3 Techniques to Try with Tempera Paint: AME 052 - a podcast by Patty Palmer: Art Teacher and expert in teaching art to kids.

When it comes to painting techniques, most of us think about watercolor paints. There is so much you can do with these watery colors: resist, wet-on-wet, salting, etc. But if you use liquid tempera paint for most of your art projects, you may feel like you’re stuck with a simple stroke application. For me, tempera paints offer kids the chance to explore paint mixing and achieve bold blasts of color.

This podcast explains why I love using tempera paint, what type of brands are best, and how to get the most out of using tempera paints.IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:


Why tempera paints are great to use in a classroom or home settingHow not all tempera paints are high-quality and what to look for when choosing brands


Why double loading your paint brush allows for a beautiful application of color (and saves you time)How the scratching technique can be tricky, but fun if you keep the shapes abstract


How smoothing works to encourage children to use more even paint strokesWhy it’s beneficial to use as little water as possible with your tempera paints




LISTEN TO THE SHOW 


SHOW NOTESDouble Loading Painting Technique (with video)
3 Techniques to Try with Tempera PaintSmoothing Painting Technique (with video)

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