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Online icon painting lessons

Online Asynchronous Iconography Lessons

These lessons are asynchronous, meaning you can follow them whenever you can and at your own pace. Here’s how they work:

  1. Purchasing the Lesson:
    You buy the lesson in video format and start following the instructions in the video.
  2. Feedback and Corrections:
    At each stage, you send me a photo of your work (taken with your phone). I provide corrections directly on the photo and send it back to you, so you can apply the corrections to your artwork. I will suggest specific points where you should send your work for review, but you can also send photos as frequently or infrequently as you wish to request my feedback.
  3. Costs:
    • Video Purchase: €20
    • Correction Package: €20 for 10 corrections.
      You are charged only when I provide a correction. If your work requires no corrections, I simply let you know to proceed, and you are not charged.
      For the first lesson (painting the face of Saint Demetrios), you will typically need 3-4 correction packages plus the video purchase, costing around €100 in total. Depending on how many corrections you request, the cost may vary.
  4. Unlimited Access:
    There is no time limit for sending corrections, and you can watch the purchased video as many times as you like.
  5. Video Content:
    The videos are comprehensive, just like attending a live lesson. Some students find them sufficient without online feedback. However, the online corrections are the key way to learn effectively.
  6. Clarifications:
    If you need further details, email info@pilarinos.gr or call 0030 6945746653 Viber or Whatsapp
  7. Advanced Students:
    If you are experienced in iconography, you can opt for corrections only without purchasing the videos.

Materials (Total Cost: €53)

You don’t need to purchase materials you already own. The registration materials package includes:

  1. Book: Written by me and necessary throughout the course (€10).
  2. Wooden Panel: Pre-prepared marine plywood for your first icon (22×30 cm, €12).
  3. Pigments: 9 powder pigments for painting (€20).
  4. Small Bottle: For preparing egg tempera (€5).
    The total cost, including shipping, is €47.

You will also need to purchase certain painting supplies from an art store. I recommend plaisio.gr, but you can buy them elsewhere.

Brushes

Additional Supplies

  • 2 Plastic Palettes: Link
  • Watercolor Paper Pad: Link
  • Mechanical Pencil: e.g., Link with refills: Link
  • Erasers:
    • Standard: Link
    • Eraser with brush: Link

The cost of these materials from plaisio.gr is €18.

Additional Requirements

You will also need:

  • 1 Egg
  • Some Vinegar

First Lesson

Paint the face of Saint Demetrios. Purchase the lesson here:
Udemy Course Link (€20)

If you are interested to participate, send an email to info@pilarinos.gr

 

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