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Katherine de ShazarProfessional Artist and InstructorThe mystery of Mother Nature, the cosmos and human nature have fascinated Katherine since she was very young. Over the years, she has explored many mediums to represent them and their intertwining relationships. One of her favorite mediums to express these relationships is egg tempera. It began when she walked into a classroom redolent with the smell of incense, musical chant, and the presence an elderly, bearded, Russian gentleman who spoke very little English that she felt a medium would do justice to her vision of the mystery of the universe. That first class dove her headfirst into the ancient technique of egg tempera and iconography, which for centuries has been taught by master to student.
In addition to personal and commissioned work, Katherine loves to teach people from all backgrounds the technique of egg tempera.
Icon Painting Our Lady of Guadalupe – Katherine de Shazer
Our Lady of Guadalupe, An Icon Not Made by Human Hands:
Revelation 12:1 reads, “A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.”
In the year 1531, the cloak or tilma of Juan Diego was miraculously imprinted with the image of the Virgin Mary. Since then, tens of thousands have made a pilgrimage to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe to view this uncorrupted piece of fabric made from woven cactus with colors much as they were seen all those years ago. It is this icon that the class will work on. During class, we will discuss the symbolism of the image and how we embrace the miracle(s) in our lives. We will be working on handmade wooden and gessoed boards using the ancient painting technique of egg tempera and gold assist. Absolutely no art experience is necessary to complete this work of art.
| All materials are provided | Lunch included |
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