Basic Drawing Techniques: Master the Fundamentals of Art

Question 1

How do you create tones or shades in a drawing by drawing lines close together?

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Hatching

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Cross-hatching

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Stippling

Question 2

Which of these is not a basic element of drawing?

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Color

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Line

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Shape

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Perspective

Question 3

Which technique creates the illusion of depth in a drawing?

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Perspective

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Shading

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Hatching

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Cross-hatching

Question 4

What is the name for the technique that smoothly blends different shades of color or tone?

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Blending

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Hatching

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Cross-hatching

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Shading

Question 5

What is the main purpose of sketching in drawing?

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To plan the composition and explore ideas

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To create a final, polished artwork

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To add shading and color to the drawing

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To outline the final artwork

Question 6

What is the main reason for using a light source in drawing?

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To light up the subject and create shadows

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To add color to the drawing

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To outline the object

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To create a sense of depth

Question 7

Which of these is NOT a basic drawing technique we've covered in class?

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Collage

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Hatching

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Cross-hatching

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Stippling

Question 8

How can drawing help you show what's in your mind?

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Drawing pictures from your imagination

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Copying pictures of other things

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Drawing exactly what you see

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Only drawing real things

Question 9

Which type of pencil is best for drawing dark, thick lines?

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Soft pencil (e.g., 2B)

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Hard pencil (e.g., 4H)

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Medium pencil (e.g., HB)

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Any pencil

Question 10

In drawing, what do we call the way we organize lines, shapes, and colors to create a picture?

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Layout

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Sketching

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Shading

Question 11

When you draw, how can you make sure your picture looks like the real thing?

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Compare your drawing to what you're drawing.

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Ask your friends and family if it looks real.

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Just decide if you like it or not.

Question 12

Which of these is NOT a basic drawing technique we have learnt?

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Colouring

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Line

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Shape

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Perspective

Question 13

What kind of line is best for drawing the outline of a shape?

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Thin and light

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Thick and dark

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Wavy and curved

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Dotted and dashed

Question 14

Which of these shapes is a 3D object?

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Sphere

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Circle

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Square

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Triangle

Question 15

Why do we make a light sketch before drawing with a darker pencil?

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To plan the picture and get the right size and shape

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To make the outline permanent

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To add shading and detail

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To make it easier to rub out mistakes

Question 16

Which material can NOT be used for smudging and blending in drawings?

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Ink

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Charcoal

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Chalk

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Pencil

Question 17

To draw a building using two-point perspective, what should you draw first?

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A straight line for the ground and two slanting lines that meet in the distance

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A circle with two lines connecting to its sides

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A triangle with lines from each corner to the top point

Question 18

In a drawing, which part shows the objects that have been drawn?

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Positive space

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Negative space

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Background

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Foreground

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental element of drawing?

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Color

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Line

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Tone

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Shape

Question 20

What type of line creates a sense of energy and movement in a drawing?

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Dynamic line

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Contour line

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Static line

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Implied line

Question 21

Which shape is a flat, closed figure bounded by straight sides and has at least three sides?

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Polygon

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Ellipse

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Circle

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Triangle

Question 22

What is the technique used to create the illusion of depth or distance in a drawing?

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Perspective

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Hatching

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Shading

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Cross-hatching

Question 23

Which tool is used for smudging and blending lines?

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Tortillon

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Eraser

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Graphite pencil

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Charcoal pencil

Question 24

What is the purpose of a contour line in drawing?

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To outline and define the shape of an object

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To add texture

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To create shadows

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To suggest movement

Question 25

What is the space around and between objects in a drawing called?

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Negative space

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Positive space

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Background

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Foreground

Question 26

In observational drawing, what is the most important skill to develop?

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Observing and accurately capturing details

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Measuring angles and proportions

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Imagining the subject differently

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Simplifying complex objects

Question 27

What is the main purpose of a sketchbook in art?

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To practice, experiment, and develop drawing ideas

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To learn about famous artists

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To showcase finished artworks

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To keep a record of art supplies