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Betsy Porter
Art and Iconography
GUEST ICONOGRAPHERS' GALLERY
Art and Iconography
GUEST ICONOGRAPHERS' GALLERY
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THIS PAGE IS FOR YOUR ICONS!
Correspondence comes in from many Byzantine iconographers, often with
images and commentary – too good to file away!
Please send me one to three, maybe even four, images of your icons here,
and I’ll post them on this page. It's nice to have name of icon, dimensions,
medium, year painted, and name of photographer if other than yourself. A
small photo of you would also be welcome.
Please tell me your name and where you live. If you wish, send a brief
biographical note or Artist’s Statement (up to 150 words) and/or brief
commentary on your icons, which I might edit slightly.
If you have your own website or blog, or if you have icons on another
website, tell me and I’ll add a link.
On request, I’ll add a “contact” line, but I won’t post your e-mail address.
Correspondence comes in from many Byzantine iconographers, often with
images and commentary – too good to file away!
Please send me one to three, maybe even four, images of your icons here,
and I’ll post them on this page. It's nice to have name of icon, dimensions,
medium, year painted, and name of photographer if other than yourself. A
small photo of you would also be welcome.
Please tell me your name and where you live. If you wish, send a brief
biographical note or Artist’s Statement (up to 150 words) and/or brief
commentary on your icons, which I might edit slightly.
If you have your own website or blog, or if you have icons on another
website, tell me and I’ll add a link.
On request, I’ll add a “contact” line, but I won’t post your e-mail address.
ANN WELCH www.annwelch.co.uk lives
in Britain and the Greek islands, where
she teaches iconography. She frequently
visits relatives in the San Francisco Bay
Area.
Ann is experienced in many art forms
including batik, and her work has been
included in numerous exhibitions. She
created and organized the fall 2009 UK
exhibition Divine Dimensions.
Left: The Mandylion or The Holy Face
Right: Mother of God Panagia (All-Holy)
in Britain and the Greek islands, where
she teaches iconography. She frequently
visits relatives in the San Francisco Bay
Area.
Ann is experienced in many art forms
including batik, and her work has been
included in numerous exhibitions. She
created and organized the fall 2009 UK
exhibition Divine Dimensions.
Left: The Mandylion or The Holy Face
Right: Mother of God Panagia (All-Holy)
MICHELLE JENNES of Omaha, Nebraska was inspired by seeing the Shroud of
Turin to paint this powerful and moving Epitaphios Icon depicting Jesus, newly
dead and resting on the shroud.
The icon was displayed at the Ohio Shroud Conference, which attracted
participants from all over the world. (Scroll down to bottom of Shroud
Conference page.) This icon brought Michelle an award for iconography and
photography.
Michelle has studied iconography with the Prosopon School.
Contact Michelle Jennes here.
Turin to paint this powerful and moving Epitaphios Icon depicting Jesus, newly
dead and resting on the shroud.
The icon was displayed at the Ohio Shroud Conference, which attracted
participants from all over the world. (Scroll down to bottom of Shroud
Conference page.) This icon brought Michelle an award for iconography and
photography.
Michelle has studied iconography with the Prosopon School.
Contact Michelle Jennes here.
ANZHELIKA (ANGELA) FULTZ of Lima, Ohio was born in Russia.
Although Anzhelika is the mother of three young children, she is a very productive iconographer. She studied with
Mother Janet Peters in Michigan.
Anzhelika painted the Tree of Saints for a friend - all of the many saints in this complex icon correspond to names
in her friend's family. Below left is a detail of the Theotokos at the heart of the tree.
Below right is Angela's icon of Christ Pantocrator.
You can see more of her work on the gallery page at www.orthodoxartworks.com.
Although Anzhelika is the mother of three young children, she is a very productive iconographer. She studied with
Mother Janet Peters in Michigan.
Anzhelika painted the Tree of Saints for a friend - all of the many saints in this complex icon correspond to names
in her friend's family. Below left is a detail of the Theotokos at the heart of the tree.
Below right is Angela's icon of Christ Pantocrator.
You can see more of her work on the gallery page at www.orthodoxartworks.com.
