It's a really good question, and I think it might be an important one to answer, that the answer will reveal something useful and important. I'm going to be working on it in a serious way.
I like it! Looking forward to the podcasts. Don't worry about the quality. From my view it's like a slightly soft shadowed appearance. Not unpleasing! Plus, if you have any developing wrinkles (like I do), no one can see them!
I laughed out loud at putting tape over the camera lens so the FBI can't spy. In my case, it's probably equal parts paranoia and the last remnants of vanity over them taking photos while I squint at my screen.
Your comment on Francis 0, to whit, that the Church couldn't survive another conservative pope was oxygen for me as I swallowed red pill after red pill during this ghastly pontificate. I am a mediocre artist who is not much interested in art but you help with that. Seeing you and hearing you is definitely a bonus after reading your random thoughts over the years.
I strongly suggest that you get Fr. Thomas Loya on your podcast. He is a Byzantine Catholic priest & iconographer. Look up "Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Parish" on Facebook. He does a short video almost daily.
Will be interesting to hear your thoughts on the re-integration of iconography into Western worship. There's some interesting history there, as traditional iconography very nearly disappeared a couple of times even in the East. In Russia, "modernizing" Tsars at times tried very hard to deprecate, remove, or ban traditional icons as "primitive and backwards", in favor of (as they called it) "The Italian Style", and under political and social pressure from Russia and its European allies, this same trend played out in the Greek world too, well into the 20th century. Russia only began to rediscover and relearn traditional iconography in the late 19th century, right before its collapse and the cataclysm of the USSR. The Russian Diaspora, especially into France, brought that re-learning back into the West, where it has grown ever since. The Greek Orthodox world, especially after WWII, likewise turned back to traditional iconography.
Regarding the gilding - 2 of my daughters have been learning iconography, and even under a very very skilled teacher, with her direct supervision and help, they said it was tricky work, so don't be too hard on yourself.
Brava! Great first little opening for the podcast. As a art and lover of books, I would love to know what art books you have. Maybe just your favorites!
It's a really good question, and I think it might be an important one to answer, that the answer will reveal something useful and important. I'm going to be working on it in a serious way.
I like it! Looking forward to the podcasts. Don't worry about the quality. From my view it's like a slightly soft shadowed appearance. Not unpleasing! Plus, if you have any developing wrinkles (like I do), no one can see them!
I stopped wearing my glasses for the most part. The world in general looks a lot better in soft focus.
YouYou have a great sense of humor and a peaceful quality. I’m looking forward to your podcasts and posts. Thanks for taking this on!
Hah! thanks. But don't mistake for interior peace my fundamental GenX cynicism and sense of fatalistic defeat.
Heehee. As a boomer, I’m discovering new depths of fatalistic defeat. That’s why we artists need to stick together!
Oh, doesn't it, though? I can't even tell if they are scowling or smiling at me. It's a great way to love humanity.
I laughed out loud at putting tape over the camera lens so the FBI can't spy. In my case, it's probably equal parts paranoia and the last remnants of vanity over them taking photos while I squint at my screen.
Your comment on Francis 0, to whit, that the Church couldn't survive another conservative pope was oxygen for me as I swallowed red pill after red pill during this ghastly pontificate. I am a mediocre artist who is not much interested in art but you help with that. Seeing you and hearing you is definitely a bonus after reading your random thoughts over the years.
It is a little fuzzy but the audio is excellent.
I strongly suggest that you get Fr. Thomas Loya on your podcast. He is a Byzantine Catholic priest & iconographer. Look up "Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Parish" on Facebook. He does a short video almost daily.
I will look him up. I've heard of him and seen a few vids on FB.
Will be interesting to hear your thoughts on the re-integration of iconography into Western worship. There's some interesting history there, as traditional iconography very nearly disappeared a couple of times even in the East. In Russia, "modernizing" Tsars at times tried very hard to deprecate, remove, or ban traditional icons as "primitive and backwards", in favor of (as they called it) "The Italian Style", and under political and social pressure from Russia and its European allies, this same trend played out in the Greek world too, well into the 20th century. Russia only began to rediscover and relearn traditional iconography in the late 19th century, right before its collapse and the cataclysm of the USSR. The Russian Diaspora, especially into France, brought that re-learning back into the West, where it has grown ever since. The Greek Orthodox world, especially after WWII, likewise turned back to traditional iconography.
Regarding the gilding - 2 of my daughters have been learning iconography, and even under a very very skilled teacher, with her direct supervision and help, they said it was tricky work, so don't be too hard on yourself.
Not sure it's possible.
Just discovered you!! Looking forward to hearing and seeing more of your work.
Brava! Great first little opening for the podcast. As a art and lover of books, I would love to know what art books you have. Maybe just your favorites!