Egg Tempera -- What Egg Tempera Is and How to Paint with It
Egg tempera is the second oldest painting medium, dating back to the early Egyptians. Egg tempera is easy to learn how to use, and produces beautiful results.
Introduction to Egg Tempera
An easy-to-understand introduction to what egg tempera is and how to use it. (Don't be put off by the fact that it's on a fantasy art website.)
An easy-to-understand introduction to what egg tempera is and how to use it. (Don't be put off by the fact that it's on a fantasy art website.)
How to Make Egg Tempera
You've bought some fresh eggs and pigment, now read this illustrated step-by-step demonstration of how to make egg tempera paint.
You've bought some fresh eggs and pigment, now read this illustrated step-by-step demonstration of how to make egg tempera paint.
Choosing the Right Egg for Tempera
Find out what makes the perfect egg for creating egg tempera paint.
Find out what makes the perfect egg for creating egg tempera paint.
Demonstration of Egg Tempera Painting
A step-by-step demonstration of a painting made using egg tempera, including close-up photos showing details.
A step-by-step demonstration of a painting made using egg tempera, including close-up photos showing details.
Egg Tempera Portrait Demo
Artist Fred Wessel explains the 14th century technique he uses, step-by-step in this egg tempera portrait demonstration.
Artist Fred Wessel explains the 14th century technique he uses, step-by-step in this egg tempera portrait demonstration.
Pigments for Egg Tempera
A list of pigments used for egg tempera painting, from the Society of Tempera Painters, with an indication of the toxicity rating of each.
A list of pigments used for egg tempera painting, from the Society of Tempera Painters, with an indication of the toxicity rating of each.
Personal Experiences with Learning Egg Tempera Painting
Artist Katherine Tyrrell shares her experiences with learning to use egg tempera.
Artist Katherine Tyrrell shares her experiences with learning to use egg tempera.