Drawing Techniques for Year 3 Art and Design: Master the Basics

Question 1

Which drawing tool is the best choice for shading?

Accepted Answer

Pencil

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Ruler

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Sponge

Question 2

What does the word 'hatch' mean in drawing?

Accepted Answer

Drawing overlapping parallel lines

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Drawing curved lines

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Adding colour to a drawing

Question 3

Which drawing technique helps to make a drawing look three-dimensional?

Accepted Answer

Shading

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Line drawing

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Stippling

Question 4

Which of the following is a good way to practise drawing?

Accepted Answer

Drawing from what you observe

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Tracing pictures

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Using a projector

Question 5

What is the purpose of negative space in a drawing?

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To create contrast and balance

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To fill in empty areas

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To make the drawing look realistic

Question 6

What is the most important way to develop your drawing skills?

Accepted Answer

Practising frequently

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Copying other artists

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Taking lessons

Question 7

Which of these is NOT a common drawing technique?

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Printing

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Line drawing

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Shape drawing

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Shading

Question 8

In line drawing, artists create pictures using what?

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Continuous lines

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Short, dashed lines

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Dots

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Thick, bold lines

Question 9

What is hatching used for in drawing?

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Adding texture and depth

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Creating shapes

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Drawing lines

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Creating shadows

Question 10

When drawing a realistic tree, which of these is the best approach?

Accepted Answer

Draw a trunk and branches, then add leaves with different shapes and sizes

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Draw a circle for the trunk and branches for the leaves

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Draw a triangle for the trunk and a few lines for the branches

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Draw a few lines for the trunk and leaves

Question 11

What's a good tip for drawing people?

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Start with the head and body, then add the details

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Start with the details, then add the head and body

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Draw the whole person at once

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Draw the person from the bottom up

Question 12

Which drawing technique uses only thin lines to create a picture?

Accepted Answer

Line drawing

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Shading

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Shape drawing

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Painting

Question 13

Which of these is not a drawing technique?

Accepted Answer

Painting

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Line drawing

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Shape drawing

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Shading

Question 14

Which of these is not a type of drawing technique that we learnt?

Accepted Answer

Colouring

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Line drawing

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Shape drawing

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Shading

Question 15

What is line drawing?

Accepted Answer

Drawing only using lines

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Drawing shapes

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Drawing using shading

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Adding colour to a drawing

Question 16

What is shape drawing?

Accepted Answer

Drawing using simple shapes

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Adding lines to a drawing

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Creating 3D objects

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Shading a drawing

Question 17

Which of these is the best way to make a drawing look rough?

Accepted Answer

Scribble over the area

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Use a soft pencil

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Use a hard pencil

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Use a charcoal pencil

Question 18

Which drawing technique is NOT taught in this unit?

Accepted Answer

Painting

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Line drawing

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Shape drawing

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Shading

Question 19

What is the purpose of creating outlines in line drawing?

Accepted Answer

To define shapes

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To add texture

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To create movement

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To convey emotions

Question 20

Which tool can be used to create different shades of gray in a drawing?

Accepted Answer

Pencil

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Paintbrush

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Marker

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Crayon

Question 21

What is NOT a characteristic of a well-shaded drawing?

Accepted Answer

Sharp edges

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Smooth transitions between shades

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Clear definition of light and dark areas

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Overlapping layers of shading

Question 22

When making a drawing, what technique uses lines to create an image?

Accepted Answer

Line drawing

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Shape drawing

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Shading

Question 23

To draw a circle, which way is best to make it round?

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Use a continuous, round motion

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Draw it quickly

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Use a ruler

Question 24

When shading a shape, what is important to do?

Accepted Answer

Use light, even strokes

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Darken the edges

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Avoid overlapping strokes

Question 25

When drawing a person moving, what is important to do?

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Capture the movement in their body

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Draw every single detail

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Use a grid for accuracy

Question 26

What is most important to remember when drawing?

Accepted Answer

To have fun and try new things

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To always use a ruler

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To copy others' work

Question 27

Which of these is NOT a drawing technique we've learned about in class?

Accepted Answer

Sculpture

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Line drawing

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Shape drawing

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Shading

Question 28

What is the purpose of adding shading to a drawing?

Accepted Answer

To make the drawing look more 3D and realistic

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To add colour to the drawing

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To make the drawing stand out more

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To create a sense of movement

Question 29

Which of these tools is NOT used for line drawing?

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Paintbrush

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Pencil

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Charcoal

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Ink pen

Question 30

Which of these is an example of a still life drawing?

Accepted Answer

A picture of a group of objects arranged together

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A picture of a person

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A picture of a landscape

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A picture of something imaginary

Question 31

What is the best way to get better at drawing?

Accepted Answer

Practise regularly

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Use a ruler or protractor to help you draw straight lines

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Copy other people's drawings

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Only draw simple shapes

Question 32

What is the purpose of a sketch?

