The Great Egg Tempera Experiment
Grade 8
Artists in the Medieval and Renaissance eras had to make their own paint— in fact, every artist did before synthetic paints were developed. Is it still possible to make our own paint too? Of course!
During this project, we will work in teams to experiment with making our own paint out of egg yolk and pigment. Some of the pigments will come from our kitchens or the fields around the school— some will be ground up charcoal and pastels. We will also learn about layering paint to create deeper colours and a sense of value, and we will develop our Photoshop skills.