I believe it's a very difficult process and such people, who can paint an Icon are real masters! They can show with the help of an Icon its power and eccentricity! They create a masterpiece which plays a very big role in our life!
As I remember, when I was a 2year-student, I`d written the essay, concerning this theme. It was very interesting for me. I think that it`s a real science. Not every person can do it. I believe only professional can make these miracles...
I always adore art. It is wonderful that people create beautiful things. Espessially icons. People belive in miracle-working power of icons, they find solace in them. I think the artist who paints icons is not a simple person. He has a certain internal power which he puts in his masterpiece.