Tempera Paint not to be confused with tempura

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Tempera Paint(not to be confused with tempura)

• PROS and CONS of TEMPERA
• Pro
• -Water-based (less sticky to clog our pipes)
• -Easy clean up
• -Fast drying
• -Inexpensive
• -May be overpainted
• -Mostly opaque
• -Works well on paper
• -May be mixed with egg yolk and dry pigment for
  more permanence

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Examples of Tempera in History
Adoration of the Magi Lorenzo Monaco, 1422

• Super popular in the Middle Ages was egg tempera
  using dry pigment mixed with raw egg yolk to make
  a permanent paint. Oil paint took over during
  Renaissance.

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• Still used today for
• Russian icon painting

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MURAKAMI!
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BIO

• Takashi Murakami was born 1962 in Tokyo, Japan.
  Has BFA, MFA, and PhD from the Tokyo National
  University of Fine Arts and Music. He is a
  traditionally trained artist.

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Hmmmthis looks familiar
In 2003, partners with Louis Vuitton (Marc Jacobs
is designer) for a line of handbags. They are
limited editions, the cheapest cost 250.00 for a
wallet and sell out.
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and most recently
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Murakami and the Superflat

• Influenced by Manga and Anime, Murakami invents
  an art movement that deals with the graphic,
  flattened forms of Japanese art and the emptiness
  of Japanese society.

Tan Tan Bo, 2001 Acrylic on canvas
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• Hes made a lot of and employs over 100
  people to make his work, although he creates all
  designs.

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Murakami Painting

• Using Murakamis colorful palette, you will be
  creating your own painting of an animal in his
  style (think anime inspired, flat shapes, bright
  colors, pattern, etc.)
• PLEASE USE YOUR OWN IDEAS! Be inspired but dont
  copy something
• You will have a foreground, middle ground, and
  background
• You will be using tempera on paper
• You will create 3 sketches in your sketchbook
  prior to starting the painting.

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• Link to Museum

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• Are you up to the challenge?