LYNN'S ICON
Ina embodies the heart of my icon; "loving kindness." I grew to love her more each day and she will always be an important part of my life.
As an instructor in iconography, Ina created an atmosphere attentive to learning and prayer. In addition to teaching me about the materials, techniques, and deeper meaning of icons, Ina was a wonderful guide of humility, faithfulness, inspiration, passion, respect, and responsibility. I will always be grateful to Ina for sharing her spiritual and professional essence with me. This was my first icon and it is full of the light, love, and faith of two hearts working together in honor of the divine.
After tracing the image, clay is applied to the halo surface
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Lynne contemplating the Icon |
Lynne painting the border and background
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Colors used are variations of gold and ocher
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Icon with golden halo and finished background |
Lynne painting basic background colors
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Two or three layers are applied |
Lynne working on her icon on a vertical position
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Icon with lapis lazuli lights over hematite background |
Lynne working on lights and lines
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It is always a challenge to balance light and dark |
Details of gold assist
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Gold assist is finished |
Finished Icon
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