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    Hi Ho one and all –
    I thought it would be fun to have a go with Icons. Look at ’em, copy ’em, create ’em.

    By definition ICONS – Greek – eikon – to resemble
    1. a usual pictorial representation
    2. a sacred image venerated in churches, homes
    3. a sign that signifies by virtue of sharing a property with what it
    represents

    On the surface Icons are simply constructed. They are however meant to speak to the “content of consciousness” . They focus the inner person on an idea. This unbeguiling approach dispenses with unnecessary searching. It invites a quiet contemplation.

    Here are some links to various religious icons.

    Gallery – http://www.goarch.org/resources/clipart

    Hindu – http://www.geocities.com/mohan_ayyar/

    Archive – http://www.mit.edu:8001/activities/ocf/icons.html
    Feel free to contribute to the thread however you wish. Share your favorite icon. Copy or create on of your own.

    An interesting train of thought occured to me. Hopper in an interview gave his opinion that the art stream would eventually return to classical ways,
    he had no particulars on why or when.
    Another author I’ve been reading has suggested that after the dis-realization of the world that began with the renaissance and culminated in radical sensationalism unable to return to primitive realism because of the centuries of criticism, doubt and suspision would perhaps turn to the imaginative……hummm…..icons can stimulate the imagination and reach the inner mind………….whatcha think?

    Here are some icon images –

    Robin
    The mediator between head and hands must
    be the heart. Harbou - Metropolis
    http://virtualparsnip.blogspot.com/

    #1109699
    artbyjune
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        Super-duper. I will do some research…soon I hope.

        I believe that some icon-making traditions have very specific guidelines/standards for their making. For instance, the Buddhist icons have specific measurements you have to adhere to in making an icon. That’s the extent of my knowledge…I’d have to look up sites/references to find out what the requirements are.

        I am interested in finding out more about the various icon traditions. Many thanks for this very exciting and different project, azul.

        :wave: http://june-walker.pixels.com/
        Life beats down and crushes the soul.... and art reminds you that you have one. Stella Adler

        #1109729
        Sooyen
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            Hey Azul~

            That’s an intriguing idea! Ok, if I give it a go, too? The little I know is in the Roman Catholic vein – and the iconographer spends much time praying & fasting prior to even putting anything on canvas or paper….W/b fascinating to learn more about all the various types of icons. I’ll try to see what I can find as well.

            One thing, with Christmas coming & all – is there a time frame here? (some of us are reaaaaalllly slllooooww! :D )

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            #1109683

            Yes, June and Sooyen – these new bits of knowledge will contribute to the making and study of icons fuller.
            Time frame???? December is a busy time, Don’t want to have to squeeze this in…… I’m up for keeping it open thru January…..that should give everyone a chance to participate if they like.

            Here is a little icon that falls into the third definition catagory. (please disregard the blue line –me finding the shape)

            Robin
            The mediator between head and hands must
            be the heart. Harbou - Metropolis
            http://virtualparsnip.blogspot.com/

            #1109700
            artbyjune
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                There’s a lot going on in December OK. So keeping this project open for longer is good. I’ll probably need to FAST before and after Xmas anyway!! Maybe that’ll help my art icon process. Anyway my waistline sure needs it!

                :wave: http://june-walker.pixels.com/
                Life beats down and crushes the soul.... and art reminds you that you have one. Stella Adler

                #1109721
                Greggo
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                    [FONT=”Arial Black]Here is paper I completed for a Cultural Anthropology course with references. Greek and Russian Orthodox Iconography is a very specialized field with traditions dating back over a thousand years. See attachment[/FONT]

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                    #1109684

                    welcome birdhs (on wheels) – and thank you for your paper – I read the whole thing and learned alot . Now I’m gonna search for an icon painting to copy

                    Robin
                    The mediator between head and hands must
                    be the heart. Harbou - Metropolis
                    http://virtualparsnip.blogspot.com/

                    #1109701
                    artbyjune
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                        I have my icon…from a medieval manuscript…now to find the time to do it. I was thinking of using gouache.

                        :wave: http://june-walker.pixels.com/
                        Life beats down and crushes the soul.... and art reminds you that you have one. Stella Adler

                        #1109722
                        tievoli
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                            Oh, this looks like fun, can I play too? I saw the icon challenge and thought of just the religious type, but i see you intended that the other definitions could be used also.I enjoy peeking in over here occasionally, but haven’t posted in this forum yet. Glad to meet you all. Tievoli

                            Tievoli

                            C&C ALWAYS appreciated!
                            "All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream" E.A. Poe

                            #1109685

                            Hello tievoli and yes please contribute what ever falls under the definitions – looking forward to it.

                            June – I think gouache would do nicely.

                            I used the back of a box of cold cereal and coated it with gesso and watercolor. Had a fun time- it’s still wet. I’ll post it tommorrow.

                            This is the one I copied. Rublev’s Saviour. Rublev is one of the famous icon painters from the aaaaah – don’t know what century – gotta look that one up:wave:

                            Robin
                            The mediator between head and hands must
                            be the heart. Harbou - Metropolis
                            http://virtualparsnip.blogspot.com/

                            #1109686

                            After Rublev’s Saviour

                            Rublev facts – Andrei Rublev (Andrew Rublev, Andrey Rublev, Andrey Roublyov, Russian: ?????? ??????) (c.1360 or 1370 – 1427 or January 29, 1430) is considered to be the greatest medieval Russian painter of Orthodox icons and frescoes. (wikepedia)

                            This was so much fun. Can’t wait to do another:D

                            Robin
                            The mediator between head and hands must
                            be the heart. Harbou - Metropolis
                            http://virtualparsnip.blogspot.com/

                            #1109702
                            artbyjune
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                                I like Medieval art too. I have a book of medieval book illuminations…mainly English and French illustrators. The Russian orthodox icons are treasures. You did a great job with the icon. You captured the serious expression. It must have been very interesting to do.

                                :wave: http://june-walker.pixels.com/
                                Life beats down and crushes the soul.... and art reminds you that you have one. Stella Adler

                                #1109723
                                Loretta7
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                                    At one time, many years ago, I thought I might be an iconographer but then realized I wasn’t called to do that sacred work. Anyway, searching through some old work of mine, I found these images to share.

                                    [FONT="Tahoma"]CxC always welcome :thumbsup:

                                    #1109703
                                    artbyjune
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                                        HI Loretta. I love your icons.

                                        :wave: http://june-walker.pixels.com/
                                        Life beats down and crushes the soul.... and art reminds you that you have one. Stella Adler

                                        #1109730
                                        Sooyen
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                                            Azul – Wow – I really like your style. Less is definitely more – & you capture a lot of sensitivity.

                                            Loretta – These are both lovely. I particularly like the first. His expression conveys so much….

                                            I can’t wait to see more. This is a great learning exercise – If I can manage to pick & finish just one. I tend to be too fussy about things that I am learning are just not necessary. What we leave out of a piece is just as important as what we focus on in the composition.

                                            Did that make sense? lol, off to get more coffee :D

                                            [FONT=Garamond]We can do no great things. Only small things with great love. - Mother Theresa
                                            [FONT=Garamond]Ancora Imparo. (I am still learning.) - Michelangelo Buonarroti @ 87
                                            [FONT=Garamond]C&C encouraged (I'm not getting any younger....)

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