Painting Techniques: Master Brushwork, Blending, and Layering for Expressive Art

Question 1

Which brush is best for drawing fine lines?

Accepted Answer

Round brush

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Flat brush

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Filbert brush

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Fan brush

Question 2

What is the main purpose of using a glaze in painting?

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Adding transparency and depth

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Creating a smooth, even surface

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Mixing different colors

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Protecting the painting from damage

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a material used in painting?

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Sandpaper

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Canvas

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Paint

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Brushes

Question 4

What does it mean to 'wash' a color in painting?

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Diluting it with water

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Applying it in thin layers

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Blending it with another color

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Creating a glaze

Question 5

Which of the following characteristics is NOT associated with Expressionism?

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Attention to detail

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Bold colors

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Distorted shapes

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Emotional intensity

Question 6

What is the part of a painting where the main subject is located?

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Focal point

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Foreground

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Background

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Midground

Question 7

What does 'drybrushing' involve in painting?

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Using a dry brush to apply paint

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Blending colors together

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Creating texture on the surface

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Removing excess paint

Question 8

What painting technique is used to create a smooth transition between two colors?

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Blending

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Layering

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Stippling

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Hatching

Question 9

What is the purpose of layering in painting?

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To add depth and texture

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To mix colors

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To add details

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To make the painting more durable

Question 10

What painting technique involves applying small dots of paint?

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Stippling

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Smudging

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Layering

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Mixing

Question 11

Which of these tools can be used to create a watercolor-like effect in painting?

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Sponge

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Spray bottle

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Palette knife

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Dry brush

Question 12

What is the purpose of layering in painting?

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To create depth and details in the artwork

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To achieve a smooth and even surface

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To make colors appear more vibrant

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To protect the artwork from damage

Question 13

Which of these is NOT a primary color?

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Green

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Red

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Blue

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Yellow

Question 14

What is the purpose of applying gesso primer before painting?

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To prepare the canvas for painting

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To give the canvas texture

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To protect the canvas from moisture

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To increase the canvas's absorbency

Question 15

Which of these is NOT a tool used in painting?

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Computer

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Brush

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Palette

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Palette knife

Question 16

Which of these is a type of brush used in painting?

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Round brush

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Flat brush

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Pencil

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Sponge

Question 17

When you paint with different colors side by side and then blend them together, what is that painting technique called?

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Blending

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Brushwork

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Layering

Question 18

What is the purpose of layering in painting?

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To create a painting that looks deep and three-dimensional

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To mix colors directly on the canvas

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To make brushstrokes less visible

Question 19

What's the difference between wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry painting techniques?

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In wet-on-wet, you paint on a wet surface. In wet-on-dry, you paint on a dry surface.

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In wet-on-dry, you paint on a wet surface. In wet-on-wet, you paint on a dry surface.

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There is no difference between wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques

Question 20

What is the purpose of an underpainting in a painting?

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To create a base layer that affects the way the rest of the painting looks

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To add texture and make the surface more interesting

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To block out the main shapes and forms

Question 21

What do you call the smooth change between colors?

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Blend

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Layer

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Mix

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Smudge

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a key painting technique we learned about in class?

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Sketching

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Brushwork

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Blending

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Layering

Question 23

What happens when you blend two colours together?

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They create a mix or gradient between them

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They become a darker colour

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They become a lighter colour

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They disappear

Question 24

What is the difference between layering and blending?

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Layering is putting paint on top of paint, while blending is mixing colours together.

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Blending is putting paint on top of paint, while layering is mixing colours together.

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There is no difference between layering and blending.

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Layering is for beginners, while blending is for advanced painters.

Question 25

How can you make a smooth surface in a painting?

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Paint in thin layers

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Use a big brush

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Use a small brush

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Paint in thick layers

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a basic painting technique taught in this unit?

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Shading

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Brushwork

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Blending

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Layering

Question 27

What is the purpose of blending in painting?

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To create smooth transitions between colors

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To add depth and texture to the artwork

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To make the artwork look more realistic

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To fix mistakes made while painting

Question 28

What is the difference between wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry painting techniques?

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Wet-on-wet allows colors to mix more easily, while wet-on-dry creates more defined edges.

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Wet-on-dry allows colors to mix more easily, while wet-on-wet creates more defined edges.

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Wet-on-wet is used for underpainting, while wet-on-dry is used for finishing touches.

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Wet-on-dry is used for underpainting, while wet-on-wet is used for finishing touches.

Question 29

What is the main purpose of using a palette in painting?

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To mix and blend colors

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To store and organize paint

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To prevent paint from drying out

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To create a sense of depth in the artwork

Question 30

Which of the following is a characteristic of expressive brushwork?

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Bold and lively strokes

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Precise and controlled strokes

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Soft and blended strokes

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Thin and delicate strokes

Question 31

What is a common mistake to avoid when blending colors in painting?

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Overworking the paint

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Using too much water

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Mixing too many colors together

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Applying the paint too thickly

Question 32

Which of the following is an example of an expressive painting technique?

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Impasto

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Stippling

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Glazing

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Drybrush

Question 33

Which colour scheme creates the most contrast in a painting by using colours from opposite sides of the colour wheel?

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Complementary

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Monochromatic

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Analogous

Question 34

What brush technique involves creating lines by repeatedly dipping a brush into paint and applying small dots?

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Stippling

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Dry brushing

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Scumbling

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Glazing

Question 35

What is the purpose of blending colors in painting?

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To create smooth transitions and shades.

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To make the painting more vibrant.

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To add texture to the painting.

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To make the painting more realistic.

Question 36

What is the effect of glazing in painting?

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Creates transparent layers, adding depth and luminosity.

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Creates thick, textured layers.

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Creates blended and smooth layers.

Question 37

What is the main difference between dry brushing and wet brushing?

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The amount of water on the brush

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The type of brush used

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The direction of brushstrokes

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The purpose of the brushstrokes

Question 38

Which technique involves applying thin layers of paint over dried layers to build up depth?

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Glazing

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Impasto

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Scumbling

Question 39

Why do artists use large brushes in painting?

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To cover larger areas quickly and efficiently.

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To blend colors smoothly

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To create fine details

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To add texture to the surface

Question 40

How can you reduce the visibility of brushstrokes in a blended painting?

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Use a soft brush and blend in small, gentle circular motions.

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Apply thick layers of paint and blend with a spatula.

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Use a stiff brush and blend in long, firm strokes.

Question 41

What is the main reason for layering in painting?

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To add depth, create textures, and enhance visual interest.

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To make the painting more durable.

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To correct mistakes in the painting.

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To add a protective coating to the painting.

Question 42

Which of the following brushstroke techniques creates a smooth transition between colors?

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Blending

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Stippling

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Dry-brushing

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Hatching

Question 43

To create a sense of depth in a painting, which technique involves applying layers of paint on top of each other?

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Layering

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Sgraffito

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Stamping

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Finger-painting

Question 44

Which type of brush is best suited for creating fine, delicate lines in a painting?

Accepted Answer

Round brush

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Fan brush

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Bristle brush

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Flat brush

Question 45

When mixing paint, adding which color will create a darker shade?

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Black

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Green

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Yellow

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White

Question 46

Which painting technique involves applying short, repetitive strokes to create a textured effect?

Accepted Answer

Stippling

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Wet-on-wet

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Washes

Question 47

To achieve a blurred or softened effect in a painting, what technique can be used?

Accepted Answer

Blending

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Cross-hatching

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Dry-brushing

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Hatching

Question 48

Which of the following is NOT a primary color in painting?

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Purple

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Red

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Blue

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Yellow