Orthodox Icon Patterns Patterns & Sketches for Iconographers

Orthodox Icon Patterns Patterns & Sketches for Iconographers by RB. Cass is a revised edition published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on September 22, 2017. This 110-page book serves as a resource for iconographers, featuring a diverse array of patterns and sketches essential for creating religious icons. It includes designs for the Nativity, the Theotokos, archangels, male and female saints, as well as halo patterns and crucifixion crosses.

Readers will find a comprehensive collection of patterns accompanied by color recommendations, which serve as a general guide for adapting to various pigments used in egg tempera and acrylic paints. The book also presents designs for buildings, fabric backgrounds, and icon borders, making it a practical tool for those engaged in Orthodox iconography. This edition is presented in English and measures 11 inches in height and 8.5 inches in length.