Unlock the beauty and intricacy of painting with egg tempera, a timeless and captivating technique that has been cherished by artists for centuries. Discover a world of creative expression with this recorded egg tempera painting course.

Why Egg Tempera Painting?

Egg tempera is a stunning medium that offers a unique blend of luminosity, precision, and durability. This time-honored technique involves using pigments mixed with egg yolk as a binding agent, resulting in rich and vibrant colors that capture the essence of your subjects. Perfect for both beginners and experienced artists, this course will guide you through the foundations of egg tempera painting, step-by-step, unlocking a whole new world of possibilities in your artistic repertoire.

What Will You Learn?

Throughout this course, you will explore the essential techniques and principles of egg tempera painting, enabling you to create stunningly detailed and visually captivating artworks. We will cover the basics of tempera painting, including materials and tools, preparing the surface, color mixing, layering methods, and mastering the delicate brushwork that brings your compositions to life.

Why Choose Let There Be Light Art & Classes?

Your instructor Alina Smolyansky is one of the select few North American teachers proficient in the technique of egg tempera and icon painting.

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Unlock the secrets of transparent layering and glazing with egg tempera in this comprehensive 4-hour course. Receive step-by-step instructions guiding you through the unique technique, emphasizing quick-drying layers that build upon each other without disruption.

After registration, access exclusive video links to delve into the intricacies of applying thin glazes, achieving the desired color, saturation, and shadows. Learn how to harness the luminosity that defines egg tempera painting, a process that cannot be blended once applied. No prior experience required.

Tools and Materials:

• Smooth rigid painting surface (art board or wood panel primed with gesso, 9x12” or 8x10”, for example, Ampersand Claybord™)

• Imitation gold leaf and adhesive size (if you have)

• Watercolour brushes: No. 6 (or 7), 3, 01 (or 00),

• Dry pigments. Small amounts of pigments could be purchased on Etsy OR watercolour in pans (not tubes), you could also try Gouache.

• 1 Egg.

• Image pattern will be provided.

Links to the videos will be sent after registration.