The Luminous Brush
Subtitle: Painting With Egg Tempera
Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications
Published: October 1999
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 128
ISBN-13: 9780823028887
Subjects: Tempera; Techniques - Painting; Painting In Specific Media; Art & Art Instruction; Art; Tempera painting; Study & Teaching; Techniques - General; Technique
First sentence: I have always loved looking at pigments in art supply stores-the rich and brilliant colors are so enticing since they are not hidden in tubes.
Description: "Egg tempera, an ancient painting technique that uses the egg yolk and water as the painting medium, is experiencing a renaissance. Today many people are attracted by traditional painting methods and natural products, and egg tempera is the perfect "natural" way to paint." "Illustrated with step-by-step demonstrations throughout, The Luminous Brush provides an excellent reference on how to paint with egg tempera.".

"Illustrated with 150 beautiful paintings by the author as well as some by old masters and other contemporary artists working in the medium, The Luminous Brush is the most comprehensive how-to guide on this luminous painting medium that is experiencing a newfound popularity among today's artists."--BOOK JACKET.