Acrylic Painting Quiz

Select the mediums available for acrylic paint.

• gel medium

• gloss medium

• linseed oil

• matte medium

Parts of a paintbrush: Part #3 is called the:

• Handle

• Crimp

• Ferrule

• Toe

Acrylic paint dries darker than when wet.

• true

• false

What facts about acrylic paint are correct?

• fast drying

• water resistant when dry

• water base

• all correct

What happens to brushes with acrylic paint on them that are not thoroughly cleaned?

• The brush is ruined and must be thrown in the trash.

• The brushes disappear into thin air

• They are soft and ready to use

Colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel are considered ____________ ______________.

• Complimentary Colors

• Secondary Colors

• Analogous Colors

• Cool Colors

When you mix a little of the complementary color into a color, the new color is

• Lighter

• Brighter

• Less bright, more like a color in nature.

• Analogous

There are many different type of brushes used for painting.

• True

• False

Matte and Gloss Mediums help create a shiny or satin (dull) finish to the painting.

• True

• False

This medium will increase the texture of the paint and make your paint go further. Good for using as a glazing medium.

• Gel Medium

• Glaze Medium

• Gloss Medium

• Acrylic Medium