Painting Techniques for First Graders: Learn to Paint Like a Pro

Question 1

Which technique helps you make a painting look smooth and flat?

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Blending

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Stippling

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Dry Brush

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Glazing

Question 2

When painting trees in the distance, which color should you use to make them look farther away?

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Lighter colors

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Darker colors

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The same color as the trees in the foreground

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Bright colors

Question 3

To make a light green color, which two colors do you need to mix?

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Yellow and blue

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Red and yellow

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Blue and black

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Green and white

Question 4

What tool do we use to put paint on a surface?

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Paintbrush

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Sponge

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Pencil

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Eraser

Question 5

Which of these is NOT a type of paint that artists use?

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Glitter

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Watercolor

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Acrylic

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Oil

Question 6

Which brushstrokes would make the surface feel the most bumpy?

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Thick, strong strokes

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Light, gentle strokes

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Short, quick strokes

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Long, flowing strokes

Question 7

When painting a landscape, how can you make the objects appear distant?

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Use lighter and darker shades to create depth.

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Use different brushstrokes to create texture.

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Use contrasting colors to create contrast.

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Use a variety of colors to create balance.

Question 8

How can you use light and shadow to make your painting look more three-dimensional?

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Add light and dark areas to the object you're painting

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Make the colors in the front brighter than the colors in the back

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Paint the object with only one color

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Mix different brushstrokes to create texture

Question 9

What is the main reason artists use a palette when they paint?

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To mix and keep different colors of paint together

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To clean their brushes

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To protect the painting from getting dirty

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To display their finished paintings

Question 10

When painting a picture of a happy sunny day, which colors would you choose to make the viewer feel warm and cheerful?

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Red, orange, and yellow, because they are warm colors.

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Blue and green, because they are cool colors.

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Purple, pink, and black, because they are bright colors.

Question 11

Who painted the famous artwork 'The Starry Night'?

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Vincent van Gogh

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Pablo Picasso

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Michelangelo

Question 12

When artists try out new ways of painting, what are they doing?

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Finding their own unique style.

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Making their paintings look like pictures.

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Making painting easier.

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Wasting their time.

Question 13

How can you use warm and cool colors to make a painting look like it's moving?

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Use warm colors for things coming towards you and cool colors for things moving away.

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Use only warm colors in your painting.

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Use only cool colors in your painting.

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Don't worry about color theory when painting.

Question 14

How can you make sure the different objects in your painting look good together?

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Arrange the objects so that they look balanced and like they belong together.

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Put all the objects in the middle of the painting.

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Make sure all the objects are the same size and shape.

Question 15

In a painting, the focal point is the part that:

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Is the most interesting and detailed part.

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Is the first thing you see.

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Is a single color used everywhere.

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Isn't important.

Question 16

How does Impasto painting create texture?

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By using thick paint that makes the painting bumpy

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By painting on a wet canvas that makes the painting smooth

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By using only one color that makes the painting simple

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By being a type of watercolor painting

Question 17

Why do we mix paints?

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To make new colors

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To make the paint thicker

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To make the paint thinner

Question 18

What is texture in painting?

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How the paint feels or looks on the surface

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How bright or dark the color is

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What shape the paint is

Question 19

What's the difference between a warm and a cool color?

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Warm colors make us think of fire and sunshine, while cool colors make us think of water and ice

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Warm colors make us think of water and ice, while cool colors make us think of fire and sunshine

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Warm colors are bright, while cool colors are dark

Question 20

What should you mix with paint to make it less thick?

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Water

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Turpentine

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Oil

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Alcohol

Question 21

Which of these colors is warm?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

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Purple

Question 22

What do we use to keep a canvas upright while we paint?

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Easel

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Palette

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Brush

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Rag

Question 23

Which tool is used to mix colors before applying them to the canvas?

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Palette

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Brush

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Canvas

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Water cup

Question 24

Which type of paint dries quickly and creates a waterproof finish?

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Acrylic paint

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Watercolor paint

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Oil paint

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Tempera paint

Question 25

What brush technique is used to create small, dotted strokes?

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Stippling

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Dry brushing

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Dragging

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Glazing

Question 26

What is the best way to clean brushes after painting with acrylics?

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Rinse them with soap and water

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Soak them in warm water

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Dry them with a paper towel

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Leave them in the paint

Question 27

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 28

Who painted the famous painting with a mysterious smile, also known as 'La Gioconda'?

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Pablo Picasso

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Vincent van Gogh

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Claude Monet

Question 29

Which technique can make a painting look more lifelike?

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Adding shadows and highlights

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Using bright colors

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Using a large brush

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Painting quickly

Question 30

Where do you mix the colors before you start painting?

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Palette

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Paintbrush

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Canvas

Question 31

When we paint, how can we arrange things in our picture so it looks pleasing to the eye?

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Placing objects evenly across the canvas

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Using many different bright colors

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Choosing a large piece of paper to paint on

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Using lots of thick paint

Question 32

Which one is NOT a way to paint?

