Painting Techniques for Second Graders: Master Brushwork, Color Mixing, and Composition

Question 1

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 2

Which tool can you use to create thick and textured brushstrokes in a painting?

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A palette knife

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A dry brush

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Water

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A small brush

Question 3

When painting, which of these materials is important to avoid touching with your bare skin?

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Oil paint

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Water-based paint

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Tempera paint

Question 4

When painting, what is the main reason for using the 'glazing' technique?

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To make colors brighter and add depth by layering thin, transparent coats of paint.

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To mix colors directly on the painting surface to create new shades.

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To create textured effects by spreading paint thickly with a palette knife.

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To protect the finished painting from damage by applying a clear varnish.

Question 5

In Vincent van Gogh's painting 'The Starry Night,' how do the artist's thick, swirling brushstrokes help create a feeling?

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Excited and energetic

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Calm and peaceful

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Sad and lonely

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Precise and detailed

Question 6

Which type of brush is best for making tiny, exact details in a painting?

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A round brush with a sharp tip

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A thick, square brush

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A flat brush with soft bristles

Question 7

How do different ways of using a paintbrush affect a painting?

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Thick, short brushstrokes can make a painting look rough.

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Thin, long brushstrokes can make a painting look like it's moving.

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Different sizes and shapes of brushes can create different textures.

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The way you use your brush doesn't affect how a painting looks.

Question 8

In painting, what do we call the method used to protect parts of the canvas from paint?

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Masking

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Priming

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Shading

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Varnishing

Question 9

Impressionism is a type of painting that became popular in the 1800s. What makes Impressionist paintings different from other art styles?

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The paintings show how light and shadow make things look.

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The brushstrokes are very neat and tiny.

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The paintings always show important people or events from history.

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The colors are dark and gloomy.

Question 10

When artists paint, why is it important to think about the colors they use together?

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To make the colors in the painting look balanced and harmonious

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To make the painting look more realistic

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To use as many different colors as possible

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To make the painting look more abstract

Question 11

When artists paint, which of these is NOT a way to make their painting look more visually appealing?

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Making both sides of the painting look exactly the same

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Using different colors and shapes

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Making one part of the painting stand out

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Arranging the objects in a painting in a way that looks balanced

Question 12

Before an artist begins painting, what is the first step they should take?

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Sketch their ideas

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Choose the colors they will use

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Buy all the supplies they need

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Cover the area with newspaper

Question 13

In painting, how can you use colors, brushstrokes, and arrangement to create a feeling or mood?

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Use bright colors, thick brushstrokes, and place objects close together to create a happy and energetic feeling.

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Use dark colors, thin brushstrokes, and place objects far apart to create a sad and lonely feeling.

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Use only one color, any brushstrokes, and place objects anywhere to create a peaceful and calm feeling.

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It's not possible to use colors, brushstrokes, and arrangement to create a feeling or mood in painting.

Question 14

In watercolor painting, which technique helps create a sense of depth?

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Layering thin glazes of paint

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Using a thick brush

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Mixing colors directly on the palette

Question 15

Which of these surfaces is NOT suitable for painting?

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Glass

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Canvas

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Wood

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Paper

Question 16

Which painting technique uses tiny, round brushstrokes to make textures and shadows?

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Stippling

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Hatching

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Impasto

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Glazing

Question 17

When painting, how can we use warm and cool colors together to create a feeling of balance and harmony?

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Use warm and cool colors equally throughout the painting.

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Use warm colors for the background and cool colors for the foreground.

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Use warm colors only for highlights and cool colors only for shadows.

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Never use warm and cool colors together in the same painting.

Question 18

Which painting technique uses thick layers of paint to create a three-dimensional effect?

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Oil painting

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Watercolor

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Acrylic painting

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Tempera painting

Question 19

To make thin lines when painting, you should use a _____ brush.

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Small

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Big

Question 20

What do we call the fun way of painting where you gently press and swirl the brush on the paper?

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Stippling

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Washing

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Dry brushing

Question 21

In a painting, how do we call the way things are put together?

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Composition

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Perspective

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Value

Question 22

Which kind of paintbrush has soft and natural hairs?

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Sable

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Synthetic

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Nylon

Question 23

The best way to clean your watercolor brushes is with _____

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Soap and water

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Turpentine

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Alcohol

Question 24

Which part of a painting shows how light or dark the colors are?

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Value

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Hue

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Saturation

Question 25

When you smoothly change from one color to another, it's called _____.

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Blending

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Shading

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Hatching

Question 26

When mixing colors, what should you add to make them lighter?

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White

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Black

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Water

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Another color

Question 27

The way you arrange objects in a painting is called:

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Composition

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Balance

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Perspective

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Value

Question 28

Which painting technique involves moving the brush quickly across the surface to create a rough texture?

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Dry brushing

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Stippling

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Washes

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Glazing

Question 29

Mixing blue and yellow creates what color?

