Painting Techniques: Master the Art of Painting with Acrylics, Watercolours, and Oils

Question 1

Which type of brush is ideal for applying thick layers of impasto paint?

Accepted Answer

Flat brush

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Round brush

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Filbert brush

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Fan brush

Question 2

Watercolour painting involves diluting paint with water to create which effect?

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Transparent washes

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Opaque layers

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Textured surfaces

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Impasto effects

Question 3

In oil painting, which technique involves applying thin, transparent layers of paint?

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Glazing

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Scumbling

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Impasto

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Washes

Question 4

Which technique is recommended for blending acrylic colours smoothly?

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Wet-on-wet blending

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Dry-on-dry blending

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Glazing

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Impasto

Question 5

What is the main use of a medium in oil painting?

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To thin the paint and make it easier to apply

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To extend the drying time of the paint

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To increase the transparency of the paint

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To make the paint more glossy

Question 6

What is the primary binder used in oil paints?

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Linseed oil

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Gum arabic

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Egg yolk

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Acrylic resin

Question 7

Which painting technique involves applying thin, transparent layers of paint, allowing each layer to dry before applying the next?

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Glazing

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Impasto

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Washes

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Drybrush

Question 8

What is the term for the use of colours that are opposite each other on the colour wheel to create contrast and visual interest in a painting?

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Complementary colour scheme

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Analogous colour scheme

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Monochromatic colour scheme

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Triadic colour scheme

Question 9

What is a key advantage of using acrylic paints?

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They dry quickly.

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They can be dissolved in water.

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They come in a limited range of colors.

Question 10

What is the primary binder used in oil paints?

Accepted Answer

Linseed oil

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Water

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Acrylic resin

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Gum arabic

Question 11

Which of the following techniques is commonly used to create transparent washes in watercolours?

Accepted Answer

Glazing

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Stippling

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Dry brush

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Impasto

Question 12

Which painting technique involves applying water-soluble pigments dissolved in water to paper or canvas?

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Watercolour

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Acrylics

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Oils

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Gouache

Question 13

What is a key advantage of using a glazing technique in painting?

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Creating depth and transparency

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Speeding up drying time

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Adding texture to the surface

Question 14

What is the primary purpose of using an underpainting in oil painting?

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To establish the basic composition and colour scheme

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To prevent the paint from cracking

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To add texture to the final painting

Question 15

Which medium is commonly used in watercolour painting?

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Water

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Oil

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Turpentine

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Acrylic

Question 16

What is the key difference between transparent and opaque paints?

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Transparent paint allows light to pass through, while opaque paint does not.

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Transparent paint is water-based, while opaque paint is oil-based.

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Transparent paint is more durable than opaque paint.

Question 17

Which term describes the thickness and consistency of paint?

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Viscosity

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Opacity

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Hue

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Saturation

Question 18

Which painting technique involves applying thick layers of paint to create a textured surface?

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Impasto

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Scumbling

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Dry brush

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Sfumato

Question 19

In watercolour painting, which substance acts as the main solvent?

Accepted Answer

Water

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Linseed oil

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White spirit

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Turpentine

Question 20

Which painting technique involves adding layers of thin, transparent paint?

Accepted Answer

Glazing

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Scumbling

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Stippling

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Impasto

Question 21

Which painting technique involves applying thick, visible layers of paint to produce a raised effect?

Accepted Answer

Impasto

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Dry brushing

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Glazing

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Stippling

Question 22

What is the technique of using a palette knife to apply paint to a surface called?

Accepted Answer

Palette knife painting

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Impasto

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Dry brushing

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Scumbling

Question 23

What term is used to describe the lightness or darkness of a colour?

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Value

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Hue

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Saturation

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Chroma