Her priest and spiritual director introduced her to iconography in 1995 through a workshop taught by iconographer Peter Pearson from New Hope, Pa. Self-Taught Iconographer Writes 'God's Story In Pictures'Īccording iconographer Linette Martin's book, "Sacred Doorways: A Beginner's Guide to Icons," iconography took root in the Byzantine Empire in the fourth century as a visual way of communicating Christian truths.Ĭole is a professional iconographer, who creates, or "writes," the sacred images and instruments of meditative prayer usually associated with Eastern Orthodoxy. While there are no professional iconographer associations across the country, George O'Hanlon, executive director of the California-based Iconofile educational group estimates there are fewer than 100 professional icon painters in the United States. Thomas More College Launches Sacred Art Program Church and Synagogue Library Association You may also be interested in.David Clayton, a leading artist from Great Britain, is trained as both an iconographer and in the Western naturalistic tradition. "Recommended for artists, specifically iconographers, and for libraries in churches of Eastern religions or those with icons as part of worship and faith traditions." Peter Pearson, M.Div., Th.D. "A Brush with God is an informative guide to properly painting your own icon oriented art for such similar purposes, and is highly recommended for its outstanding easy-to-use and exceptionally instructive nature. A few hours with Pearson and a canvas may bridge many a reader's gap between contemplation and action. "This little book is one of the more refreshing titles to appear in the spirituality genre in recent years. She also studied with Russian iconographer Xenia Pokrovsky and her. But most generously, Peter's humble but compelling spirituality-that suffuses all three forms-is his greatest gift to the believer and the Church." a Christmas present of Peter Pearsons guide to painting icons, A Brush with God. "The mastery that Peter Pearson has long brought to the creation of icons, and the skill that he has shared in teaching this art on his icon retreats, he now offers to a broader public in the pages of this book. Concise and practical yet still a comprehensive primer that will prove invaluable to all iconography students." "Much like its author, A Brush with God is a gentle and soulful treatise on the essence of iconography. Hajos learned Orthodox iconography from Valentin Streltsov of Toronto and Peter Pearson of Pennsylvania, and frequently offers workshops on iconography to. Meredith Gould, Ph.D., author of The Catholic Home: Celebrations and Traditions and Come to the Table: A Catholic Passover Seder a valuable resource for beginning and experienced iconographers alike." A Brush with God combines wise reflection with practical instruction. "Through workshops and now this marvelous book, Peter Pearson makes praying with icons entirely accessible to contemporary hearts and minds. Diane Hamel, member of the Liturgical Art and Environment Commission for the Diocese of Grand Rapids, Michigan Self taught for nearly fifteen years, in 1984 he studied with Russian iconographer Dr. His book now beautifully captures his gifts as an iconographer and teacher." PETER PEARSON has been a student oficonography for over thirty years. My first icon retreat with Peter was a transformative experience. It is therefore essential to our spiritual health to be surrounded by images that are life-giving and inspiring. "In our culture images can form us or deform us. "This is a fabulous resource-practical, spiritual and fun." Bio: Jack Pachuta is a contemporary iconographer who has been painting icons for over 25. Iconography - the painting or 'writing' of icons - is a living tradition and perhaps the oldest form of Christian sacred art.
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