Painting Faces in the Byzantine Tradition
Learn the traditional layering technique for painting faces with careful attention to spiritual expression.
What You'll Learn
- Understanding Byzantine facial proportions
- Sankir (base flesh tone) application
- Traditional layering sequence
- Ochre and highlighting techniques
- Eyes, nose, and mouth details
- Final highlights and expression
About Course
Learn the traditional layering technique for painting faces with careful attention to spiritual expression.
Course Content
learning
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Facial Proportions in Icons
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Applying the Sankir
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First Ochre Layer
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Building Form with Light
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Painting the Eyes
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Final Highlights