Christ is in our Midst!
From the earliest centuries of Christianity, icons have been an integral part of the faith, everywhere. The Byzantine style — strict lines, vibrant colors, strong stylization — evolved in the Middle East, the Balkans, and Russia. But today, copies of these works are gaining popularity in the post-Renaissance and Enlightenment West. They’re finding their way into boutiques and catalogs, but often these are only paper copies of the originals, decoupaged onto wood, perhaps “antiqued” and gilded.
And so, expensive as they often are, they fall short in the spiritual realm. For traditionally, icons were not mass-produced, but hand-painted for each individual client — and prayed over as they were being painted.
I make every effort to deliver hand-painted icons at a reasonable price, in a reasonable amount of time. Each icon is produced on-demand to meet your specifications. When you contact me for an order, I will give you an estimated date for when the icon can be delivered. Placing a rush on an order might be available for an additional fee.
I base my compositions on traditional — although sometimes, unusual — prototypes. I render these in Jo Sonja® acrylic paints, which offer the finest colors and textures for this type of work. Halos and highlights are executed in 23-carat gold leaf.
E-mail me a request for a quotation on a custom composition. Price is determined by a combination of factors such as: the number of figures involved, the complexity (or simplicity) of clothing and backgrounds, and the size of the desired icon. Please be as specific as possible for the quickest and most accurate estimate.
If you enjoy the icons on this page, you may want to purchase a copy of a self-published book of icons which is available for purchase through blurb.com
Also, please check out the store I set up on zazzle.com for icon prints, cards, and posters. And let me know if there are any subjects on this site that you would like to see prints made of.
in Christ,
Matthew
