Icon Builder is an education app developed by Justin Venn.
Download Statistics
Icon Builder has been downloaded 620 times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 48 times. It is ranked in the top 100 education apps.
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App Information
Icon Builder is FREE to download. The APK download size is 38.00 MB. The latest version available is 9.2.3-foresight-prod. The last update was on May 28, 2026.
Technical Requirements
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play March 2026.
Description
Learn how to create your own traditional, yet original Byzantine icons. For all levels!
Back to Basics
The Icon Builder system shows you how to build up your own icon by breaking down all the essential parts of an icon, and then teaching you how to put them back together again. Only when you can understand the ABC’s of what makes an icon will you be able to create freely. Through the app I will guide you, principally by video tutorials, through the essential steps one needs to learn to become an iconographer. I will not leave you alone however! On the app there is a group chat feature where students can share their works and experiences and get some feedback from me, your instructor.
Your Teacher
I am Fr Justin Venn; I am an Orthodox priest and iconographer with over 10 years of teaching experience. I will take you on a spiritual journey through the wonderful world of the icon, visiting many locations and times and artists. We will explore not only the technical aspects of icon making, but also its history and theology. In the app there are several features for you to enjoy and profit from: • 3 main steps to master, all thoroughly demonstrated and taught through video tutorials: 1. Pencil Drawing. 2. Dual Pencil Drawing. 3. Monochromatic Painting. • • 3D models of various iconographic body parts. • • Group chat feature. • • Video interviews with other great contemporary iconographers. • • Theological and other relevant material, sources, and recommendations. • • Live interaction with the teacher.
The Three Main Steps
There are 3 essential steps one must master:
Pencil Drawing: This consists of doing pencil drawings on white paper, starting with the most basic models and then moving to more complex ones.
Dual Pencil Drawing: This consists of drawing with 2 pencils – a white and black pencil on toned paper.
Monochromatic painting: This final step consists of painting monochromatic icons on toned paper, and/or boards. The traditional medium used here is natural pigments with egg tempera.
If a student masters these three essential steps, by the end of the course he/she will be able to start to create basic traditional, yet original icons.
In short, this course will teach you how to become an iconographer!
Recent changes: • Newsletter signup at sign-up or in Settings • Swipe-left to delete your own chat messages and more effective moderation • Stay signed in longer — no more surprise logouts • Smoother video lessons + rotation fixes • More reliable My Library
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Outstanding! I couldn't recommend this App enough. Breathtakingly superb hub for anyone seeking accessible, clear, step-by-step instruction on how to draw and paint beautiful holy orthodox icons. Fr Justin's demonstration videos are clear, well paced and informative, so you don't just learn what to do but understand why you are doing it. His style is calming and so really supportive to slowly down the mind and bringing focus to this holy art and devotional practice. Truly life enhancing.
★★★★★Amanda Thérèse Sarah Bacon· Dec 4, 2025
An incredible, yet humbling app designed & made by Father Justin Venn Orthodox Parish Priest, and Iconographer. A digital masterpiece of this time to the Glory of God, The Most Holy Theodorus, and all the beloved Saints and Martyrs. Father Justin patiently takes us step by step from mastering drawing to creating the Icon. The very Divine Mystery of the eyes to the person(s) it bears and beholds in love from the heavens to right before us. A living image of Christ in each one. Glory to God ☦️🙏♥️
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