Painting Techniques for Year 5 Art and Design: Master Brushwork, Blending, and Glazing

Question 1

What painting technique is used to blend colors smoothly?

Accepted Answer

Blending

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Brushwork

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Glazing

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Stippling

Question 2

Which type of brush is used for drawing fine lines?

Accepted Answer

Round brush

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Flat brush

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Filbert brush

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Stippling brush

Question 3

What is the purpose of using glazing in painting?

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To add depth and transparency

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To make the colors brighter

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To protect the painting

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To smooth out the brushstrokes

Question 4

Which of these is a warm color?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

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Purple

Question 5

Which of the following is not a characteristic of abstract art?

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Realistically depicts objects

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Non-representational

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Uses geometric shapes

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Focuses on emotions

Question 6

Which famous painting was created by Vincent van Gogh?

Accepted Answer

Starry Night

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The Mona Lisa

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The Scream

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Guernica

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of creating a sketch before painting?

Accepted Answer

To plan the composition

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To practice brushstrokes

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To create a finished artwork

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To test out colors

Question 8

Which painting technique creates depth by applying clear paint layers?

Accepted Answer

Glazing

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Blending

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Impasto

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Stippling

Question 9

Which brush is best for painting precise lines and details?

Accepted Answer

Round brush

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Flat brush

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Fan brush

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Filbert brush

Question 10

Which of these is not a primary color?

Accepted Answer

Green

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Red

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Blue

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Yellow

Question 11

Which painting method uses thick paint to produce a textured effect?

Accepted Answer

Impasto

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Sfumato

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Trompe l'oeil

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Alla prima

Question 12

Which of these is a warm color?

Accepted Answer

Orange

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Blue

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Purple

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Green

Question 13

What's the difference between a hue and a shade?

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Hue is the pure color, while shade is a darker version of that color

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Shade is the pure color, while hue is a lighter version of that color

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Hue and shade mean the same thing

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Hue refers to the brightness of a color, while shade refers to its darkness

Question 14

What's the main purpose of an underpainting in a painting?

Accepted Answer

To establish a base for the main painting

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To add texture to the painting

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To make the painting more realistic

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To correct painting mistakes

Question 15

What is the method for smoothly blending multiple colors together called?

Accepted Answer

Glazing

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Impasto

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Dry brushing

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Scumbling

Question 16

What is the term for using multiple thin, transparent layers of paint?

Accepted Answer

Glazing

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Washes

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Underpainting

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Layering

Question 17

Which of these is a type of natural pigment?

Accepted Answer

Ochre

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Cobalt blue

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Cadmium red

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Titanium white

Question 18

Which of these is NOT a painting medium?

Accepted Answer

Glue

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Water

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Oil

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Turpentine

Question 19

What is it called when an artist uses only a few colors in a painting?

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Monochromatic

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Complementary

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Analogous

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Triadic

Question 20

Which of these famous paintings is known for its mysterious smile and considered a masterpiece of the Renaissance?

Accepted Answer

Mona Lisa

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Starry Night

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Guernica

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The Scream

Question 21

Which of these is NOT a basic painting technique?

Accepted Answer

Highlighting

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Blending

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Glazing

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Brushwork

Question 22

What is the purpose of glazing in painting?

Accepted Answer

To create depth and realism by layering thin transparent layers of paint

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To add texture to the painting by applying thick layers of paint

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To mix colors smoothly by blending them together

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To protect the painting from UV rays by applying a clear varnish

Question 23

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

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Wet-on-wet allows for smoother transitions and blending, while wet-on-dry creates more defined edges.

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Wet-on-wet is used for backgrounds, while wet-on-dry is for details.

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Wet-on-wet uses water-based paints, while wet-on-dry uses oil-based paints.

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

Question 24

Which of these is a characteristic of impasto painting?

Accepted Answer

Thick, textured application of paint that creates a raised surface

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Thin, layered application of paint that creates a smooth surface

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Smooth, blended application of paint that creates a uniform surface

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Washed-out application of paint that creates a transparent surface

Question 25

What is the purpose of using a palette in painting?

Accepted Answer

To mix and hold colors for convenient use

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To protect the painting surface from spills

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To display finished paintings for presentation

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To store brushes and other tools for easy access

Question 26

Which type of medium is used to thin acrylic paints?

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Water

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Turpentine

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Linseed oil

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Varnish

Question 27

What is the difference between a primary color and a secondary color?

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Primary colors are pure colors that cannot be created by mixing other colors, while secondary colors are created by mixing two primary colors.

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Primary colors are mixed from secondary colors, while secondary colors are mixed from primary colors.

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Primary colors are used for backgrounds, while secondary colors are used for details.

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There is no difference between primary and secondary colors.

Question 28

What is the best way to preserve a finished painting?

Accepted Answer

Frame it with UV-protective glass to protect it from fading and damage

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Roll it up and store it in a tube, but avoid rolling it too tightly to prevent cracking

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Leave it exposed to sunlight to enhance its colors

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Hang it in a humid environment to keep the paint from drying out

Question 29

Which of these is NOT a purpose of painting?

