Monday, November 9, 2009

St. Francis Icon II




This is an icon of St. Francis including the Wolf Of Gubbio by Francis' side and a depiction of the burning bush, signifying the Saint's teaching about God's creation.

Next in the series: An icon of St. Hilda, an important saint to Anglicans and English Catholics. She was one of the prominent English abesses of the seventh century. Hilda presided over a joint monastery of men and women, and her prestige and influence as a church leader in her time were like that of a bishop--hence she is often pictured with a crosier like that of a bishop. This icon will be a full-figure one set up a lot like this latest Francis icon, with some interesting differences.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Christ Pantokrator Icon



This is my latest icon in cut paper and mixed media, an image of Christ Pantokrator, a very old type of icon common to Byzantine churches, executed in mosaic, as well as in small panel icons (painted).

Included in the borders of this icon is a motif more Catholic than Orthodox, that of wheat and grapes (representing the bread and wine of the Eucharist).

Prints of this icon are available to buy at www.artbyraber.etsy.com.