CECILIA AGUALLO is a student of the
Prosopon School and has served as
coordinator of Prosopon workshops.
She makes her own boards and
applies gesso to them.
Contact Cecilia Aguallo here.
At right is Cecilia's icon of Archangel
Michael.
Prosopon School and has served as
coordinator of Prosopon workshops.
She makes her own boards and
applies gesso to them.
Contact Cecilia Aguallo here.
At right is Cecilia's icon of Archangel
Michael.
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JUDITH KAESTNER of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin is a long-time Prosopon student. She teaches and coordinates a
local group of iconographers. You can see more of Judith's work at her Icon Photo Album jpkaestnr.tripod.com.
Of the icon of King David, below left, she writes, "This is the icon I wrote for my brother David. He especially wanted
the harp/lyre as he is very interested in music and is an acoustical engineer."
Below center, Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne.
At right, Judith's icon of Saint Cuthbert is based on a wall
painting in Durham Cathedral.
local group of iconographers. You can see more of Judith's work at her Icon Photo Album jpkaestnr.tripod.com.
Of the icon of King David, below left, she writes, "This is the icon I wrote for my brother David. He especially wanted
the harp/lyre as he is very interested in music and is an acoustical engineer."
Below center, Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne.
At right, Judith's icon of Saint Cuthbert is based on a wall
painting in Durham Cathedral.
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Cecilia has executed several commissions for churches, including the pair of
large-scale icons above, depicting Archangels Michael and Gabriel.
large-scale icons above, depicting Archangels Michael and Gabriel.
ZACHARY ROESEMANN writes traditional icons from his studio in Brattleboro, Vermont.
Zachary was called to iconography several years ago after a career as a professional singer. After studying in
New York with Father John Walsted www.walstedicons.com, Zachary opened his own studio, Sacred Icons. He
works in egg tempera and gold, using traditional models and methods whenever possible. His website is
www.SacredIcons.net. The three icons below were all completed recently.
Zachary was called to iconography several years ago after a career as a professional singer. After studying in
New York with Father John Walsted www.walstedicons.com, Zachary opened his own studio, Sacred Icons. He
works in egg tempera and gold, using traditional models and methods whenever possible. His website is
www.SacredIcons.net. The three icons below were all completed recently.
Left; Noli Me Tangere, after a 15th-century original, illustrates the moving scene between Christ and Mary
Magdalen in John 20 - 18 x 24 inches, egg tempera and gold on board
Center; Christ Pantocrator is based on the famous 6th-century icon of Christ at Saint Catherine's Monastery on
Mount Sinai - 13 x 17 inches, egg tempera and gold on board
Right; Christ in Majesty, modeled on Russian originals from the 14th century, is a monumental icon commis-
sioned for the Cathedral Church of Saint Paul in Burlington, Vermont - 36 x 52 inches, egg tempera and gold on board
Magdalen in John 20 - 18 x 24 inches, egg tempera and gold on board
Center; Christ Pantocrator is based on the famous 6th-century icon of Christ at Saint Catherine's Monastery on
Mount Sinai - 13 x 17 inches, egg tempera and gold on board
Right; Christ in Majesty, modeled on Russian originals from the 14th century, is a monumental icon commis-
sioned for the Cathedral Church of Saint Paul in Burlington, Vermont - 36 x 52 inches, egg tempera and gold on board
BEJINARI N. FLORIN lives and works in northern Bucovina, Romania. In addition to
panel icons, Bejinari paints icons on Easter eggs, a longtime regional tradition. One
of these beautifully detailed eggs is shown at right.
You can view more of these eggs at www.icoane.bizoo.ro - click on "Produse (5).
Contact Bejinari Florin here.
panel icons, Bejinari paints icons on Easter eggs, a longtime regional tradition. One
of these beautifully detailed eggs is shown at right.
You can view more of these eggs at www.icoane.bizoo.ro - click on "Produse (5).
Contact Bejinari Florin here.
MATTHIA LANGONE of
Vancouver, British Columbia is a
conference speaker and spiritual
director as well as iconographer.
We have studied together at
several workshops of the
Prosopon School. Her website is
www.iconsmatthialangone.com.
