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Recent Examples of tempera
Use a paintbrush or your finger to cover the egg with tempera paint.
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Annabelle Canela, Parents, 16 Apr. 2025
The most monumental pieces, simply called the Ten Largest, were dramatic tempera pigment works on paper more than ten feet tall and had been completed in a frenzied nine-week period in 1907.
—Jay Cheshes, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
In egg tempera and gold leaf on wood, Santiago with an Apostolic Man shows a figure at right-hand staring at the viewer.
—John Oseid, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Two works of egg tempera on calfskin from New York painter Altoon Sultan-Dark Corner (2021) and Lines and loop (2021), adorn the walls.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
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Annabelle Canela, Parents, 16 Apr. 2025
The most monumental pieces, simply called the Ten Largest, were dramatic tempera pigment works on paper more than ten feet tall and had been completed in a frenzied nine-week period in 1907.
—Jay Cheshes, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
In egg tempera and gold leaf on wood, Santiago with an Apostolic Man shows a figure at right-hand staring at the viewer.
—John Oseid, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Two works of egg tempera on calfskin from New York painter Altoon Sultan-Dark Corner (2021) and Lines and loop (2021), adorn the walls.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tempera
Noun
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The legendary artist and North Shore resident — who uses gouache paints to create lifelike depictions of Marvel and DC characters — is constantly creating.—
Kelly Haramis,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Every aspect of each design, from sketching to gouache rendering to fabrication, is a product of the human hand.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Pair it with other pastels for a charming maximalist space, or use it alongside neutral white and cream tones to add vibrancy.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 July 2025
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Each bungalow evokes its own unique spirit, with colorful pastel palettes paired with one-of-a-kind textiles and art collected from remote corners of the world, including from Kemble's personal travels.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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This cotton maxi dress comes in 18 colors and styles, including gray stripes and a watercolor pattern.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 July 2025
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An exhibition on view now through October 19, 2025, at The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies in Banff, Alberta co-curated by Sánchez, the Group’s last living member, features 77 works from all members including paintings, watercolors, drawings, and works on paper.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Two likely causes are an increase in food availability due to the recent wet winters (more rain leads to more plants and seeds, which lead to healthy rodent populations), and a cessation of the distemper epidemic that has decimated the populations of these animals in the Bay Area in recent years.—
Alison Hermance,
Mercury News,
17 June 2025
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Remember that raccoons can transmit rabies to people and pets and distemper to unvaccinated pets, so they should never be handled alive (or deceased).—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 May 2025
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Evoking the sky pool from the 2013 Tom Cruise sci-fi flick Oblivion, the transparent acrylic 9-meter-long (about 30 ft-long) pool stretches out from the center of the hotel, forming a watery roof above the reception area.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 July 2025
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Shells can be decoupaged with stylish napkins (as seen in this DIY seashell trinket tray by creator Bek Marsden) or painted with acrylics.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 July 2025
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Winning Daily 3 numbers from July 19 drawing Midday: 9-1-5 Evening: 1-2-3 Check Daily 3 payouts and previous drawings here.—
Detroit Free Press Staff,
Freep.com,
19 July 2025
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Powerball 28-48-51-61-69, Powerball: 20, Power Play: 3 The Pick 10-23-24-35-41-42 Pick 3 1-4-4 Fantasy 5 13-33-34-38-40 Check Fantasy 5 payouts and previous drawings here.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
19 July 2025
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In the etching, the nun can be seen seated with her legs open while the three clergymen hold up their robes, revealing their erect penises.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Indoors, Maureen would allow Lilian to study and admire the Modigliani and Matisse etchings on the wall before drawing Lilian’s attention to the collection of rare books.—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
15 June 2025
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“Tempera.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tempera. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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