Watercolour Painting for Year 3: Master the Art of Watercolours

Question 1

What tool do you use to paint with watercolours?

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Brush

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Sponge

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Roller

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Knife

Question 2

Which of these papers is best for painting with watercolours?

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Watercolour paper

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Cardboard

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Linen paper

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Printer paper

Question 3

Which type of brush is best for painting thin lines in watercolour painting?

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Round brush

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Flat brush

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Angle brush

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Fan brush

Question 4

What will adding more water to watercolour paint do?

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Make it lighter

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Make it darker

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Make it thicker

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Make it shinier

Question 5

To mix watercolours effectively, you should use:

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Cold water

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Hot water

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A lot of water

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Water mixed with a bit of soap

Question 6

Which of these techniques can be used to create a smooth, blended effect in watercolour painting?

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Wet-on-wet

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Layering

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Dry-on-dry

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Cross-hatching

Question 7

Which of these materials is NOT typically used in watercolour painting?

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Oil paints

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Watercolour paper

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Watercolour brushes

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Watercolour pencils

Question 8

When painting with watercolours, it is important to:

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Start with a light wash and gradually add darker layers

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Start with a dark wash and gradually add lighter layers

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Paint quickly before the colours dry out

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Soak the paintbrush in water before each stroke

Question 9

Which of these famous artists is known for their watercolour paintings?

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J.M.W. Turner

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Vincent van Gogh

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Pablo Picasso

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Salvador Dalí

Question 10

What is the name of the technique used to create a gradual transition of colours in watercolour painting?

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Glazing

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Washes

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Dry brushing

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Stippling

Question 11

Which of these is an important safety consideration when painting with watercolours?

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Working in a well-ventilated area

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Wearing gloves

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Using sharp brushes

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Mixing paints with bleach

Question 12

Which of these is NOT a primary colour?

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Green

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Red

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Blue

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Yellow

Question 13

What technique can you use to make your painting look light and airy?

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Using thin washes of paint

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Patting with a dry brush

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Smudging colours together

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Adding salt to the paint

Question 14

Why do you add water to watercolour paint?

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To make it thinner

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To make it darker

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To make it shinier

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To make it stickier

Question 15

Which of these is NOT an advantage of using watercolour paints?

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They are very strong

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They are fun to use

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They are easy to blend

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They are cheap to buy

Question 16

What is the technique called for gradually changing between two colours in a watercolour painting?

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Blending

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Smudging

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Mixing

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Shading

Question 17

Which famous artist is known for their use of watercolours?

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Claude Monet

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Vincent van Gogh

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Pablo Picasso

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Salvador Dalí

Question 18

What happens to the colour of watercolour paint when you add more water?

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It becomes more transparent.

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It becomes darker.

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It stays the same.

Question 19

Which of these is NOT a property of watercolour paints?

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Opaque

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Water-based

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Can be blended

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Transparent

Question 20

Where do you mix and blend watercolour paints before applying them to the main painting area?

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Palette

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Sketchbook

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Easel

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Canvas

Question 21

Which type of brush is most suitable for painting fine details in watercolour paintings?

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Round brush

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Flat brush

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Fan brush

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Filbert brush

Question 22

What is the technique called where watercolour paint is applied to wet paper, allowing the colours to flow and blend?

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Wet-on-wet

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Dry-on-wet

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Dry-on-dry

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Wet-on-dry

Question 23

Why do people add salt to watercolour paint?

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To create a textured effect

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To make the colours brighter

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To prevent the paint from fading

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To speed up the drying process

Question 24

Which of these types of paper is best for watercolour painting?

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Watercolour paper

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Printer paper

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Construction paper

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Drawing paper

Question 25

Which of these famous artists is known for their use of bright watercolours?

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J.M.W. Turner

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Pablo Picasso

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Vincent van Gogh