Egg tempera was the primary method of painting until around 1500, when oil paints were invented. Long lasting and permanent, it was traditionally applied in numerous thin, transparent layers, using a small brush and a painstaking cross-hatching technique…
But not today!
Today you will use a paintbrush here and there, but most of the application will be with nontraditional items such as spatulas, rags, and palette knives. You will build up and pull back the pigment, building up texture and ending up with soft, velvety paintings that are reminiscent of monotype prints. Swirly and lovely!
As your facilitator I will spend a lot of time working the room, helping you make decisions to create the best paintings possible. Each of you should be able to complete 3-5 paintings.
We always end the day with a show-and-tell, your chance to learn from each other and delight in the days creations.
Kit Fee: $10
Supply List:
- Small palette knife
- Small kitchen spatula (I will have some to use)
- A few brushes you have on hand (I will have many to share)
- Mechanical pencil
Kit Fee includes:
- wood panels
- paint
- gesso
- rags
- anything else needed
Optional:
- One or two 8”x10” Ampersand Gessobord panels, 1/8 inch thick (I will also have some for sale if you would like to try painting on this substrate).
- Egg tempera paints (you can also use my stash… this will give you a chance to see if you respond to the medium before going out and spending a lot of money!)
