About us

Ananiya art studio

Since 1973 we have been painting churches, writing icons and making iconostases — in Ukraine and beyond. Our craft is passed down from generation to generation.

History

How it all began

The Ananiya studio was founded in 1973 by the icon painter Ananiy Melnychuk. He brought artists together to paint the Holy Trinity Cathedral of the Korets Convent.

The work took seven years, at a time when the Church was persecuted. The painting was supported by the abbess of the convent, Mother Natalia (Ilchuk).

Since then the studio has painted many churches in Ukraine and abroad, and its knowledge and experience are passed on from master to apprentice.

What we do

Church decoration — from sketch to gilding

  • Church painting and monumental art: frescoes, mosaics, stained glass
  • Icon painting
  • Made-to-order iconostases: carving and gilding
  • Gilding icons with gold leaf and shell gold
  • Marble finishing of church interiors
  • 3D visualisation of the interior before work begins
Our work

What we do

What we do

All works
  • Church painting

    Monumental church painting — fresco, silicate and oil: from sketch and 3D design to the finished…

  • Icon painting

    Icons in the traditional technique: wooden panel, gesso, egg tempera and gilding. Church, family and patron-saint…

  • Iconostases

    Iconostases designed for each church — its architecture, history and style: carving, gilding and icons.

  • Gilding

    Gold-leaf and imitation-leaf gilding, oil (mordant) and water (bole) methods — icons, iconostases, domes and church…

  • Marble

    Marble holy tables, prothesis tables and iconostases, with stone chosen by colour and texture to suit…

  • 3D design

    3D visualisation of the church interior: see the painting, iconostasis and finishes before any work begins.

Let’s discuss your project

The price depends on the scope and complexity of the work.