I painted the icon of the Archangel Gabriel below using egg-tempera, in 1996. It is a copy of an icon made by a Constantinopolitan artist working in the Sinai long ago.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Color Story
I've been working on a little sweater for my tiny nephew in celebration of his baptism. The colors inspired me to look around at some of the rich hues which make indoors feel so cozy this time of year, when it is so cold and gray outside.
I painted the icon of the Archangel Gabriel below using egg-tempera, in 1996. It is a copy of an icon made by a Constantinopolitan artist working in the Sinai long ago.
I painted the icon of the Archangel Gabriel below using egg-tempera, in 1996. It is a copy of an icon made by a Constantinopolitan artist working in the Sinai long ago.
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Beth ... I love all the wonderful places you are finding inspiration for your latest projects!! Thanks for sharing the corners of your world! Pamela (Prettydreamer)
Hi Beth, It is interesting that thou it it bleak outside, that out inner winter life is full of ideas and richness, it is a time of creating and imagining. Lovely sweater. Cheers Marie
Thank you, Marie, and Pamela. Color is one of my joys. I'm glad I can surround myself with it inside at this time of year. Marie...don't you live in Australia? I'm going to go see where you and Pamela live. love, Beth
Okay, Marie...you are in New Zealand, a place I have always wanted to visit, and Pamela, you are in the U.S. I've got it. Bye!
I love the warm colors, these are the shades that call to me in the cold of winter as well! What a beautiful egg tempera icon painting. I love your creative eye!
HI Beth,
I just love all the vibrant colors when I visit here! That painting you did is beautiful....you are an incredible artist! The little sweater came out so cute....and of course...I love the colors!
Beautiful story. Thanks for the warmth!
I miss too much good stuff here, I shall have to add you to my blog following list.
Renee :)
Thanks, everybody! And thanks, Renee, for joining Acorn Pies! love, Beth
Hello Beth
What a lovely warm jersey for your nephew Beth. I was unable to view your painting but will be back to see it.
Have a great week Beth.
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Suzanne
Just found your blog, and I'm enthralled! I love the little sweater and the icon (I have a 7 year-old Gabriel). Lovely, lovely, lovely!
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