Tutorials on Patreon

Patreon is where the Byzantine Iconography Video Tutorial Project started and it is my Patrons that keep it going. When you become a Patreon you gain immediate access to 60 drawing and painting tutorials (and counting) as well as early access to the new tutorials before they become available on Udemy. There are several other benefits to becoming a Patreon depending on the Benefits tier you choose and whether you are a Student or Supporter Patron. These include:

  • Exclusive Sketches

  • Bonus real time videos of me sketching or painting icons I am working on

  • Resource PDF with Sketches, Painting Stages and Icons for each tutorial

  • Exclusive Digital Time-lapse sketches and paintings for each tutorial

  • Bonus preparatory sketch digital time-lapses showing my process of composing icons

  • 1-4 Assignments per month for feedback and correction (depending on the tier you choose)

  • Free codes for the tutorials on Udemy when reaching specific amounts of lifetime support.

  • Laminated icon prints (Supporter Tier)

  • Hand Painted icons (Supporter Tiers)

It is now also possible to purchase individual tutorials in my PATREON SHOP of you do now want a monthly or annual subscription.

You can now also gift a Patreon Membership from 1-12 months for any student tier.

You can also join as a FREE MEMBER and access exclusive content.

Benefits Tiers Overview

  • €1 Supporter

    Access to Patreon Exclusive Sketches

  • €5 Student

    All Benefits from Lower Tiers Plus

    Immediate access to over 50 drawing and painting tutorials

    Early Access to new tutorials

    Bonus videos

    Patron-only polls

    Free coupons for the tutorials on Udemy once reaching specific amounts of lifetime support.

  • €10 Student

    All benefits from lower tiers plus

    Resource PDF with sketches, painting stages and icons

  • €25 Supporter

    All Benefits from lower tiers plus

    Laminated print of the icon of your choice (monthly)

    Your name in the video credits. 

    Limited places

  • €25 Student

    All Benefits from lower Student Tiers plus

    Digital time-lapse sketches and painting that supplement the tutorials

    [NEW!] Bonus digital preparatory sketches of my process for composing icons I’m working on

    Your name in the credits of my videos 

  • €50 Supporter

    A 15x20cm (6x8 in) hand-painted icon of the Eastern Orthodox Saint of your choice (annually)

    Immediate access to over 50 drawing and painting tutorials

    Patron-only polls

    Access to pdf tutorials with photos of the process with notes

    Your name in the credits of my videos

    Limited places

  • €50 Student

    Benefits from all lower Student Tiers

    Monthly homework assignment and correction of sketches with feedback

    Limited Places

  • €75 Student

    Benefits from all lower Student Tiers

    Submit 2 assignments per month for feedback and correction (or resubmit the same assignment )

    Limited Places

  • €100 Supporter

    22x28cm (8.5x11in) hand-painted icon of the Eastern Orthodox Saint of your choice (annually) 

    Immediate access to over 50 drawing and painting tutorials

    Access to pdf tutorials with photos of the process with notes 

    Your name in the credits of my videos 

    Limited places

  • €100 Student

    All Benefits from lower Student tiers plus:

    Submit 3 assignments per month for feedback and correction (or resubmit the same assignment or personal sketch related to the assignment)

    Limited places

  • €125 Student

    All benefits from lower Student tiers plus

    Submit 4 assignments per month for critique and correction (or resubmit the same assignment or personal sketch related the assignments)

    Limited Places

Testimonials

  • She explains everything, even the small details well! Really a great teacher.

    Heather Delahoussaye

  • She is very good at explaining the process of creating an icon as well as how one should approach the artistic aspect of the process.

    Michael Hardy

  • Loving these tutorials! Appropriately paced and well explained directions! Above expectations.

    Elleni Baghos

  • This course has been great. Julia Hayes really breaks down every element in an easy-to-understand way. I am feeling more confident in my own understanding and technique.

    Adam Richards

  • I'm loving all of Julia's courses that I took so far. Her teaching is easy and understandable. I'm having much fun and getting better everyday

    Ana Júlia

  • Great! REAL art instruction! She goes into the structure and concepts instead of just telling you paint by numbers info. Love this course so far!

    Jessica Woodhouse

  • This is amazing, I’m an illustrator, I’ve study in design schools and this course is so good, I love how she explained why Byzantine art is the way it is. Very good teacher.

    Maria Zepol

  • It is wonderful and a great match for my needs. She gives history and theory as well as teaches the skills all in one shot. Easy to follow. Love it!

    Virginia Schmidt

  • As a teacher I understand the meaning behind a quality education. And that comes best from a professional. Julia Hayes is one of those professionals. Her step by step tutorials and explanations coupled with personal feedback and critiques provide a superior and affordable online Education in iconography. It is a blessing to learn from her.

    Cullen Johnson

  • Julia has been an inspiration in her diligent practice of training us in the art of producing icons. This intern has increased, not only my knowledge in the art of producing icons, but my knowledge of the faithful individuals that we render with these images. Thank you so much for your work and your faithfulness.

    Rodney Warren

  • Not only is Julia a gifted artist, she is also a superb teacher who breaks down the process of drawing and painting icons in an easy to follow manner. Her tutorials guide you step-by-step with clear demonstrations, abundant examples and great attention to detail. I can't recommend her work enough.

    Elisa