Traditional painting techniques
EXPLORING ICON PAINTING
AND EGG TEMPERA
Learning the process of icon painting according to the principles
of egg tempera. Traditional technique which has been used in icon painting (and
other paintings) for centuries.
Especially beneficial for:
Students of art history and subjects related to history and
arts.
People who are looking for more meaningful, fulfilling life.
People who would like to explore new ways of expressing their
personal spirituality.
Edinburgh School of
Icon Painting can offer weekend workshops or tasters which can run all over
UK, particularly in Scotland, and worldwide.
I`m interested in how people from different communities have
different way of working with brush and paint. How our personality and
experience changes the way we approach art, in particular icon painting as a
spiritual art.
Icon painting is not only an art but also a spiritual
practise which gives people an opportunity to find a deeper meaning in their
lives. Stop for a moment. Take a break from their busy lives.
This is how the project called Edinburgh School of Icon
Painting came to life. Showing alternative form of art as a practice for
everyone, not only artists and people with skills. Encouraging people with
different backgrounds and experiences to become creative.
I use organic materials which are dry pigments, egg yolk,
lime wood panels, gesso, gold leaf, olifa varnish, etc.
Provided materials:
Wooden panels with gesso.
Dry pigments (12 colours)
Squirrel brushes.
Egg yolk, wine.
Images of icons.
Shellac.
Time: 12 hours
1. Brief introduction to the history and technique.
2. Discussing differences in composition and facial features,
like long nose, large eyes etc. Meaning of these changes.
3. Students will make their own drawings based on the images
provided.
4. Transferring completed drawing onto wooden panels provide.
5. Preparation of binding medium made of egg yolk and wine. Instructions
on how to mix dry pigments and medium and how to use “dry brush” technique.
6. Improving drawing with the brush and building grounds for
all parts of painting.
7. Improving technique of layering with thin coats.
8. Building shapes with lights and highlights.
9. Working on details.
10. Finishing work with application of shellac which is used as
a varnish.
11. Gold gilding could be included if workshop runs 1 hour
longer (this depends on a number of students).
At the end of workshop student should be able to produce one
small icon.
Gain confidence to experiment with the technique.
Gain basic knowledge of the technique and the idea behind
iconography.
Learn basic principles of egg tempera, dry brush work,
layering, building form with lights.
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