Accepted Answer

Performing calculations

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Telling stories

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Expressing emotions

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Sharing ideas

Question 30

Which basic painting technique involves using a dry brush to create texture?

Accepted Answer

Dry brushing

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Airbrushing

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Impasto

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Stenciling

Question 31

What is the primary purpose of blending colors in painting?

Accepted Answer

To create smooth transitions between colors

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To add texture to the painting

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To create a three-dimensional effect

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To darken the overall tone of the painting

Question 32

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

Accepted Answer

To mix and organize colors

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To store paint

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To protect the work surface

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To clean brushes

Question 33

Which color is categorized as a warm color?

Accepted Answer

Orange

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Blue

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Green

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Purple

Question 34

Which of the following is an example of a landscape painting subject?

Accepted Answer

A depiction of a natural scene

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A portrait of a person

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A night sky filled with stars

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A painting of a historical event

Question 35

When choosing a subject to paint, what factor is most important to consider?

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Your own interests and preferences

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The materials you have available

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The size of the canvas you're using

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The amount of time you have to paint

Question 36

In 'wet-on-wet' painting, when should you blend the colors?

Accepted Answer

While the paint is still wet

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Before applying the paint to the canvas

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After the paint has dried

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When the paint is almost dry

Question 37

When you mix two colors together with a brush, which technique can you use to make the colors blend together smoothly?

Accepted Answer

Washes

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Stippling

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Cross-hatching

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Impasto

Question 38

Which of these is a type of glazing medium?

Accepted Answer

Linseed oil

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Oil

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Acrylic

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Turpentine

Question 39

What is the name for the process of removing extra paint from a brush?

Accepted Answer

Charging

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Blending

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Stippling

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Dry-brushing

Question 40

What is the difference between transparent and opaque paints?

Accepted Answer

Transparent paint lets light through, but opaque paint does not.

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Opaque paint lets light through, but transparent paint does not.

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Both transparent and opaque paints let light through.

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Neither transparent nor opaque paints let light through.

Question 41

Which style of painting is well-known for using bright colors and simplified shapes?

Accepted Answer

Fauvism

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Impressionism

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Surrealism

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Cubism

Question 42

During which period of art history did realism become popular in painting?

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Renaissance

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Romanticism

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Modernism

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Postmodernism

Question 43

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

Accepted Answer

Impasto

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Chiaroscuro

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Sfumato

Question 44

Which technique involves using small, overlapping dots to create a textured effect?

Accepted Answer

Stippling

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Drybrush

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Scumbling

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Washes

Question 45

What is the name of the technique used to create smooth transitions between colors?

Accepted Answer

Sfumato

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Chiaroscuro

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Impasto

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Trompe l'oeil

Question 46

Which technique uses light and dark tones to create a sense of depth and dimension?

Accepted Answer

Chiaroscuro

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Trompe l'oeil

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Impasto

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Sfumato

Question 47

What is the technique called when an artist creates the illusion of a three-dimensional object on a flat surface?

Accepted Answer

Trompe l'oeil

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Sfumato

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Chiaroscuro

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Impasto

Question 48

What is the term for a canvas that is stretched over a frame and is ready to be painted on?

Accepted Answer

Stretched canvas

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Primed

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Gessoed

Question 49

Which brush technique is best suited for creating smooth, blended transitions in your painting?

Accepted Answer

Stippling

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Dry brushing

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Impasto

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Cross-hatching

Question 50

What is the purpose of glazing in painting?

Accepted Answer

To create depth and transparency by layering thin, transparent washes of paint.

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To add texture and dimension to the painting.

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To create a solid, opaque base layer.

Question 51

Which of the following is NOT a type of brush stroke used in painting?

Accepted Answer

Swirling

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Vertical

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Horizontal

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Circular

Question 52

What is the best way to create a sense of movement in your painting?

Accepted Answer

Using dynamic, flowing brush strokes.

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Painting with a limited color palette.

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Using a small brush size.

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Choosing a static subject matter.

Question 53

Which painting technique involves applying thick layers of paint to create a textured, three-dimensional effect?

Accepted Answer

Impasto

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Washes

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Glazing

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Dry brushing

Question 54

What is the difference between a warm and a cool color scheme?

Accepted Answer

Warm colors are associated with heat, passion, and energy, while cool colors are associated with coolness, tranquility, and peace.

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Warm colors are lighter than cool colors.

Question 55

Which of the following is the most important element of composition in painting?

Accepted Answer

Unity

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Emphasis

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Balance

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Contrast

Question 56

What is the best way to prevent your paint from drying out too quickly?

Accepted Answer

Using a wet palette or spray bottle to keep it moist.

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Adding water or medium to the paint.

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Storing it in an airtight container.

Question 57

Which type of canvas is best suited for oil painting?

Accepted Answer

Primed canvas

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Watercolor canvas

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Unprimed canvas

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Acrylic canvas

Question 58

What is the purpose of a gesso ground on a canvas?

Accepted Answer

To create a smooth, textured surface for painting that prevents the paint from absorbing into the canvas.

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To add color to the canvas.