EGG TEMPERA / Religious Icons




The tools I use are all 100% natural and come
from the earth. Clay on wood is the pallet,
minerals from the earth mixed with the yolk of
an egg provide the colors, and the gold for
the halo is gold leaf.After each icon is
completed, the surface is covered with Olifa,
a natural linseed oil. It is applied by hand and
serves to protect the icon and is also a sign
of anointing.


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CHRIST PANTOCRATOR



18"x24"
tempera on traditional icon board
with 24kt gilding.



After being commissioned to paint the icon, Christ Pantocrator, I shifted my focus to include the study of icons and iconology. Self-taught, I continue to pursue the ancient crafts of egg-tempera and gilding in my quest to preserve and follow the historical traditions.



FOURTH DAY OF CREATION



11"x14" tempera
on clay panel with crushed glass and gilding.



AANGEL AT THE TOMB



11" x 14" tempera on panel with crushed, glass and gilding.



THIS ICON WAS CREATED AND INSPIRED BY THE BEAUTIFUL MOSAIC LOCATED ON THE FRONT WALL INSIDE ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN DETROIT.



SIMPLY MARY



11"x14"
tempera on clay panel with gilding.



SIMPLY MARY IS ONE OF MY OWN DESIGNS. AFTER STUDYING THE ANCIENT MASTERS, I FELT INSPIRED TO CREATE A SOFTER VERSION OF MARY AND THEREBY NAMED HER, SIMPLY MARY.



MARY WITH ROSES



11"x14"
tempera on clay panel with gilding.



Panagia Glykophilousa
(SWEET KISSING)



11"x14"
tempera on clay panel with gilding.



OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP



11"x14" tempera
on panel with gilding.





22722 Glendale St. Detroit, MI. 48223





Jeanne McCormick