Painting and Color Theory Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

Question 1

Which of these colors is a primary color?

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Red

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Green

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Purple

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Brown

Question 2

Which of these colors is NOT a primary color?

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Orange

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Red

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Blue

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Yellow

Question 3

When we mix yellow and blue paint, what new color do we create?

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Green

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Red

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Purple

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Orange

Question 4

What are the three primary colors on a color wheel?

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Red, yellow, blue

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Blue, purple, and green

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Yellow, green, orange

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Purple, blue, red

Question 5

Which color 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 6

Which color is a primary color?

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Blue

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Green

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Purple

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Orange

Question 7

Which of these colors is a primary color?

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Blue

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Green

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Purple

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White

Question 8

Which of these colors is a primary color that cannot be created by mixing other colors?

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Red

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Green

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Orange

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Purple

Question 9

Which colors are known as primary colors, used to mix all other colors in painting?

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Red, blue, and yellow

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Orange, green, and purple

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Black, white, and gray

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Pink, brown, and gold

Question 10

Which of these 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 11

Which color 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 12

Which color 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 13

When we mix the primary colors red and yellow, what new color do we create?

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Orange

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Green

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Blue

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Purple

Question 14

Which type of color includes red, yellow, and orange?

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Warm colors

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Cool colors

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Primary colors

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Secondary colors

Question 15

Which color 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

When we paint with colors like red, orange, or yellow, what type of colors are they called?

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Warm Colors

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Cold Colors

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Primary Colors

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Secondary Colors

Question 17

Which two colors do we mix to create green?

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Blue and Yellow

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Red and Blue

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Red and Yellow

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Green and Blue

Question 18

Which color is considered warm?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

Question 19

Which color is NOT a primary color?

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Green

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Red

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Yellow

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Blue

Question 20

Let's play a color mixing game! When we mix the colors red and yellow, what new color do we create?

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Orange

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Blue

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Green

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Purple

Question 21

Today we're learning about colors. We know that red, blue, and yellow are special colors. What are they called?

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Primary colors

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Secondary colors

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Warm colors

Question 22

Which color is NOT a primary color?

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Purple

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Red

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Blue

Question 23

Imagine you are painting a picture of a big field with a tree in the middle. How can you make the tree look far away?

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Overlap the field over the tree.

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Make the tree bigger than the field.

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Paint the tree with bright colors.

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Paint the field with dark colors.

Question 24

Which of these colors is NOT a primary color?

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Green

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Red

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Yellow

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Blue

Question 25

When we paint with a wash, we add water to the paint to make it thinner. What effect does using a wash have on the paint?

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It becomes transparent, so you can see through it.

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It becomes thicker and gloopy.

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It becomes shiny and sparkly.

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It becomes rough and textured.

Question 26

When you mix two primary colors, what type of color do you create?

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Secondary color

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Primary color

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Complementary color

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Tertiary color

Question 27

When painting a picture, which color would make you feel warm and comfortable?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

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Purple

Question 28

In a painting, what technique helps us see how close or far away something is?

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Perspective

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Brushstrokes

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Color saturation

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Shading

Question 29

Which color is on the opposite side of the color wheel from green?

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Red

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Blue

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Yellow

Question 30

Which color is considered warm?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

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Purple

Question 31

When painting, what do we call the way we arrange objects to make the picture look interesting?

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Balance

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Harmony

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Contrast

Question 32

Which technique helps you blend colors smoothly in a painting?

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Washes

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Stippling

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Dry brushing

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Cross-hatching

Question 33

To make a painting look see-through, which technique do you use?

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Creating a wash

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Mixing bright colors

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Using a thick brush

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Painting over and over again

Question 34

Which color 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 35

When we mix blue and yellow paint, what new color do we create?

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Green

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Orange

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Purple

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Brown

Question 36

Which color is considered a warm color?

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Red

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Yellow

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Blue

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Green

Question 37

Which color is NOT a primary color?

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Green

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Red

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Blue

Question 38

Which of these is a drawing technique, not a painting technique?

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Sketching

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Color mixing

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Blending

Question 39

In painting, what technique involves applying thin, see-through layers of paint to create depth and richness?

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Glazing

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Blending

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Washing

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Scumbling

Question 40

When painting a person's face, what helps you show their feelings?

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Paying attention to their eyes, mouth, and eyebrows

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Drawing their face shape carefully

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Choosing colors that match their clothes

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Using lots of different paint colors

Question 41

What line on the color wheel separates warm and cool colors?

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Warm-cool line

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Primary line

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Secondary line

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Complementary line

Question 42

In painting, what is the flat surface called where artists mix and blend colors?

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Palette

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Brush

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Canvas

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Easel

Question 43

In painting, what do we call the way we arrange objects and elements within our artwork?

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Composition

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Coloring

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Sketching

Question 44

When painting a person's face, what shows how they are feeling?

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Facial expressions

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Body language

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Clothing choices

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Background scenery

Question 45

When painting, which of these is NOT a way to create harmony with colors?

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Using every color of the rainbow

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Using colors that are next to each other on the color wheel

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Using colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel

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Using different shades of the same color

Question 46

What surface is best for painting with watercolors and acrylics?

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Paper

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Canvas

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Wood

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Metal

Question 47

Which of these colors is a cool color?

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Blue

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Red

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Yellow

Question 48

Why is it important to keep practicing when learning to paint?

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To become a better painter

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To win a prize

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To avoid making mistakes

Question 49

Which painting technique uses thin, clear layers of color to show the colors below?

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Washes

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Impasto

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Drybrush

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Scumbling

Question 50

Which one is NOT a primary color?

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Purple

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Red

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Blue

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Green

Question 51

Which of these colors is considered warm?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

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Purple

Question 52

What is a palette used for when painting?

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Mixing paints

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Cleaning brushes

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Applying paint to the canvas

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Holding the canvas

Question 53

Which painting technique involves tapping the brush on the canvas to create dots?

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Stippling

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Washes

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Drybrush

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Glazing

Question 54

Why does impasto paint have a textured appearance?

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Applying thick layers of paint

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Combining different colors

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Painting on an uneven surface

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Using a brush with firm bristles

Question 55

How can you make a painting look like it has depth, like it's coming out at you?

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Use light and dark shades of the same color

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Use bright colors

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Paint with a thick brush

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Blend lots of different colors together

Question 56

Which of these colors is a primary color?

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Red

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Green

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Purple

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Brown

Question 57

What happens when you mix blue and yellow?

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Green

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Purple

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Orange

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Black

Question 58

What is the name of the painting technique where you apply paint in thick layers?

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Impasto

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Watercolor

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Acrylic

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Collage

Question 59

Which of these is NOT a tool used in painting?

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Computer

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Brush

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Palette

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Canvas

Question 60

What is the difference between hue and tint?

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Hue is the pure color, while tint is a lighter shade.

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Tint is the pure color, while hue is a darker shade.

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Hue and tint are the same thing.

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Tint is a mixture of white and black.

Question 61

Which of these colors is complementary to blue?

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Red

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Green

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Yellow

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Orange

Question 62

What is the main reason we apply gesso to a canvas before painting?

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To make the paint adhere better and prevent cracking

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To create a smooth surface for sketching

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To add color to the canvas background

Question 63

When creating a landscape painting with acrylics, what should you do first?

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Sketch the landscape

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Mix the acrylic paints

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Apply the paint to the canvas

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Frame the painting

Question 64

In a painting, where should you place things that you want people to pay attention to?

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In the center

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At the top

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At the bottom

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On the sides