Interactive forum where various aspects of tempera painting are discussed by novices and proffessionals.
The technical aspects of tempera. Discussing paint, gesso, supports etc etc.
Members of the society display their works.
Exhibitions, workshops, tutors and suppliers listings
Some historical aspects of tempera

Links to Members Web Sites.
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Patterns In Tempera

An on line exhibition of tempera paintings which incorporate patterns.


The Botticelli Project

 

An Overview of Egg Tempera

Egg tempera is a painting process that uses egg yolk to bind pigments.
The artist must manufacture the paints him or herself by the simple process of mixing finely ground pigment, water and dilute egg yolk.
The paint is then applied in a method where the optical laws of egg tempera are obeyed thus the unique surface of egg tempera will be achieved.
In addition to making the paint the artist has also to prepare the ground on which to paint.

About The Society

The Society of Painters in Tempera was founded in 1901 by Lady Herringham and by a group of painters whom a study of the Book of Cennino Cennini had inspired to a quest for better craftsmanship. The declared Object of the Society was "Improvement in the art of Tempera painting by the interchange of the knowledge and experience of the members."
(John D. Batten 1925)

In 1997 The Society of Tempera Painters was established following the decline of the original Society. The Society is now well established both in the United States of America and in the United Kingdom.

New members are always welcome and upon joining will receive:-

  • the Society newsletter and updates.

Members may:-

  • become part of the artist's registry.
  • exhibit in Society exhibitions.
  • exhibit paintings on this website.

    • Membership Application

    Admission into the Society is made by the applicant filling out a membership form and the payment of dues. Application forms are available on the Downloads page.

Copyright The Society of Tempera Painters 2004
Paintings copyright the individual artists.

Society Board and Staff.

President
Vice President
Secretary

Michael Bergt
Rob Milliken
Miranda Gray
Tamara Lichtenstein
Koo Schadler

The Web Site : Rob Milliken and Dennis Harper
For any enquiries re this website please contact
rob@robmilliken.co.uk

Should you need to make contact with the Society please do so through the Forum where you will find contact details in The Members List. We as individuals are unable to respond to matters of a technical nature in respect of painting issues.