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iconspirit Shop: • Icons for all occasions • Cards for all occasions Publications: • "All Saints" book on the Icons of the Twelve Parish Saints of Jersey written by Karen Blampied Icons: • 12 Parish Saints Icons 2010 • Icon for St Bartholomew's  Anglican Church in Dinard • Notre Dame de la Clarté 2011 • Icon of St Patrick • Icon of the Sacred Heart • Icon of St Thomas • Icon of Our Lady of the Assumption   Icon of John Paul II • The Icon of Our Lady of the Annunciation and the Japanese Martyrs 2013 Events: • Flower Festival Dinard Anglican Church 2010 • Fête dé Noué Mural 2009

 

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About iconspirit Studios and the work  of Karen Blampied

‘iconspirit studios’ was set up in November 2008 by Iconographer Karen Blampied to fulfil a passion for writing icons.

Channel Islander, Karen, writes icons in Jersey where she was born and exhibits in Jersey and France. This website showcases Karen's work. 

"At ‘iconspirit studios’ the whole process of writing an icon is a theological journey from the bare board of the crucifixion to the luminous colours of the resurrection. The writing of icons is according to traditional techniques. These I have learnt over the years through several courses in iconography; the history of iconography, scripture and iconography and conciliar iconography. As well as practical courses; such as drawing the icon, painting, gilding and designing the icon."  

Karen Blampied  Click here to read more about Karen

Karen Blampied has  published her first book "All Saints" Icons of the Twelve Parish Saints of Jersey.  Click here to read more

What is an icon?

"An Icon is a sacred Christian image. It has been an important part of Christian prayer for over a thousand years in both the way it is crafted and portrayed. It is the written Word of God in visual form. The Word of God that inspires, teaches and resonates the love of God. An icon acts as a window to the Divine, we can look through it and see statements of the Christian Faith. It is an awe inspiring way of telling the 'Truths' about the Christian story for those who can read its language"

An icon is a very special piece of Christian Art.  It is prayfully hand crafted using traditional techniques and is a focus for prayer in the home and/or Church.
 

2010 saw the completion of the Twelve Parish Saint Icons

 Icons were created for the twelve Parish Churches of Jersey in the Channel Islands.  Click here to discover more