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Carving

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Watercolor

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Oil

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Acrylic

Question 33

Which painting technique creates a bumpy texture with thick, rough brushstrokes?

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Impasto

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Blending

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Washes

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Drybrush

Question 34

When you want to make a paint color lighter, what color can you mix with it?

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White

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Black

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Red

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Blue

Question 35

Which painting technique makes a picture look smooth and flat?

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Washes

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Stippling

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Dry brushing

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Impasto

Question 36

How did artists like Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir paint differently to create their famous Impressionist paintings?

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With quick, short brushstrokes

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With thick layers of paint

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By mixing colors on the canvas

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With watercolors

Question 37

To make a painting feel happy and cheerful, what kind of colors should you use?

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Bright colors

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All the colors mixed together

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Thick brushstrokes

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Thin brushstrokes

Question 38

Can you use ideas from other subjects, like math or science, to make your paintings more interesting?

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Yes

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No

Question 39

Which painting technique can make a painting look cheerful?

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Using bright colors

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Painting with a thick brush

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Adding lots of details

Question 40

How do you keep your paintbrushes clean when you're painting?

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Rinse them with water

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Wipe them on a cloth

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Leave them in the paint

Question 41

When we arrange things in a painting, what's the most important thing to remember?

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Making the painting feel balanced

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Using lots of different colors

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Making the shapes look interesting

Question 42

What makes a painting look happy?  Choose the way to use light that makes a painting feel happy.

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Use bright colors and make the light come from above.

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Use dark colors and make the light come from below.

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Use any colors you want and make the light come from any direction.

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Don't use any light at all.

Question 43

We've learned that oil and watercolor are two types of paint. Which one would you use if you wanted your painting to dry quickly?

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Watercolor

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Oil paint

Question 44

What technique DOESN'T help make a painting look 3D?

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Using only one color

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Using shapes that overlap

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Using light and dark colors

Question 45

How does using different surfaces affect the appearance of a painting?

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It can make the colors look brighter or duller.

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It can make the paint look smoother or rougher.

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It can make the painting last longer or shorter.

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It can make the painting smell different.

Question 46

What is the best surface to use when painting with watercolors?

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Paper

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Canvas

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Wood

Question 47

Which of these is not a way to create a painting?

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Printing an image on paper

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Using brushes

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Mixing water with paint

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Applying paint in thick layers

Question 48

To show something moving quickly in a painting, which technique should you use?

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Apply paint in short, quick strokes

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Blend colors smoothly

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Use thick paint to create texture

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Mix different types of paint together

Question 49

Which of these are different types of paint?

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Watercolor, acrylic, and oil paint

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Crayons, markers, and colored pencils

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Glitter, glue, and sand

Question 50

Which painting techniques can you combine to make a picture with a thick, bumpy surface and bright, colorful layers?

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Impasto and glazing

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Glazing and blending

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Drybrush and sponging

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Washes and scumbling

Question 51

When we paint with thick layers, what happens to the texture of the painting?

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The surface becomes raised with bumps and ridges.

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The surface becomes smoother.

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The painting gets a shiny finish.

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The colors become more vibrant.

Question 52

Who is known for using the 'sfumato' technique to create smooth transitions in their paintings?

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Vincent van Gogh

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Pablo Picasso

Question 53

When painting, what do we use a brush for and what do we use a palette knife for?

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Brush for painting, palette knife for mixing colors

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Palette knife for painting, brush for mixing colors

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Both brush and palette knife for painting

Question 54

Which tool is used to put paint on a surface?

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A brush

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A pencil

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A crayon

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A marker

Question 55

What type of paint is made with water and dries quickly?

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Watercolor

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Tempera

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Acrylic

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Oil

Question 56

What is the main purpose of using a palette?

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To store and mix paints

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To paint on

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To clean brushes

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To display finished paintings

Question 57

Which of these is NOT a good safety rule to remember when painting?

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Drink the paint

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Wear a smock

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Wear gloves

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Make sure there's fresh air in the room

Question 58

To make a color lighter, what should you add to it?

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White paint

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Add black paint

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Add another color

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Mix with water

Question 59

Which type of paint is best for painting on wooden surfaces?

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Acrylic paint

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Gouache paint

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Oil paint

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Watercolor paint

Question 60

Which painting technique can be used to create a bumpy or textured surface?

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Impasto

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Glazing

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Stippling

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Dry brush

Question 61

What is the purpose of using a palette while painting?

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To mix and hold colors

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To store brushes

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To transport paint

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To protect the painting surface

Question 62

To create a sense of depth in your painting, which method is most effective?

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Using perspective and shading

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Using lots of details

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Using bright colors

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Using thick brushstrokes

Question 63

Which of these is not considered a primary color?

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Green

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Yellow

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Red

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Blue

Question 64

Which of the following is the best way to improve your painting skills?

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Try different techniques and materials

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Only paint things you are good at

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Copy paintings by well-known artists

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Never make mistakes