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To quickly capture an idea or observation

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To create a finished artwork

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To plan a more complex drawing

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To experiment with new techniques

Question 33

What is the difference between line drawing and shape drawing?

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Line drawing uses only lines, while shape drawing uses both lines and shapes

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Shape drawing uses only lines, while line drawing uses both lines and shapes

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There is no difference between line drawing and shape drawing

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Line drawing is more difficult than shape drawing

Question 34

When creating a line drawing, what is most important to consider?

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The direction of the line

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The thickness of the line

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The length of the line

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The colour of the line

Question 35

Which of the following shapes is **not** a basic shape?

Accepted Answer

Star

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Circle

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Square

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Triangle

Question 36

Which of these is NOT a fundamental drawing technique that we learned in this unit?

Accepted Answer

Painting

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Line Drawing

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Shape Drawing

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Shading

Question 37

What is the main reason we use line drawing?

Accepted Answer

To create outlines and show the shape of things

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To create shapes and forms

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To add depth and dimension

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To show movement

Question 38

Which tool would you use to draw thin, detailed lines?

Accepted Answer

Pencil

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Charcoal

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Paintbrush

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Marker

Question 39

Why is it helpful to have good observation skills when drawing?

Accepted Answer

To see the details and proportions of things correctly

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To show different emotions in your drawings

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To use your imagination

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To draw things quickly

Question 40

What is the first thing you should do when you start a new drawing?

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Think about what you want to draw

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Start sketching

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Add lots of details

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Color in the drawing

Question 41

What technique creates the illusion of overlapping shapes?

Accepted Answer

Overlapping

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Layering

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Foreshortening

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Hatching

Question 42

What tool is most commonly used to blend different shades of pencil?

Accepted Answer

Tortillon

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Finger

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Tissue

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Cotton ball

Question 43

What is the main purpose of using a grid when drawing?

Accepted Answer

Align and proportion the drawing.

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Create a sense of depth.

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Add shading.

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Transfer a drawing from one surface to another.

Question 44

What is the main purpose of shading in a drawing?

Accepted Answer

To create a sense of depth and dimension

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To make the drawing more realistic

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To highlight important parts of the drawing

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To make the drawing look more interesting

Question 45

Which of these is an example of a contour line?

Accepted Answer

A line that follows the outline of an object

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A line that creates a shadow

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A line that connects two points

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A line that is straight and perpendicular

Question 46

Which drawing technique is best for capturing the movement of an object?

Accepted Answer

Continuous line drawing

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Shape drawing

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Shading

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Contour drawing

Question 47

What is the main purpose of using a grid when drawing?

Accepted Answer

To ensure accurate proportions and measurements

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To make the drawing process easier

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To create a sense of perspective

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To add texture to the drawing

Question 48

Which of these is NOT a primary drawing technique?

Accepted Answer

Colouring

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Line drawing

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Shading

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Shape drawing

Question 49

Which tool is used to create precise lines in drawing?

Accepted Answer

Ink pen

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Pencil

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Charcoal

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Crayon

Question 50

When drawing, what is the term for carefully looking at something?

Accepted Answer

Observation

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Imagining

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Copying

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Imagining

Question 51

Which shape is three-dimensional?

Accepted Answer

Sphere

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Circle

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Square

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Triangle

Question 52

Which material is NOT suitable for shading?

Accepted Answer

Ink

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Pencil

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Charcoal

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Oil pastels

Question 53

To draw realistic eyes, what is a useful technique?

Accepted Answer

Breaking the eye down into smaller shapes

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Copying a photo

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Using a ruler and compass

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Imagining the eye

Question 54

Which shape is NOT considered a basic shape in shape drawing?

Accepted Answer

Star

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Square

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Oval

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Triangle

Question 55

Which technique is the most important for improving your drawing skills?

Accepted Answer

Practice

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Only drawing what you like

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Copying other people's drawings

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Getting feedback from your teacher

Question 56

Why is observation important in drawing?

Accepted Answer

It helps you capture the details and proportions of the subject.

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It helps you draw quickly.

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It allows you to use your imagination without reference.

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It makes drawing more fun.

Question 57

Which of these is **not** a type of line drawing?

Accepted Answer

Shading

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Contour drawing

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Cross-hatching

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Scribbling

Question 58

Which of these is **not** a basic geometric shape?

Accepted Answer

Star

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Circle

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Triangle

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Square

Question 59

What is the best way to get better at drawing?

Accepted Answer

Practice regularly

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Use a ruler or template

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Draw from photographs or objects

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Trace over other drawings

Question 60

What is the difference between a sketch and a finished drawing?

Accepted Answer

A sketch is a rough outline, while a finished drawing is more detailed

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A finished drawing uses color, while a sketch does not

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A finished drawing is larger than a sketch

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There is no difference

Question 61

Which of these tools is used to blend and smooth lines in a drawing?

Accepted Answer

Blending stump

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Pencil

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Eraser

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Charcoal