Learn Byzantine Iconography

In 2017 I realised that there are many people who would like to learn Byzantine Iconography, but who either don’t have access to workshops or can’t afford to attend them. Also most of the workshops available are “paint-by-numbers” where students simply trace and copy an icon without actually understanding what they are doing. The idea that appeared in the 20th century that iconographers must only make exact copies of old icons couldn't be further from the actual iconographic tradition of the Church. A study of the historical development of Byzantine Iconography shows a great variety of styles and creativity all within the same Byzantine System of Painting. I started the Byzantine Iconography Video Tutorial Project on Patreon to produce a comprehensive series of tutorials that will teach this Byzantine System of Painting that allows iconographers to create within the tradition of the Church. That is why these tutorials start from the foundation of drawing and composition before progressing to painting with the traditional limited tetrachrome palette.  

There are currently 60 drawing and painting tutorials available with more being added regularly. There are three options for accessing the tutorials. Firstly can be accessed on Patreon with a monthly or annual  pledge. You get 1 month free with annual pledges. Patrons can choose the benefits tier that suits their needs. They also get early access to new tutorials and other benefits. If you don’t want a subscription you can also purchase individual tutorials in my Patreon Shop or sign up as a free member and access exclusive content. It is now also possible to gift a Patreon membership from 1-12 months on any student tier. The third option is Udemy. Once each series of tutorials is completed, it is uploaded to Udemy, where students can buy each individual series. Just click on the links below to learn about all the options.