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Green

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Red

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Orange

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Purple

Question 30

The most important part of a painting that draws your attention is the:

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Main subject

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Background

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Foreground

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Composition

Question 31

Which type of paint is made by mixing pigments with water and is easy to wash off?

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Watercolor paint

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Acrylic paint

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Oil paint

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Tempera paint

Question 32

What do you call the technique of mixing colors together?

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Color mixing

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Color matching

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Color blending

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Color stippling

Question 33

Which of the following is the most important rule of composition?

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Create balance

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Use bright colors

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Use many details

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Fill the entire space

Question 34

What is the tool used to hold and mix paint called?

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Palette

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Brush

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Canvas

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Easel

Question 35

Which of these is a warm color?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

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Purple

Question 36

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

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Soak them in water

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Rub them on a cloth

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Put them in the dishwasher

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Leave them in the sunlight

Question 37

What is the technique called where you use short, repeated strokes to create texture?

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Stippling

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Hatching

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Blending

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Smudging

Question 38

Which brush is the best choice for painting bold, thick lines?

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Flat brush

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Round brush

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Filbert brush

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Fan brush

Question 39

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

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Green

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Red

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Orange

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Purple

Question 40

Which of these is NOT a principle of good composition?

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Crowdedness

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Balance

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Contrast

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Harmony

Question 41

Which of these colors is considered a warm color?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

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Purple

Question 42

What technique is used to smoothly blend colors on a canvas?

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Glazing

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Impasto

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Stippling

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Hatching

Question 43

Long ago, artists painted on cave walls. Over time, painting techniques have changed. What is one way that painting techniques have changed since then?

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Artists now have more colors and brushes to choose from.

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Paintings are now always smaller in size.

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Artists no longer use natural materials in their paintings.

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Painting techniques have not changed at all.

Question 44

How can you use painting techniques to make your pictures look more interesting?

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Use a variety of paintbrush sizes to create different lines and shapes.

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Mix different colors together to create new shades.

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Use your fingers to blend colors together.

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Paint over your mistakes to hide them.

Question 45

What makes a painting visually appealing?

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Arranging elements in a balanced and harmonious way

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Using only bright colors

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Including as many details as possible

Question 46

Which brushstroke technique makes thick, dark lines?

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Drybrush

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Stippling

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Glazing

Question 47

Which shape is not used to create a feeling of depth in a painting?

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Circles

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Horizontal lines

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Vertical lines

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Triangles

Question 48

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 49

Which famous artist is known for using a grid to transfer images to a canvas?

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Vincent van Gogh

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Salvador Dalí

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Claude Monet

Question 50

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

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Green

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Red

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Blue

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Purple

Question 51

Which tool do we use to put paint on paper?

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Brush

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Pencil

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Crayon

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Marker

Question 52

Which kind of brush is best for making thin lines?

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Round

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Flat

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Filbert

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Bristle

Question 53

When you use different shades of the same color, what technique are you using?

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Shading

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Blending

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Mixing

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Layering

Question 54

What is the best way to keep a finished painting safe?

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Varnish

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Glue

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Mod Podge

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Tape

Question 55

What is a good tip for painting with watercolors?

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Start with light layers of paint and slowly add more

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Use water to make the colors look deeper and more interesting

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Let the paint dry completely before adding more layers

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Press hard with the brush to make the colors brighter

Question 56

How do different brushes impact the appearance of a painting?

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The size of the brush affects the thickness or thinness of the paint lines.

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The shape of the brush affects the texture of the paint.

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The color of the brush does not affect the color of the paint.

Question 57

In painting, what does it mean to use contrasting colors?

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Using colors that are very different from each other

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Using different shades of the same color

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Using warm and cool colors together

Question 58

When you make a painting, what do you usually do first?

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Draw a light sketch with a pencil

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Put paint on the canvas

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Mix different colors together

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Add the final details to finish the painting

Question 59

What happens to paint when we mix it with different amounts of water?

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It becomes thicker or thinner.

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It changes color.

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It dries faster or slower.

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Nothing happens.

Question 60

Which painting technique can make your artwork look more interesting and lively?

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Using a variety of colors

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Painting everything the same size

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Using only one type of brushstroke

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Covering up your mistakes with paint

Question 61

Which colors make a painting look cheerful and sunny?

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Orange, yellow, and pink

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Blue, green, and purple

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Red, black, and white

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Brown, gray, and beige

Question 62

What is negative space in painting, and how can it be used to create balance and visual interest? Can you name an artist who has used this technique effectively?

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Negative space is the area around the main subject of a painting. It can be used to create balance and visual interest by contrasting with the positive space.

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Negative space is the area of a painting that is not visible to the viewer.

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Negative space is the area of a painting that is painted in a dark color.

Question 63

Which brush shape do artists use to create smooth and blended effects?

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Round brush

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Angled brush

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Fan brush

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Square brush

Question 64

What color do you get when you mix blue and yellow paint together?

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Green

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Red

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Purple

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Orange