Left; Our Lady of the Sign
Right; The Mandylion or Holy Face
Vancouver, British Columbia is a
conference speaker and spiritual
director as well as iconographer.
We have studied together at
several workshops of the
Prosopon School. Her website is
www.iconsmatthialangone.com.
Left; Our Lady of the Sign
Right; The Mandylion or Holy Face
BROTHER LLEWELLYN KOUBA is a Benedictine monk at Assumption Abbey, Richardton, North Dakota. Pottery
is his primary art form; but this lifelong artist is also accomplished in painting, dyeing, and rug hooking. More
recently, he turned his talents to iconography, and is now undertaking work on a large triptych icon. See more of
his work at www.assumptionabbey.com/Pottery.
is his primary art form; but this lifelong artist is also accomplished in painting, dyeing, and rug hooking. More
recently, he turned his talents to iconography, and is now undertaking work on a large triptych icon. See more of
his work at www.assumptionabbey.com/Pottery.
Left to right; Our Lady of Vladimir in oil on gold leaf; Our Lady of Tenderness; and Archangel Michael
LUCIA DUGLISS of San Francisco, CA began her iconography studies in 2000
with workshops of the Prosopon School and with DominICON, under the
leadership of Fr. Brendan McAnerny, OP.
She is also fascinated with knitting, especially the work of painter and knitting
designer Kaffee Fassett.
Lucia has painted many icons, including church commissions. She works in both
acrylic and egg tempera. You can see more at her flickr site and at
www.cafepress.com/luciazicons.
Contact Lucia Dugliss here.
Right; Saint Joseph with Doves, egg tempera and gold leaf
with workshops of the Prosopon School and with DominICON, under the
leadership of Fr. Brendan McAnerny, OP.
She is also fascinated with knitting, especially the work of painter and knitting
designer Kaffee Fassett.
Lucia has painted many icons, including church commissions. She works in both
acrylic and egg tempera. You can see more at her flickr site and at
www.cafepress.com/luciazicons.
Contact Lucia Dugliss here.
Right; Saint Joseph with Doves, egg tempera and gold leaf
Left to right; The Holy Trinity; The Mandylion or The Holy Face; and Our Lady of the Sign; all in acrylic
SCOTT SONGFEATHER of Crestone, Colorado started
writing icons in 2007, teaching himself with the help of
books. He has learned how to make boards and apply
traditional gesso, as well as how to make and apply
egg tempera paint. Scott is a regular correspondent
and has given me much useful information on websites
and suppliers.
Scott has recently been exploring the Romanian-style
folk art of back-painting icons on glass; he says it's
much quicker than painting on gessoed board. The
lines and highlights are painted first.
See Scott's WetCanvas art thread here. Click on
Inspirational Art, then on Icons & Iconography. Scott's
("Celadonite") gesso instructions are included.
Scott would like to learn more about icon inscriptions in
Greek. Contact Scott Songfeather here.
writing icons in 2007, teaching himself with the help of
books. He has learned how to make boards and apply
traditional gesso, as well as how to make and apply
egg tempera paint. Scott is a regular correspondent
and has given me much useful information on websites
and suppliers.
Scott has recently been exploring the Romanian-style
folk art of back-painting icons on glass; he says it's
much quicker than painting on gessoed board. The
lines and highlights are painted first.
See Scott's WetCanvas art thread here. Click on
Inspirational Art, then on Icons & Iconography. Scott's
("Celadonite") gesso instructions are included.
Scott would like to learn more about icon inscriptions in
Greek. Contact Scott Songfeather here.
JOUMANA DANIEL writes from Lebanon: "I started this art by pencil at age 13, then
on cloth, then oil icons, until 1994 I got introduced to the traditional Technique of Egg
Tempera through a friend who was my only teacher, because in Lebanon we miss so
much academies for the art of the Icon. I worked many icons for churches and homes
inside Lebanon and outside (Texas-Germany- Vienna)." Although her job and her two
young children keep her very busy, she dreams of traveling to learn even more of
iconography "to enrich my soul and my spirit." Contact Joumana Daniel here.
on cloth, then oil icons, until 1994 I got introduced to the traditional Technique of Egg
Tempera through a friend who was my only teacher, because in Lebanon we miss so
much academies for the art of the Icon. I worked many icons for churches and homes
inside Lebanon and outside (Texas-Germany- Vienna)." Although her job and her two
young children keep her very busy, she dreams of traveling to learn even more of
iconography "to enrich my soul and my spirit." Contact Joumana Daniel here.
