Byzantine Iconography: Elements Of Style And Modern Icon Painting Techniques
Milagros Blanco studied art at college, including oil painting, murals and mosaic; and later Byzantine Iconography under Katherina Tsigas, a gifted and experienced Greek Iconographer who paints exquisite icons with gold leaf backgrounds. The author now shares the acquired knowledge on iconography with the intent to stimulate the understanding and growth of this beautiful and spiritual form of art with those interested in art and with artists who may wish to engage in painting icons. The author is a member of The Central Orlando Artist League and has participated in several art expositions. She holds a BS , MSS from the Univ. of Puerto Rico, and a Graduate Gemologist degree from GIA. The author worked as Environmental Consultant during many years and now spends much of her time painting icons.