Miller, Mary Jane: - Iconography and Meditation explains How to paint icons. Iconography is revealed through the process of looking into the ancient Icon Painting images and their Secret Techniques revealed through prayer or awareness. This book describes only one Secret Prayer Method, supported by a brief history of Iconography, and the use of organic materials. The Icon of St Luke is instructional, a clear explanation for what the iconography is trying to achieve. Mary Jane Miller's overview of How to Paint an Icon is unique and provocative. Her approach is honest and prayerful. The first strokes and first lines, followed by a chaos of color should not deter you, it is the beginning. After Second lines, Highlights and Veils the process and how to do iconography becomes more clear. You are encouraged to analyze Icon Images, it is the way to discover the depth and robust mystery found in this ancient practice. Mixing Paint for Lettering, Pigment Recipe Guide, Prayers for an Iconographer, Rules for the Iconographer, are all included in Mary Jane Miller Books. Her other guide, How to Paint Icons; Workbook and Journal, for the contemporary iconographer is a great supplement to this Iconography and Meditation. If you are looking for more info about the ancient teachings of this great practice Miller's advice it to persevere, pray and practice.