Most iconographers are trained the old-fashioned way- by apprenticeship. The aspiring iconographer attaches him or herself to a master iconographer, learning not only the skills, but also the spirituality and philosophy of the ascetic practice. My teacher, Deacon Charles Rohrbacher, lives and works in Juneau which makes a true apprenticeship impossible. Consequently, I travel to Juneau to receive instruction from time to time. In February of 2018, Charles opened a solo art exhibit at the State Museum which was a retrospective of 35 years work as an iconographer. I attended the amazing opening and stayed for an additional 8 days working on drawing the Trinity icon. Rublev’s Trinity was my model. It was a gift to celebrate Charles and the fruits of his 35-year call to iconography (and counting). I am grateful for the sacrificial instruction I received from Charles. And, I thank the Rohrbachers for their generous hospitality as I worked. If you want to know how I found myself as a student of an iconographer in Juneau, you can read my bio or my article in Inheritance Magazine.
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