Hello from the frozen North!
Sitting out another snowstorm, I’m reading the life of Francis of Assisi. One of the nicest things about writing Icons is studying the Saints and their lives
, trying to understand the qualities they had that caused them to shine God’s light to those around them.
One of the most lovable traits Francis had was his love for all creation, because all creatures are a gift from God. He preached to the birds, he loved animals, but he did not like ants! He felt they worked too hard and their endless activity was a sign of greed. Hmmmmm. 🙂
We’ve been praying the St. Francis prayer in my Icon classes and workshops, increasing our prayers for world peace. Another nice thing about writing Icons in small groups is praying together and growing closer to each other as a result.
My intention for this Art/Icon blog is to share the work I’m doing, and the work of my students and other Iconographers as well as serving as a resource of useful and interesting art/Icon links. I do want to say that the Icon Writing Retreat at Saint James’ Church in NYC was so beautiful. What a beautiful church and such great people – I miss them already!
So, here are some good links to view:
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Winchester Bible- beautiful medieval Bible only on view until March 8.
Modern Orthodox Icon Painting-a website from Russia with lots of good info.
Aidan Hart Newsletter: Great Britain Iconographer
Natural Pigments: An excellent source of Iconography supplies
Art/21 newsletter: Interesting contemporary art news.
Museum of Contemporary Religious Art -where we need to have an Icon exhibit!
Iconographer Veronica Royal is offering an Icon Writing Workshop in the VA area June 22-27. Contact her for more details: veronicaroyal@cox.net
Some my Icons are currently on display at Saint Vincent’s Church in Albany, Saint Gregory’s Episcopal Church in Woodstock, and Elijah Slocum in Hudson New York. I will have a painting in an exhibition in Hudson at the CCCA gallery and several more at the Red Raven Gallery in Lancaster, PA, and Beauregard Fine Art in Rumson NJ.
Who was Saint Patrick? What was the compelling spiritual essence of his story in ancient Ireland? How does he matter to you in your spiritual life? The winning comment will receive one of my new Icon pendants that sell for $20.00, as a reward! Email me by March 15 with your answers!
Have a blessed month and I’ll write again when there’s more news!
Blessings and love,
Christine
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