Understanding Paula Rego's Artistic Techniques

What nationality is Paula Rego?

• French

• Spanish

• Portuguese

• Italian

What medium did Paula Rego start using in 1994?

• Pastels

• Watercolors

• Acrylics

• Oil paints

What inspired Paula Rego to start drawing at a young age?

• Nature

• Walt Disney and her father's stories

• Modern art

• Classical music

What is the name of the series that includes the work 'Bride'?

• Cat Lady

• Fish Maiden

• Dog Woman

• Bird Girl

What should be mixed with white gesso to prepare the pastel paper?

• Black or dark grey acrylic paint

• Green acrylic paint

• Blue acrylic paint

• Red acrylic paint

According to Paula Rego, what does the act of drawing often lead to?

• Mistakes

• Invention

• Confusion

• Completion

What does Paula Rego use to build up layers of color in her drawings?

• Varnish

• Water

• Fixative

• Oil

How does Paula Rego describe the use of pastels compared to painting?

• More freedom

• Less detailed

• More filling

• Just filling in

What technique does Paula Rego use to add texture to her drawings?

• Using a wet brush

• Applying heavy pressure

• Blending with fingers

• Scratching with a hard Conte pencil

What should you consider when you step back to view your finished drawing?

• Only the center

• Only the edges

• Only the top half

• The image as a whole