Painting with Acrylics: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners

Question 1

To mix different acrylic paint colors, what should you use?

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Palette

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Canvas

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Cup of water

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You cannot mix acrylic colors together

Question 2

What is the best way to clean your acrylic paintbrushes?

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Soap and water

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Water only

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Paint thinner

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You do not need to clean acrylic brushes

Question 3

Which of these is a special feature of acrylic paint?

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Dries quickly

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Can be mixed with water

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Oil-based

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Takes a long time to dry

Question 4

Which technique is best for creating a smooth, even surface when painting with acrylics?

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Glazing

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Stippling

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Dry brushing

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Impasto

Question 5

Who is the famous American artist known for his large-scale acrylic paintings of everyday objects?

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Andy Warhol

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Jackson Pollock

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Salvador Dalí

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Vincent van Gogh

Question 6

When mixing acrylic colors, which of the following should you use to make a color lighter?

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White

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Black

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Yellow

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Red

Question 7

What is the name of the material used to extend acrylic paint and create effects?

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Gel medium

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Water

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Varnish

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Primer

Question 8

What is the main ingredient in acrylic paint?

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Acrylic resin

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Oil

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Water

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Pigments

Question 9

Who is known for using acrylics in his abstract expressionist paintings?

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Jackson Pollock

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Pablo Picasso

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Vincent van Gogh

Question 10

What is an advantage of using a palette knife in acrylic painting?

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Creating thick, textured effects

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Creating smooth, thin strokes

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Adding precise details

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Mixing colors easily

Question 11

When is it appropriate to add water to acrylic paint?

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To make the paint thinner and more fluid

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To make the paint thicker and more opaque

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To clean your brushes

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Never

Question 12

How should acrylic paintbrushes be stored to maintain their shape?

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Hanging upside down

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In a jar of water

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In a plastic bag

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Laid flat on a table

Question 13

What makes acrylic paint different from other types of paint?

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It dries quickly

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It's water-soluble

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It has a strong smell

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It's only available in primary colours

Question 14

What type of paint are we using in this art unit?

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Acrylic

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Watercolor

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Oil

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Tempera

Question 15

Which of the following colors 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 16

What is the name of the painting technique where you apply paint in thick, raised lines?

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Impasto

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Glazing

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Washes

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Hatching

Question 17

What is the recommended brush size for painting small details?

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Small (size 0-5)

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Medium (size 6-10)

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Large (size 11-20)

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Any size brush will do

Question 18

What is the best way to mix acrylic colors together?

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On a palette

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In a cup

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On the canvas

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In the paint bottle

Question 19

Which of the following is a technique used to achieve a smooth, blended effect in acrylic painting?

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Wet-on-wet

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Impasto

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Stippling

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Dry-brushing

Question 20

Which of these famous paintings was created using acrylics?

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Blue Poles

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The Scream

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Mona Lisa

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Starry Night

Question 21

What is the key difference between acrylic and oil paints?

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Acrylics dry faster

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Acrylics are less durable

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Acrylics are more difficult to blend

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Acrylics are more expensive

Question 22

Acrylic paint dries very...

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quickly

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slowly

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loudly

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never

Question 23

What makes acrylic paint easier to spread?

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Water

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Oil

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Vinegar

Question 24

Which makes a bumpy painting?

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Sponge

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Scissors

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Ruler

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Compass

Question 25

Blue and yellow paint mixed together make...

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Green

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Brown

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Purple

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Orange

Question 26

Acrylic paint will NOT stick well to a...

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Greasy Plate

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Wooden Box

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Paper Plate

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Canvas Board

Question 27

After painting, what should you do with your brushes?

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Wash them with soap and water.

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Throw them away.

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Wrap them in a plastic bag.

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Leave them to dry in the sun.

Question 28

What makes acrylic paint shiny?

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Gloss medium

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Flour

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Water

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Salt

Question 29

What is special about acrylic paint?

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You can paint over dry paint.

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It takes a long time to dry.

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You cannot mix it with water.

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It is see-through.

Question 30

Who is a famous artist who used acrylic paint?

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Andy Warhol

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Vincent van Gogh

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Michelangelo

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Leonardo da Vinci

Question 31

Oops, I made a mistake! What can I do?

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Let it dry and paint over it.

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Wash it off with water.

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Use an eraser.

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Start again, it can't be fixed.