Painting Techniques: Master Brushwork, Blending, and Layering for Year 2

Question 1

Which brushstroke technique helps us create smooth transitions between colors in a painting?

Accepted Answer

Glazing

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Stippling

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Impasto

Question 2

Which brush stroke creates thin, parallel lines?

Accepted Answer

Hatching

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Stippling

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Dry brush

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Washes

Question 3

What is the best way to create a smooth transition between colors?

Accepted Answer

Overlap your brush strokes

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Use a lot of water

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Mix the colors on a palette

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Paint quickly

Question 4

What happens when you add white paint to a color?

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It makes it lighter

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It makes it darker

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It changes the hue

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It makes it more transparent

Question 5

Why is it important to let your painting dry completely before adding another layer?

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To create a stronger bond between layers

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To prevent the colors from mixing

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To avoid damaging the paper

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To make the painting easier to transport

Question 6

Which type of brush is best for creating fine details?

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Small, pointed brush

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Large brush

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Soft brush

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Fan brush

Question 7

Imagine you want to paint a picture of a peaceful, calming place. How could you use different brushstrokes, blending, and layering to create this feeling in your painting?

Accepted Answer

Use gentle, feathery brushstrokes to blend colors smoothly, creating a sense of harmony and tranquility.

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Apply bold, choppy brushstrokes to create a sense of chaos and movement in your painting.

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Use only bright, vibrant colors in your painting to create a sense of joy and happiness.

Question 8

When painting, which tool is used to mix the colors together?

Accepted Answer

Palette

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Paintbrush

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Canvas

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Easel

Question 9

What is the technique called when you gently brush the paint onto the surface?

Accepted Answer

Brushing

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Dabbing

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Stippling

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Smudging

Question 10

What do we call it when we combine different colors of paint?

Accepted Answer

Mixing

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Blending

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Layering

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Shading

Question 11

The technique of applying layers of paint on top of each other is known as:

Accepted Answer

Layering

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Brushwork

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Blending

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Dabbing

Question 12

After painting, what should be done to clean the paintbrushes?

Accepted Answer

Rinse them with water

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Wipe them on a cloth

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Leave them to dry without cleaning

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Put them in the bin

Question 13

Red is an example of what type of color?

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Warm color

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Cool color

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Primary color

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Secondary color

Question 14

Which of these is NOT a painting technique?

Accepted Answer

Carving into the canvas

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Using a brush

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Mixing colors

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Blending colors

Question 15

Which type of brush is best for making very small and precise details?

Accepted Answer

Round brush

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Flat brush

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Fan brush

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Sponge brush

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Secondary colors are made by mixing two primary colors, while primary colors cannot be mixed.

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Primary colors are made by mixing two secondary colors, while secondary colors cannot be mixed.

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Primary colors are found in nature, while secondary colors are created by humans.

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There is no difference between primary and secondary colors.

Question 17

Which of these is a warm color?

Accepted Answer

Red

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Blue

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Green

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Purple

Question 18

What is the purpose of layering in painting?

Accepted Answer

To create depth and make the painting look more realistic

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To mix colors more effectively

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To make the painting dry faster

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To clean the brushes

Question 19

Which of these is a good way to arrange things in a painting?

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Using the rule of thirds

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Putting the most important thing in the middle of the painting

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Making the background more detailed than the foreground

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Leaving a lot of empty space around the things in the painting

Question 20

What do we use a palette for in painting?

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To mix colors

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To store brushes

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To clean brushes

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To keep the painting surface clean

Question 21

How should you care for your brushes after painting?

Accepted Answer

Rinse them with water and soap

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Soak them in the paint thinner

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Leave them to dry in the open air

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Rub them on a rough surface to clean them

Question 22

How can you use a brush to make a painting look rough and bumpy?

Accepted Answer

Tap the tip of the brush repeatedly on the canvas

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Use many different colors in the same stroke

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Use a large brush that is only partly dipped in paint

Question 23

Which two primary colors do you mix to create purple?

Accepted Answer

Red and Blue

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Red and Green

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Blue and Yellow

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Yellow and Black

Question 24

When you mix two primary colors, what do you get?

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A secondary color

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Another primary color

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A tertiary color

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A shade of white

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a type of brushstroke?

Accepted Answer

Swirling

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Stippling

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Hatching

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Cross-hatching

Question 26

Why is it important to use different brush sizes when painting?

Accepted Answer

To create different effects and paint different areas

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To prevent the brush from drying out

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To make the painting look more professional

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To save time

Question 27

What is the term used to describe the process of gradually adding layers of paint to a painting?

Accepted Answer

Layering

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Blending

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Shading

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Mixing

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a tool that can be used for blending colors?

Accepted Answer

Fork

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Sponge

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Finger

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Brush

Question 29

Which painter is famous for using the technique of stippling?

Accepted Answer

Georges Seurat

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Claude Monet

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Vincent van Gogh

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Pablo Picasso

Question 30

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

Accepted Answer

Primary colors are mixed to create secondary colors

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Primary colors cannot be mixed, while secondary colors can

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Secondary colors are mixed to create primary colors

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There is no difference between primary and secondary colors

Question 31

What is the first step in creating a painting?

