Watercolor Brushes, Techniques, & Washes

The long plastic or wooden part of the paintbrush that you hold is called the what?

• ferrule

• handle

• bristles

• heel

The part of the paintbrush that is made out of real or synthetic hair is called what?

• bristles

• handle

• toe

• ferrule

The part of the paint brush that is metal and holds the bristles in place is called the what?

• handle

• head

• ferrule

• heel

What type of brush is pictured in the image shown?

• fan brush

• liner brush

• round brush

• flat brush

The brush pictured would best be used for what?

• covering large areas with paint

• creating rough textures

• creating small details

• blending and shading objects

True or False: You would use a round brush for blending and shading objects.

• True

• False

Which of the following techniques would work best for painting a sky?

• wet-into-wet

• dry brush

• dry-on-wet

Which technique allows for greater control of the paint?

• wet-into-wet

• dry-on-wet

For what reason might you use the dry brush technique?

• to create a smooth, even, and blended look like a sky

• to create rough textures such as that on an evergreen tree

• for the paint to explode onto the paper into other colors

• to create a gradual fade or ombre effect

True or False: A flat wash has an even amount of paint all the way across the page.

• True

• False