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Christ Pantocrator — Icon Study

Composition study for a 18x24 icon painting

Medium
Oil on Canvas
Year
2025
Format
18"x24"
Wide composition study showing Jesus centered with apostles grouped.
Study 01 — establishing grouping and center emphasis.

Intent

The goal was to lock composition and gesture before committing to the large format. These studies test spacing, symmetry vs. natural movement, and the read of focal areas.

Process

  • Thumbnail value sketches
  • Gesture pass to establish posture and rhythm
  • Block-in and grouping adjustments
  • Refinement for clarity at mural scale