journey through icon painting? Be inspired and start creating your own masterpiece today. Get your copy of Iconography and Meditation now!
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