Canvas Prints - Green selling Tara

Andrea Bowes has hand painted the images that has been printed on all the items in this store.


ABOUT TECHNIQUE
Traditionally, the icon is painted on a non-resinous board that selling has been prepared with a linen cloth and ten or more layers of natural gesso. This painting foundation provides a marble-like surface, which is permeable, allowing for deep saturation of the layers of pigment. The egg tempera paints are made individually for each piece from semi-precious stones and minerals that have been ground to a fine powder with egg yolk as the binder. Each icon has many layers of pigment added over a period of sometimes months. With each successive layer, there is an ever-increasing integration of color and depth as the image takes on a physical and spiritual presence of its own. Once the painting is finished the icon must rest and harden to cure. The icon is then Chrismated by applying warm linseed oil and beeswax over the surface. This process of Chrismation represents the consecration of the image into its life service. and protects the pigment and gold.
Icon writing is a spiritual vocation. As months are spent in the presence of these saints and angels, an intimate and ever-deepening relationship is forged with them and the iconographer is blessed by the life force they bring to the world. It is our prayer that these images will awaken Divine Presence and bring spiritual energy and healing into the lives of those who embrace them. May they be a blessing to you on your
journey!"
Looking to add a little flair to your room or office? Look no further - this canvas print has a vivid, fade-resistant print that you're bound to fall in love with.

• Fade-resistant
• 20.5 mil thick poly-cotton blend canvas
• Hand-stretched over solid wood stretcher bars
• Matte finish coating