St. George
I begin a new icon – Saint George. Here is his biography, also found on my website jenniferstrangefinearts.com Saint George (Greek: Γεώργιος Georgios; ) c. 275/281 – 23 April 303 AD), was born to a Greek Christian noble family in Lydda, Roman Palestine. Saint George became an officer in the Roman army in the … Continue reading
Beginning a New Journey
I am just beginning my 2nd Icon. I’ve chosen Saint George. Saint George was a Christian born in approximately 275-81 AD. He followed in his fathers footsteps to become an elite member of the Roman Guard. The Emperor Diocletian ordered that his soldiers offer a sacrifice to the Roman Gods, however George refused. Even though … Continue reading
Saint George
Saint George. This painting is from Saint Catherines Monastery in the Sinai. I am using this as inspiration for a painting in oil. I love the youthful face, the innocence and charm. Saint George is the patron saint of England. Authorities generally agree that he was born in Syria Palaestina, in about the year 280 … Continue reading
Stepping into a sacred circle
A long time goal is being realized. So long have I loved Icons. Form, content, divinity, poetry merge into visual expression. The visual becomes a gateway. It is a window. To begin, I am learning about egg tempera, an ancient medium. Manipulation of form, the blending of raw materials. Upon a wood plank, coated in … Continue reading