Left; Saint Jacob.
Center; detail of Holy Trinity.
Right; Mother of God.
Center; detail of Holy Trinity.
Right; Mother of God.
PETRO LUFTA lives and paints in Albania, where he is working to revive the tradition of
Albanian iconography, which (along with all other religious practice) was suppressed under
Communism.
Petro studied for several years in Greece, learning to paint in several iconographic traditions.
He now provides icons, including many of ambitious scale and complexity, for Orthodox
churches and cathedrals.
Petro's website www.iconogpetro.org includes historic Albanian icons as well as his own work.
Contact Petro Lufta here.
Albanian iconography, which (along with all other religious practice) was suppressed under
Communism.
Petro studied for several years in Greece, learning to paint in several iconographic traditions.
He now provides icons, including many of ambitious scale and complexity, for Orthodox
churches and cathedrals.
Petro's website www.iconogpetro.org includes historic Albanian icons as well as his own work.
Contact Petro Lufta here.
Above right; a
Monastic Saint
Far Left,
Saint Andrew
Left;
Christ the Teacher
Right; the Empress
Saint Helena, shown
holding the True
Cross which she is
believed to have
discovered
Monastic Saint
Far Left,
Saint Andrew
Left;
Christ the Teacher
Right; the Empress
Saint Helena, shown
holding the True
Cross which she is
believed to have
discovered
MORE BYZANTINE ICONOGRAPHY WEBSITES
SISTER VERONICA COMER of Quidenham, UK -
www.quidenhamcarmel.org.uk/icons.php
Right; Head of Christ, gold leaf and egg tempera on panel
JAN L. FARRELL of Albuquerque, New Mexico - www.jansicons.net
SISTER VERONICA COMER of Quidenham, UK -
www.quidenhamcarmel.org.uk/icons.php
Right; Head of Christ, gold leaf and egg tempera on panel
JAN L. FARRELL of Albuquerque, New Mexico - www.jansicons.net
LESLIE SMYTH of Ukiah, CA is a longtime iconographer and an old friend.
A former San Francisco resident, she worked with me as co-coordinator of several
Prosopon workshops. She practices quilting, collage, polymer clay, and several
other art forms besides iconography. Contact Leslie Smyth here.
Left; Saint Peter. Above left; Saint John the Apostle and Evangelist
A former San Francisco resident, she worked with me as co-coordinator of several
Prosopon workshops. She practices quilting, collage, polymer clay, and several
other art forms besides iconography. Contact Leslie Smyth here.
Left; Saint Peter. Above left; Saint John the Apostle and Evangelist
DRAGIZA BOZOVIC of Belgrade is a self-taught
iconographer, working in a sophisticated dry
brush technique learned from books.
A native of Sarajevo and an architect, Dragiza
survived the horrors of the Bosnian war but had
to relocate with his family to Belgrade.
He would enjoy corresponding with other
iconographers. Contact Dragiza Bozovic here.
iconographer, working in a sophisticated dry
brush technique learned from books.
A native of Sarajevo and an architect, Dragiza
survived the horrors of the Bosnian war but had
to relocate with his family to Belgrade.
He would enjoy corresponding with other
iconographers. Contact Dragiza Bozovic here.
Left; Our Lady of Kazan, egg tempera on gessoed board, approximately 7 x 7 inches
Right; Man of Suffering, egg tempera on gessoed board, approximately 5 x 7 inches
Below left; The Virgin Mary, back-painted on glass
Right; Man of Suffering, egg tempera on gessoed board, approximately 5 x 7 inches
Below left; The Virgin Mary, back-painted on glass
Left; Our Lady of Tikhvin
Center; a tiny metal box contains
a tiny icon
Right; Our Lady of Vladimir
Center; a tiny metal box contains
a tiny icon
Right; Our Lady of Vladimir
