Friday, November 21, 2008

St. John the Baptist Icon



Here's a pop quiz about my newest icon: Why are the architectural elements in there? What did this guy have to do with buildings (much less Gothic arches)? Submitted essays should be limited to 2,500 words or less!

The original of this icon, as usual for me, is made of cut paper and paint.

For you artists or art supply purveyors out there with experience in such technical matters, a question: What are the pluses and minuses of putting a varnish on a work of cut paper? I could use your input.

1 comment:

Sally Big Woods said...

I'm going to get to work on the essay! I think it has to do with the fact that JtB was the foundation of the church - the "fore-runner". He's my favorite saint and there's so much meaning in his story (imo).

Keep up the great work, and thanks for leaving a comment on my blog.

[it seems poetic that the word verification word below is "caras"]