"...one of the most concise and useful books on the art of egg tempera painting... should be on the bookshelf of every serious artist."
"I can't tell you how wonderful your manual is. I'm in the process of re-reading and highlighting passages as I write this... I found your writing to be exceptionally easy to read and helpful with respect to clarifying many of the issues which remained unclear to me about tempera technique. You seemed to have anticipated most of the questions I would ask and have answered them. The wealth of resource information you offer is incredible."
"I've read many writings on egg tempera over the years, and yours is not only complete, but is simple and direct so that I believe the greenest beginner in this medium could learn from it."
"Your book is beautifully presented, addresses the most important issues of ground and painting, and is just wonderful... it is precisely the guidance I have sought."
"...a treasure trove of wonderful egg tempera information."
"The best book on tempera I've found so far."
"I wanted to thank you for your fabulous book! It is simply wonderful, it was easy to follow but left nothing out, answering all the questions I was so desperately looking for... I couldn't put it down!"
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Egg Tempera Painting by Koo Schadler
 A comprehensive guide to painting in egg tempera for both the beginning and advanced egg tempera artist. Over 100 pages long, the book includes:
- a detailed description of how to make true gesso panels, starting from scratch
- a variety of ways in which to work in egg tempera - using brushes, sponges, glazing, scumbling, and more
- a description of painting a portrait in egg tempera
- different methods for finishing an egg tempera painting, including oil painting over tempera.
- appendices on powdered pigments, brushes, egg tempera material suppliers, and a recommended reading list.
Table of Contents
- Introduction: What is Egg Tempera Painting?
- History of Egg Tempera Painting
- Egg Tempera Painting Materials Chart
- Materials for Egg Tempera
- Gesso Chart
- Recipe and Instructions for Making Gesso Panels
- Problems (and possible solutions) with Gesso Panels
- Gesso Notes
- Painting with Egg Tempera
- Basic Rules and Exercises for Beginning Painters
- Painting a Portrait in Egg Tempera
- Finishing an Egg Tempera Painting
- Appendix I - Pigment Characteristics
- Appendix II - Suggested Pallettes and Prices
- Appendix III - Brushes: Choosing and Caring for Them
- Appendix IV - Materials Sources and Suppliers
- Appendix V - Recommended Reading
- Appendix VI - Society of Tempera Painters Brochure
- Appendix VII - Workshops
- List of Paintings
- About the Author
How to Order Egg Tempera Painting by Koo Schadler
Please send a check or money order for $22* (includes shipping) to:
Koo Schadler
562 Alstead Center Road
Alstead, NH 03602
Phone: 603.835.2937
NOTES:
* for orders to Canada, please send a check or money order for $26 (includes shipping).
* for overseas orders, please send an international money order for $30 USD (includes shipping).
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