In this retreat, you will learn how to paint an icon of the Mother of God
called “Eleusa” (Greek: tenderness, showing mercy). It depicts the
Virgin Mary lovingly holding the Christ Child close to her cheek, symbolizing deep affection and mercy.
We will use traditional egg tempera on gessoed wooden panels. At the
end of the retreat, you'll be able to take home a beautiful icon painted
by yourself, the fruit of many hours of hard work and prayer.
This retreat is meant for iconographers who already have some
experience with egg tempera, not for beginners. It will require some
degree of independent work.
If you have never learned from Brother Thomas or you’re not sure if
this advanced retreat is right for you, feel free to reach out to him
directly at [email protected]