Yvonne Bell - Christian Icons

Yvonne Bell - Church Vestments, Icons, Christian Art

Icons

Yvonne Bell uses the traditional images of icons in the vestments we produce. Yvonne also writes icons using modern materials. Commissions are welcomed for individual icons or larger groups of work.

Icon of Promise, traditional style, modern acrylics

icon of St Michael the Archangel, orthodox style, modern acrylics

Icon of Truth, traditional style, egg tempera

1 A modern icon of St Thomas a' Becket written by Yvonne Bell (1995) There was no acknowledged prototype for this saint - so Yvonne created one.
2 A traditional style Icon of Promise written by Yvonne Bell (1995) using modern acrylics.
3 Detail from an orthodox Icon of St Michael the Archangel written by Yvonne Bell using modern acrylics (1998).
4 A traditional style Icon of Truth written by Yvonne Bell (1995) using egg tempera.

icon based on Mother of God of Valdimire, silk

orthodox style icon, Visitation of Anthony of Egypt to Paul the Hermit, painted on silk

5 Yvonne Bell has discovered that silk painting techniques can be used to reproduce icons on fabric. This was based on the icon Holy Wisdom (Yvonne Bell 1998)
6 This was based on the prototype, Mother of God of Valdimire and is painted on silk (Yvonne Bell 1998)
7 Detail from an orthodox style icon of the Visitation of Anthony of Egypt to Paul the Hermit, painted on silk (Yvonne Bell 1999)

8 Detail from a silk painting of the Hospitality of Abraham for a vestment hood based on the Rublev icon (Yvonne Bell 1998)

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Yvonne Bell provides a personalised design service for all. Each item is designed for the person or place where it will be used. We'll help you choose materials that work to your budget and design for your purpose. Contact us about individual vestments at catalogue prices.