VIEW IN MY ROOM
Canada
Select a Material
Fine Art Paper
Select a Size
8 x 10 in ($40)
Add a Frame
White ($80)
The icon of Mary and Child “Sweet Kiss” comes from the 17th century and was written in the Glykophilousa style. The Theotokos is seen bending over to embrace and kiss her Divine Son. The child bends his head back and rests up against His mother’s cheek. His left hand is resting in her open palm. The relationship between the two shows not only reverence, but intimacy and respect. All my icons are created in accordance with the canon, iconographic traditions and techniques, approved by the Orthodox Church. Size 11x14 inches, Egg tempera, 24 karat gold and metal leaf on gessoed wood**, hand-painted frame. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity, signed by the artist. The colours may slightly vary between the photo and the actual image. One-of-a-kind hand-painted frame, egg tempera on metal leaf. Unique technique that imitates traditional Russian enamel and floral ornament on the frame. Inspired by Italian sgraffito. Egg tempera paint is made of pure pigments (dry coloring powders) mixed in egg emulsion (egg yolk and water). Egg tempera paintings are long-lasting; icons painted in the 12th to 14th centuries survive to this day. Egg tempera is painted on wooden panels prepared with a gesso base that promotes adhesion and creates a smooth surface. Mostly, egg tempera is applied in small brush strokes on top of another dried coat of paint. The layers are mixed optically, but not physically. This glazing produces clear, pure colours - egg tempera's greatest advantage over oil painting. **About icon boards: Russian style icon boards are made of Linden wood, solid board with a “Kovcheg” (a recessed central area; "kovcheg" is an ancient Russian word, meaning "ark" in English). Solid oak braces are inserted in grooves to minimize board deformation. The boards have linen under the gesso. The gesso contains the natural products only - chalk, water and natural glue. These boards were manufactured in the Ukraine; a stamp certifies the authenticity of this workshop's technology.
Original Created:2013
Subjects:Religion
Materials:Wood
Styles:Fine ArtFigurativeConceptual
Mediums:TemperaPaintegg tempera on wood
Print:Giclee on Fine Art Paper
Size:8 W x 10 H x 0.1 D in
Size with Frame:13.25 W x 15.25 H x 1.2 D in
Frame:White
Ready to Hang:Yes
Packaging:Ships in a Box
Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.
Handling:Ships in a box. Art prints are packaged and shipped by our printing partner.
Ships From:Printing facility in California.
Have additional questions?
Please visit our help section or contact us.
Canada
ICON PAINTER, EGG TEMPERA ARTIST, EDUCATOR Since adolescence, Alina Smolyansky has been a capable artist, initially dedicated to watercolour painting. However, in recent years, after following not only her parents, but also her grandfather into a career in engineering, she started looking for more meaning, both in her life and her art. In 2008, this search brought her to an icon painting class. Inspired by this new art form, Alina now paints traditional Eastern Orthodox icons as well as other paintings, using traditional egg tempera, an over a-thousand-year-old technique. Egg tempera attracted Alina by its simplicity, purity of colours, and above all its history and traditions. Alina’s inspiration stems from Eastern Orthodox icons, mediaeval manuscripts, and the serenity of nature. Alina is also one of the few teachers of egg-tempera painting and traditional Eastern Orthodox icon painting in North America. Alina holds a BA in Professional Communication from Royal Roads University, as well as a diploma in Architecture. Her works are in private and public collections in Canada, United States, Germany, Great Britain, Australia, Thailand and Israel. She lives in Vancouver, Canada, and is available for commissions, presentations, workshops, classes. For find out more about the artist and icon and egg-tempera painting, please visit Alina's website: www.lettherebelightart.com She is also available for commissions.
Thousands Of Five-Star Reviews
We deliver world-class customer service to all of our art buyers.
Global Selection
Explore an unparalleled artwork selection by artists from around the world.
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Our 14-day satisfaction guarantee allows you to buy with confidence.
Support An Artist With Every Purchase
We pay our artists more on every sale than other galleries.
Need More Help?