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Welcome to my website. I’m a revivalist- using my God given talents of painting and teaching to build and establish the Kingdom of God here on earth. Thank you for having a look, and I hope you are blessed!
Welcome to my website. I’m a revivalist- using my God given talents of painting and teaching to build and establish the Kingdom of God here on earth. Thank you for having a look, and I hope you are blessed!
Christine putting a final varnish on Icon Commission
Icon painting classes are a way of helping us to engage with God’s work in a visual and meaningful way. You can use this class to simply watch and learn, or paint along with it. Each session will be recorded so that it can be played back anytime later.
Each step of writing the icon will be demonstrated and a recording of each class will be provided for each student to review.
These classes are designed for absolute beginners but will be enjoyed also by those more experienced. Sometimes even advanced iconographers can benefit from going back to basics and re -learning and getting rid of old habits, as well as being introduced to new materials and techniques.
Most of these classes are designed for complete beginners with no previous experience in art at all. Particularly recommended for complete beginners: The Good Shepherd class explains the basic Byzantine color palette, how to paint using egg tempera, how to make the egg mixture, and how to make and mix the colors. The Archangel Raphael class , Color Mixing part II, is a continuation and development from the Good Shepherd class. You can also start with this class, but the Good Shepherd explains a lot of the basic concepts.
The Madonna and Child class uses the beautiful Rublev icon as the model and includes demonstrations of gold leaf assiste. Fine for beginners and intermediate. This class employs the proplasmos (petit lac, using roskrish and floats) method of icon writing. Prosopon students will be familiar with this method.
Christ Pantocrator class, using the famous Rublev, Face of Christ as our model, this class demonstrates the membrane technique which employs a more controlled approach using more individual brush strokes and clear lines.
Saint George Slaying the Dragon class, further talks and demonstrations of color development in Byzantine icons, learning more about the legend of Saint George as an archetype of good fighting evil, with God’s help
Sacred Geometry class, Christ Enthroned, original by Andre Rublev. This class is a must for beginners and intermediate iconographers. It explains the importance of sacred geometry in iconographic compositions and delineates the differences between a religious painting and an icon through the use of geometry demos and lectures.
.Saint John the Theologian serves as our model for this class which focuses on features of the iconographic face, three quarter view, shading, painting with a dry brush, understanding tonality and light in icons. We also learn more about who Saint John was and his role in writing Revelations in the Bible.
The Baptism of Jesus, or the Epiphany class we discuss the Byzantine approach to inverse perspective while painting this meaningful icon.
The Mary Magdalene class paints the beautiful icon with delicate, transparent veils of color, the membrane technique and proplasmos are used interchangeably as needed, and we create an original interpretation of the Byzantine icon while also learning more about Mary Magdalene
Sinai Christ Icon class demonstrations of Kolner gold leaf application for more decorative, shiny gold leaf
.Apocalyptic Archangel Michael class, Sacred Geometry in drawing and composition.
Holy Trinity Icon class paints the famous Holy Trinity Icon originallyc reated by andrei Rublev for the Holy Trinity Monastery in Russia.
Archangel Michael in Battle class The original icon is in the Cathedral of archangels in Moscow. We use Lectio Divina and relevant holy Scriptures for each session to help us draw near to the saint we are depicting.
All courses are hosted on the thinkific learning platform and can be seen at : online.iconwritingclasses.com
Christine Hales’ knowledge of iconography us extensive and her expertise and talent for teaching is dwarfed only by her sacred gift for icon writing. She is the complete package, artist, teacher, and vessel!'“, Jennifer Gandia
“I found the experience liberating and empowering, your kindness an excellent guide and the ways you have simplified the process freeing.” Kristine Vallon “Working with Christine was a joy. Her love for the icons and for teaching others is contagious. You can’t help but fall in love with icon painting too!” Luciana
“I could never have imagined that having no painting background I would actually be able to create an icon that I am completely delighted with, and in the process, feel touched by the Divine. Such is the fruit from working under the compassionate guidance of a Master in the field of icon writing. Christine Hales imparts knowledge, confidence, enthusiasm and profound wisdom into the process of icon writing. This workshop has changed my life by providing a transformation both within and without. Thank you Christine!” Sharon
“ Christine is a gentle and encouraging guide who has deepened my appreciation of iconography and fostered a love of icon writing/painting in this beginner.” Rev. Christopher Eshelman
Christine is a gifted teacher with real spiritual sensitivity. She creates a prayerful atmosphere for much needed refreshment as we both learn about icons and practice creating them. At many points throughout the retreat, God speaks to us. She has the gift of creating community among students who are brand new or have taken many classes with her. Her care in preparing for each course shines through..
TO GET AN IDEA OF MATERIALS INVOLVED, VIST CHRISTINE’S STUDENT RESOURCES PAGE, OR CLICK ON A CLASS at: onlineiconwritingclassew.com FOR THE MATERIALS LIST.
