Video – Red Earth Icons

The Making of the Washing

July 1st, 2020

During the months of April, May, and June, this icon of the Washing of the Disciples’ Feet was created at the Conestoga Iconographic Studio. Since the patron, David, lives in California, he couldn’t visit the studio to see the progress for himself. Instead of that, regular photos were sent to him as the icon progressed.

How to Plant Woad Seed

January 10th, 2023December 4th, 2019

Since a few people have asked for more details about how to plant woad seed before the winter snows get too deep, my daughter and I decided to create a short video about how we do it here at the studio. Please feel free to ask for additional information in the comments section below, and

Making an Icon: Panel

May 30th, 2019

In this video, the work of making a traditional wooden panel here in the studio reveals details about the nature of wood and its part in creating a durable, long-lasting icon.

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Making an Icon: Wood

Making an Icon: Wood

March 30th, 2019

In this video, a closer look at the wood used to make an icon reveals details about the role a tree plays in creating an icon and the work done to find and prepare it.

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Making an Icon: Panel

Woad Blue

November 16th, 2017

It seems to me that all blues are the colour of the air—and this is certainly the case for woad blue. As the fall season comes to Canada, the hazy sky of summer clears and becomes a blue as deep as eternity offset by the flaming yellows and reds of the trees’ autumn leaves. It