Choosing a particular icon painter involves trusting her as a professional and as a servant of God. The professionalism of an icon painter is expressed not only in good arts education, but also in her accurate knowledge of the canons, her visual experience, and her iconographic outlook. Through prayer, God sends us an icon painter, helps us come to a mutual understanding, and finally, reveals the desired image through her. This is the miracle of common prayer and Divine Providence.

I strive to do is use the same Byzantine system used throughout all periods and schools of Byzantine painting, that is, the use of line, color, composition, and perspective to create icons that fulfill the ecclesiastical and liturgical function of the icon which is to bring the viewer into communion with the person depicted here and now. In my studio, I paint the icons by using only traditional powder pigments from minerals of different colors, which are found in stones, clay, and sand. These natural materials are the same colors that the old iconographers used many years ago. I never use acrylics or other industrial colors. As a binder for paints, I use an emulsion, which is prepared on dry white wine and egg yolk. I usually work on prepared linden wood panels and use a linen varnish. All materials and technology ensure the longevity of the icons. I use a fairly dry brush and will paint two or three thin layers of color. Then I build up the layers using diluted and condensed layers of color, again with an almost dry brush. I prefer this technique because it is tested on time. Most of the icons which were painted many years ago, by the old iconographers, are still preserved in very good condition today. First and foremost, my goal is to present work done with professionalism and of the highest quality. Work done with love and devotion.

I find my deepest well of inspiration purely in life itself. I am overwhelmed by the beauty of creation. The artist is always closely connected with nature, inspired by it. Because in nature the Lord appears to us. Is the greatest Artist/Creator of all. But it is also very important for me to constantly explore something new, to study both ancient and modern icons, frescoes and mosaics. I always find great comfort in this study. I do not aspire to mechanical copying. I think iconography should not be characterized by static, photocopying, and sterile imitation of past images. The artist must widen, enrich and renew constantly his work. In a stylistic search, I choose only what resonates with me personally, absorbing beautiful aesthetic principles, artistic ideas, and techniques. I'm not tied to a particular style. My goal is to create an author's icon in an independent and very recognizable manner in which artistic freedom will be felt while observing the canons. And most importantly, I believe that the icon I painted will be important and necessary for you and that it will occupy a significant place in your home and personal life.