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Recent Examples of tempera
Layered hues from green through shades of golden ocher down to umber—in classic tempera painting, this would be exactly the understructure for (white) skin tones.
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Moritz Scheper, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2024
Writing on a computer and MIDI just doesn’t translate the same way, like oil versus tempera versus digital painting.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Mar. 2024
Oils, temperas and charcoals will mingle to create a distinctive depiction of Southern Chile.
—Holly Jones, Variety, 30 Oct. 2023
The scenery is similar in both kinds of paintings, but where the oils have an Olympian detachment, the tempera ones pull the eye across the vastness and into curves of land and curls of clouds.
—Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 29 Sep. 2023
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Moritz Scheper, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2024
Writing on a computer and MIDI just doesn’t translate the same way, like oil versus tempera versus digital painting.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Mar. 2024
Oils, temperas and charcoals will mingle to create a distinctive depiction of Southern Chile.
—Holly Jones, Variety, 30 Oct. 2023
The scenery is similar in both kinds of paintings, but where the oils have an Olympian detachment, the tempera ones pull the eye across the vastness and into curves of land and curls of clouds.
—Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 29 Sep. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tempera
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Visitors will be able to get close up with the rich and intricate details in 40 years of Mead’s gouache paintings, an experience that photographs of his work can’t possibly replicate.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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And in its gallery on Melrose, the dealer is showing that Lipsky remains active, with a suite of acrylic gouache abstractions all dated to 2024.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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Now that spring is about to hit, pops of pastel and cheery color are making their way back into our makeup bags.—
Elle Turner,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2025
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Available in a wide variety of colors, including neutral, pastel, and neon hues, there are plenty of options to choose from, and for each pair purchased Skechers donates a portion to animal charities.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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But the unique, watercolor dog icons set this stationery apart from the pack.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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The wood has been covered in watercolors, with sketches of the birds on top.—
Sierra Knoch,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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The support is fine linen, made from fibrous flax rather than fluffy cotton, while the paint is distemper, a fragile form of whitewash mixed with powdered colors.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2024
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That includes preventive treatments for fleas and ticks and vaccinations for distemper and rabies, says Pierce.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2025
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This also works for other items like acrylic trays, plates, etc. Turn it into art.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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Knit Picks acrylic yarn mini pack: $29.99 (Walmart) This selection of high-quality yarn in various colors can inspire a knitter or crocheter’s next project.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Tickets can be bought on the day of the drawing, but sales times and price vary by state.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Mar. 2025
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Tickets cost $2 and can be bought on the day of the drawing, but sales times vary by state.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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Her 60-pound etching press made the trip across the Southwest with her and her new husband.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Mysterious etchings at what appears to be a Los Angeles rail yard have captured the attention of internet sleuths.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Tempera.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tempera. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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