Egg Tempera Painting: A Comprehensive Guide

NEW, UPDATED AND EXPANDED EDITION IN FULL COLOR – including 100s of new images and professional paperback binding. A comprehensive guide to painting in egg tempera for both the beginning and advanced artist, with hundreds of illustrations in color. The book includes: Detailed instructions for making true gesso panels from scratch. An in-depth look at pigments, and how to use them safely. Different ways to work in egg tempera including brushwork, sponging, glazing, scumbling, petit lacs, and much more. How to paint smooth transitions in egg tempera. Various options for finishing an egg tempera painting, including oil painting on top and varnishing. A look at the many misconceptions surrounding egg tempera, and how to overcome those limitations to bring the medium into the modern era.