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Sketching

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Painting

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Mixing colors

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Choosing a canvas

Question 32

What tool do we use to mix different colors of paint?

Accepted Answer

Palette

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Sketchbook

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Canvas

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Brush

Question 33

Which of the following is considered a warm color?

Accepted Answer

Red

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Blue

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Green

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Purple

Question 34

What is the process of adding layers of paint to create depth and texture called?

Accepted Answer

Layering

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Blending

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Mixing

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Stippling

Question 35

Which type of brush is best suited for creating fine lines and details?

Accepted Answer

Round brush

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Flat brush

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Fan brush

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Sponge brush

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a safety rule when painting?

Accepted Answer

Eat or drink while painting

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Wear an apron

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Keep brushes clean

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Ventilate the room

Question 37

What is the best way to clean your brushes after painting?

Accepted Answer

Use soap and water

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Rinse them with water

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Leave them to dry

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Put them in the dishwasher

Question 38

Which of these famous artists is known for their use of vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes?

Accepted Answer

Vincent van Gogh

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Pablo Picasso

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Frida Kahlo

Question 39

In painting, which technique do we use to mix different colors of paint together?

Accepted Answer

Blending

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Shading

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Stippling

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Hatching

Question 40

When painting with a brush, which of these is NOT a type of brushstroke?

Accepted Answer

Checkers-like

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Thick and thin

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Long and short

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Circular and square

Question 41

What's the purpose of layering in painting?

Accepted Answer

To add depth and different textures

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To make the painting brighter

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To fix mistakes

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To dry the painting faster

Question 42

Which of these is a painting technique used to create a bumpy or rough texture?

Accepted Answer

Stippling

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Hatching

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Cross-hatching

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Glazing

Question 43

What should be the first thing we do when creating a painting?

Accepted Answer

Sketching the design

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Mixing colors

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Applying the base layer

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Framing the painting

Question 44

Which of these is a feature of abstract painting?

Accepted Answer

Focuses on shapes and colors instead of real objects

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Uses realistic colors

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Shows everyday scenes

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Has a clear and obvious story

Question 45

When we want to create lines, shapes, and textures using a brush, which technique do we use?

Accepted Answer

Brushing

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Blending

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Layering

Question 46

What happens when we mix different colors of paint together?

Accepted Answer

New and different colors are created

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The colors become a muddy brown

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The colors stay separate

Question 47

Which tool is best for creating very small and detailed parts in a painting?

Accepted Answer

Fine-tip brush

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Sponge

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Roller

Question 48

What is the very first thing we usually do when we start a painting?

Accepted Answer

Sketching

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Mixing colors

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Choosing a brush

Question 49

Which technique helps us create a smooth transition or blending of colors?

Accepted Answer

Blending

Answer

Stippling

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Hatching

Question 50

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

Accepted Answer

To mix colors

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To store brushes

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To protect the painting

Question 51

Which type of paint uses water as its base?

Accepted Answer

Watercolor

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Acrylic

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Oil

Question 52

When we paint, what is the most important thing to keep in mind?

Accepted Answer

Your own creativity and imagination

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The size of the canvas

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The type of paint

Question 53

Which of the following is NOT a positive benefit of painting?

Accepted Answer

It can make our eyesight worse

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It can help us relax and de-stress

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It can improve our hand-eye coordination

Question 54

In a painting technique called 'brushwork,' you use different paint brushes to:

Accepted Answer

Make lines, patterns, and different textures

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Blend and mix colors

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Paint over layers of paint

Question 55

When you want to make your painting look deeper and more textured, you should use the painting technique called:

Accepted Answer

Layering

Answer

Blending

Answer

Stippling

Question 56

To make a textured effect by adding small dots of paint on a surface, which technique should you use?

Accepted Answer

Stippling

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Dabbing

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Glazing

Question 57

When painting with watercolors, you can add water to your paints to:

Accepted Answer

Make the colors look transparent

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Make the colors look darker

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Make the colors look brighter

Question 58

Which painting technique involves using a dry brush with a little bit of paint to add texture and highlights?

Accepted Answer

Dry brushing

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Wet-on-dry

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Impasto

Question 59

If you want to make a raised, textured effect with your acrylic paints, which technique should you use?

Accepted Answer

Impasto

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Wet-on-wet

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Glazing

Question 60

What tool is used to paint?

Accepted Answer

Brush

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Nail

Answer

Spoon

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Fork

Question 61

Which technique involves putting layers of paint on top of each other?

Accepted Answer

Layering

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Painting

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Drawing

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Sketching

Question 62

Which of these is not a primary color?

Accepted Answer

Green

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Red

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Yellow

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Blue

Question 63

Why do we blend colors in painting?

Accepted Answer

To create smooth color changes

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To make the colors darker

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To make the colors lighter

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To make the colors pop

Question 64

Which technique uses a brush to create small dots?

Accepted Answer

Stippling

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Painting

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Hatching

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Shading