Iconography

What is Iconography? Iconography is the writing of an image.

The word Iconography means Image written

Why is it writing not painting? An icon is a sacred image that is written to invoke prayer

What is an Icon? An Icon is a Prayer in Image form

Religious icon of Virgin Mary with a yellow background, blue and gold ornate framing, and Greek text reading 'Μήτηρ Θεού'.

Debra started writing Icons as a project for a class she took through the Diocese of St. Augustine, Florida. Her Icons are written using the contemporary natural oil paints on gesso board. She has also directed Iconography classes at several Catholic Churches.

These are a few examples of her Icons.

Religious icon of the Holy Family showing Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus with halos, religious symbols, and the words 'Sancta Familia' in the upper left corner.
Iconographic painting of Saint Catherine of Siena, depicted as a woman with a halo, holding white flowers, wearing a white veil and a blue robe, with a hand raised in blessing.
Religious icon painting of Saint Joseph, depicted as a worker, holding a lily and a plaque, with a halo around his head against a yellow background.