Commission an icon
An icon for someone you love
A patron saint for a baptism, a guardian angel for a godchild, the Holy Family for a marriage. Each icon is written by hand, for one person, over several weeks.
How it works
From a first message to your icon
- I
Write to me
Tell me about the occasion, the person the icon is for, and the saint or subject you have in mind. If you are unsure, we can look for it together.
- II
Choosing together
We choose the model, the size of the panel and the gilding. I then send you a proposal with the price and the expected date.
- III
Writing the icon
The process of writing an icon takes time. It can take several weeks to several months.
- IV
Receiving your icon
When the icon is finished and varnished, we agree together on how it reaches you.
Prices & lead times
Every icon is made to measure
Size & format
From a small panel for a bedside table to a large icon for a home or a chapel. Arched panels, diptychs and triptychs are also possible.
Price
Each icon is quoted individually, according to its size, the amount of gilding and the complexity of the composition. Ask for a quote; it commits you to nothing.
Lead time
An icon takes several weeks. For a baptism, a first communion or a wedding, get in touch well in advance so the icon is ready for the day.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can you write any saint?
Most saints have an established model in the iconographic tradition, and I follow it. For saints less often painted as icons, such as Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, I compose the icon from the rules of the tradition and what is known of their life.
Can I choose a model I have seen?
Yes. An icon is always written after a model. Send me a photo of the icon you love and we'll talk about it. My Holy Family, for example, follows the model of Sister Marie-Paul Farran.
Is the icon blessed?
Traditionally, an icon is blessed by a priest before it takes its place for prayer. You can ask your parish priest to bless it once you have received it.
How do I look after an icon?
Keep it away from direct sunlight, heating and damp. Dust it gently with a soft, dry brush. Never use water or cleaning products on the painted surface or the gold.
Are there icons available right away?
Sometimes. Icons that are for sale are listed under Available icons.
Tell me about the icon you have in mind.Write to me