Welcome to the world of iconography with Elena Turskaya, a true guardian of the spirit of Orthodox traditions, inspired by centuries of prayers, devotions, and the great feats of the saints.
Choose your saint, the one who touches your heart, and Elena will lovingly and devotedly paint an icon that will leave you deeply moved. Immerse yourself in a state of serenity and spiritual unity, and feel the soul of the saint revealing its wisdom and grace before you.
Elena Turskaya
An iconographer discovered her gift during a pilgrimage to the sacred land of Jerusalem and received the blessing to paint icons from Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem in Nazareth.
Materials for Icons
My icons continue the magnificent traditions of iconographers from the 15th-16th centuries. To create the icons, I use linden wood boards, bonded with natural adhesive and reinforced with oak splints. These boards are then draped with a canvas woven from natural fibers. For the foundational layer, or 'gesso,' a mixture of fine chalk and organic adhesive is meticulously applied, imbuing the icons with depth and texture. The colors are crafted from manually ground precious stones and minerals, blended with egg yolk, giving the icons vibrant and saturated hues.
Step 1: Choose your Saint
Let your heart and soul guide you to the saint with whom you feel a special connection or desire to become closer through an icon. Let your inner inspiration and faith help you make the choice.
You can also order an icon for a special occasion, such as a wedding or the birth of a child. Let the icon become a symbol of an important moment in your life or the life of your loved ones. An icon, created with prayers and love, will bring inspiration and serve as a reminder of the significance of this moment throughout your entire life.
Step 2: Choose Icon Painting Style and Board Size
To navigate the various types of Orthodox icons, visit our Icons in Orthodoxy page. Select the type of icon, the icon painting style that resonates with you (Encaustic technique, Russian, or Byzantine style), and the size of the board that suits your preference.
Step 3: Contact the Master and Place Your Order
Get in touch with the master to discuss your order. You can use the contact form on the website or email to elena@soulfulicons.com.
Step 4: Use Your Icon for Prayer and Spiritual Reflection
After finalizing all the details, and once Elena has tuned in to you and your chosen saint, she will create a unique icon for you. Turn to your icon to seek support, comfort, healing power, and guidance on your spiritual journey.
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What People say
I wholeheartedly thank Elena for the icon of Our Lady of Vladimir she painted for me. Each time I gaze into her eyes, I am enveloped by a sense of serenity, harmony, and a profound spiritual enlightenment, guiding me along a deep path of self-discovery.
Maria
I was fortunate to receive Elena's Our Lady of Kazan icon on the occasion of my wedding and it was used to bless my marriage. The icon now moves with us across continents, bringing peace and love to our home.
Anna
