Tasevski Art

29/06/2026

Virgin Mary of Tenderness (Eleusa) – Hand-Painted Orthodox Icon

A hand-painted Orthodox icon of the Virgin Mary of Tenderness (Eleusa), created using traditional Byzantine iconography techniques. Painted with egg tempera on a wooden panel and finished with genuine gold leaf, this 30 × 40 cm icon symbolizes divine love, compassion, and the intimate bond between the Mother of God and Christ. Every brushstroke is crafted with prayer, patience, and deep respect for the sacred tradition of iconography.

Medium: Egg tempera on wood with genuine gold leaf
Dimensions: 30 × 40 cm (11.8 × 15.7 in)
Style: Traditional Byzantine Iconography
Handcrafted Original Artwork

31/05/2026

Saint Nicholas – Wonderworker of Myra
Guardian of the Faith • Protector of the Sea • Model of Compassion

This icon depicts Saint Nicholas, Archbishop of Myra, one of the most beloved and widely venerated saints in Orthodox Christianity. Known as the Wonderworker, he is celebrated for his profound compassion, humility, and countless miracles performed through divine grace.

His face is rendered with a calm yet powerful expression, reflecting spiritual authority, inner peace, and pastoral wisdom. The gentle gaze conveys mercy and attentiveness, reminding the faithful of his role as a protector of the suffering, the poor, and those in need.

The rich tones of his episcopal vestments emphasize his dignity as a bishop of the Church, while the Gospel book held in his hand symbolizes the living Word of Christ and his unwavering commitment to truth and teaching.

The composition follows the traditional Byzantine iconographic canon, where form and color are not merely artistic choices, but carriers of spiritual meaning. The gold accents represent divine light and the uncreated energy of God, illuminating the sacred presence beyond the material world.

This icon is hand-painted on wood (30×40 cm) using traditional egg tempera techniques. Each layer of pigment is carefully built up in a prayerful process, preserving the centuries-old heritage of Orthodox iconography.

A timeless sacred image, created to bring blessing, protection, and spiritual strength into the home of the faithful.

06/04/2026

Archangel Michael – Guardian of Light. Hand-painted icon of Archangel Michael, the heavenly protector and warrior of divine justice. Created using traditional egg tempera on wood and finished with radiant gold leaf, this piece reflects the timeless beauty and spiritual strength of Byzantine iconography. The deep blues, warm earth tones, and luminous gold background symbolize the eternal presence of divine light and protection.

01/04/2026

Saint Demetrius – Guardian of Faith. Hand-painted icon of Saint Demetrius created with traditional egg tempera on wood, enriched with genuine gold leaf. A timeless expression of strength, protection, and spiritual devotion in Byzantine style.

11/02/2026

The Most Holy Theotokos – Eleusa

Motherly Silence • Golden Tenderness

This icon depicts The Most Holy Theotokos (Virgin Mary) in the Eleusa – “Tenderness” – type, where the Mother and Child are shown in an intimate embrace, cheek to cheek. The composition expresses profound love, protection, and divine compassion.

The gentle inclination of the Mother’s head, the deep, contemplative gaze, and the closeness of Christ to her face create a powerful sense of sacred silence — a moment suspended between heaven and earth. The gold background symbolizes divine light and eternity, emphasizing the spiritual presence beyond the material world.

The rich red and deep blue garments represent sacrifice, royalty, and heavenly grace. The delicate highlights and layered tones give depth and luminosity to the faces and drapery, following the traditional Byzantine iconographic canon.

This icon is hand-painted using traditional egg tempera on wooden panel, a centuries-old technique that ensures durability, depth of color, and spiritual authenticity. Each layer is carefully built with patience and devotion, honoring the sacred tradition of Orthodox iconography.

A timeless piece of sacred art, created to bring peace, prayerful stillness, and spiritual warmth into any space.

05/02/2026

20/01/2026

“Saint John the Baptist.
The voice in the wilderness ,earthly suffering meets divine light.
An icon painted in egg tempera, where every line is a prayer and every shadow tells a story.”

06/01/2026

The Virgin Mary “Eleusa” (Tender Mercy)
Hand-painted Orthodox icon on wood, created using traditional egg tempera techniques and natural pigments.

This icon depicts the Virgin Mary gently embracing Christ, expressing deep compassion, intimacy, and sacrificial love. The composition follows the classical Byzantine canon of Eleusa, where tenderness and divine foreknowledge coexist in silence.

28/12/2025

The Virgin Mary “Eleusa” (Tender Mercy)
Hand-painted Orthodox icon on wood, created using traditional egg tempera techniques and natural pigments.

This icon depicts the Virgin Mary gently embracing Christ, expressing deep compassion, intimacy, and sacrificial love. The composition follows the classical Byzantine canon of Eleusa, where tenderness and divine foreknowledge coexist in silence.

The background is finished with gold and subtle aging, giving the icon a sense of time, prayer, and continuity — as if it has already lived with faith. The faces are intentionally calm and inward, inviting contemplation rather than decoration.

Each layer was built slowly, with respect for tradition and spiritual meaning. This is not a reproduction or print, but a unique, one-of-a-kind icon.

• Hand-painted
• Natural pigments & egg tempera
• Gold background with aged patina
• One original piece 📩 For inquiries or purchase, send a direct message.