Tomorrow I leave for Florida, where I will lead an iconography workshop at St. Mary the Virgin, Bonita Springs. I've taught three other icons at St. Mary's and three other icons at the previous church of their rector, the Very Rev. Dr. Michael Rowe, St. Thomas, Camden.
We will be writing this icon of the Visitation, to continue a theme of significant moments in the life of their patron (matron) saint, Mary. My hope is that during the week I will be able to upload images of the class, our progress, and our icons. It may be, however, that I do so once I have returned from this adventure.
Some history: this icon is based on an icon by my teacher, Rebecca Taylor. Because the students are of varying experience, I focused on the faces, and "redistanced" the architecture behind the women. This will allow them the chance to learn to write architecture and stone work, which will be new for most.
