Painting with Brushes: A Guide for Year 1 Primary School Students

Question 1

Which type of brush is used to make thin, delicate lines?

Accepted Answer

Round brush

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Flat brush

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Wash brush

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Fan brush

Question 2

Which way should you hold a paintbrush?

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Like a pencil

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Like a fork

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Like a spoon

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In a fist

Question 3

Which painting technique involves water to mix colors?

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Washes

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Glazing

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Impasto

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Scumbling

Question 4

What is the main difference between a round and a flat brush?

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Shape of the bristles

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Length of the bristles

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Stiffness of the bristles

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Color of the handle

Question 5

What do we use a paint palette for?

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To mix colors

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To store brushes

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To wipe off paint

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To display finished paintings

Question 6

What colour do you get when you mix yellow and blue paint?

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Green

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Purple

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Orange

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Red

Question 7

When painting a picture, what can you do to make it look balanced?

Accepted Answer

Place objects in different parts of the painting

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Use different sizes of brushes

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Mix different colours together

Question 8

Which of these is NOT a type of paintbrush?

Accepted Answer

Spoon

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Flat

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Round

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Pointed

Question 9

What brush is best for painting big, flat areas?

Accepted Answer

Flat

Answer

Round

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Pointed

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Sponge

Question 10

How do you clean a paintbrush?

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Rinse it with water

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Rub it on a cloth

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Throw it in the trash

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Put it in the dishwasher

Question 11

Which of these is a cold colour?

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Blue

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Red

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Yellow

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Green

Question 12

What is the name of mixing water and paint to make it lighter?

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Diluting

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Mixing

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Blending

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Shading

Question 13

Which of these is NOT a primary colour?

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Green

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Red

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Blue

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Yellow

Question 14

How can you create thick lines when painting with a brush?

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Use a large brush and press down hard.

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Use a small brush and press down gently.

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Use a brush with short bristles.

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Use a brush with long bristles.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Pencil

Answer

Flat brush

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Round brush

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Angled brush

Question 16

When painting details, which brush size should you choose?

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Extra small

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Large

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Medium

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Small

Question 17

How should you clean your paintbrushes after use?

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With soap and water

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Only with water

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With paint thinner

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You don't need to clean them

Question 18

What is the most important thing to remember when creating a painting?

Accepted Answer

To enjoy the process

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To keep your work area tidy

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To use all the colors

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To copy the reference image exactly

Question 19

Which type of brush is best for making thick, bold lines?

Accepted Answer

A flat brush

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A round brush

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A fan brush

Question 20

What should we do before starting to paint?

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Put on an apron

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Dip the brush in water

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Mix the paints

Question 21

What can we use to keep our clothes clean when we paint?

Accepted Answer

An apron

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Gloves

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A hat

Question 22

Which brush stroke technique creates thin, delicate lines?

Accepted Answer

Stippling

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Dry brushing

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Cross-hatching

Question 23

What is the name of the part of the brush that holds the bristles in place?

Accepted Answer

The ferrule

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The handle

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The tip

Question 24

Which of these is NOT a painting technique?

Accepted Answer

Sculpting

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Washes

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Glazing

Question 25

What should we do with our brushes when we have finished painting?

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Wash them

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Throw them away

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Leave them to dry

Question 26

What color do you make when you mix red and yellow paint?

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Orange

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Blue

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Green

Question 27

Which of these is NOT a good way to clean your paintbrushes?

Accepted Answer

Rubbing them on a rug

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Water and soap

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Vinegar

Question 28

If your paint is too thick, what can you do?

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Add water

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Add more paint

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Throw it away

Question 29

To protect your clothes while painting, what is a good thing to wear?

Accepted Answer

Apron

Answer

T-shirt

Answer

Plastic bag

Question 30

To make a dot with a brush, you can _______.

Accepted Answer

Tap the brush gently

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Press the brush straight down on the paper

Question 31

When you're finished painting, you should _______.

Accepted Answer

Show it to your friends

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Throw your painting away

Question 32

Which paintbrush has soft, furry bristles like those of an animal?

Accepted Answer

Camel hair brush

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Flat brush

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Round brush

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Synthetic brush

Question 33

How should we clean our paintbrushes after painting?

Accepted Answer

Wash them with soap and water

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Rinse them with water

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Let them dry in the sun

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Put them in the washing machine

Question 34

Which of these is a good tip for painting with a round brush?

Accepted Answer

Hold the brush at a slant

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Press down hard

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Make big circles

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Dip the brush in water before each stroke

Question 35

When painting, why is it helpful to experiment with different brushes?

Accepted Answer

To find the brush that makes the best lines and shapes

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To make the painting more colorful

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To use up all the paint

Question 36

Which brush is best for making thick lines?

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Flat tipped brush

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Round tipped brush

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Step brush

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Filbert brush

Question 37

What colour do you get when you mix red and blue?

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Purple

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Orange

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Green

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Brown

Question 38

Which technique do you use to paint a smooth, even coat of paint?

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Glazing

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Dabbing

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Stippling

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Washing

Question 39

Which of these is not a primary colour?

Accepted Answer

Green

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Red

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Blue

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Yellow

Question 40

Which tool do you use to mix paint?

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Palette

Answer

Brush

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Easel

Answer

Canvas

Question 41

Which of these is a type of paintbrush?

Accepted Answer

Pencil brush

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Paint roller

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Sponge

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Feather

Question 42

How can you create a rough texture with a brush?

Accepted Answer

Stippling

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Dry brushing

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Glazing

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Washes

Question 43

What can you add to paint to make it less thick?

Accepted Answer

Water

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Glue

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Sand

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Glitter

Question 44

What is the best way to dry your paintings?

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In a cool, dry place

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In the sun

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In the oven

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On a radiator

Question 45

Which brush is best for creating thin, narrow lines in your painting?

Accepted Answer

Fine-tipped brush

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Round brush

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Flat brush

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Sponge brush

Question 46

When painting with a flat brush, in which direction should you stroke it?

Accepted Answer

In the direction the bristles are pointing

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At any angle you like

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In a circular motion

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Perpendicular to the bristles

Question 47

What is the best way to clean a paintbrush after you are finished painting?

Accepted Answer

Gently wash it with soap and water

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Dip the brush in nail polish remover to clean it

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Use turpentine to clean the brush

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Use bleach to remove paint from the brush

Question 48

What type of brush is best for creating thick, textured strokes in your painting?

Accepted Answer

Stiff brush

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Round brush

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Soft brush

Question 49

What is the main advantage of using a synthetic brush rather than a natural-hair brush?

Accepted Answer

Synthetic brushes are cheaper and easier to clean

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Natural-hair brushes hold more paint

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Synthetic brushes are better for watercolor painting

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There is no difference between them

Question 50

How should you store your brushes when you are not using them?

Accepted Answer

Keep them dry and upright

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Store them in a warm place

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Store them in water

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Lay them flat

Question 51

What effect can you create using a sponge brush?

Accepted Answer

Textured surface

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Fine details

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Sharp lines

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Smooth gradient

Question 52

When using a paintbrush, it is important to:

Accepted Answer

Hold it lightly and comfortably

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Use only your fingertips

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Hold it at a 90-degree angle

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Grip it tightly