Drawing Techniques Quiz

What is the focus of contour drawing?

• Shading and texture

• Outline or boundary of a shape or form

• Color blending

• Perspective and depth

Which drawing technique involves not lifting up your pencil?

• Value

• Hatching

• Continuous Contour

• Stippling

What is the purpose of cross-hatching in drawing?

• To create outlines

• To add color

• To create darker or more complex shading

• To draw without looking

Which technique uses dots or small marks to build up shading or texture?

• Hatching

• Stippling

• Blending

• Smudging

What is the term for a drawing technique that focuses on capturing the essence and motion of a figure quickly?

• Sketch

• Gesture Drawing

• Composition

• Perspective

What does the term 'value' refer to in drawing?

• The arrangement of elements

• The lightness or darkness of a color or tone

• The use of tones for shading

• The perceived surface quality

What is the difference between light and dark areas in a drawing called?

• Texture

• Contrast

• Balance

• Rhythm

What is the term for the perceived surface quality or 'feel' of a drawing?

• Texture

• Value

• Balance

• Rhythm

What is the area of an artwork that draws the viewer’s attention called?

• Negative Space

• Positive Space

• Focal Point

• Balance

What is the term for the empty or background space around and between subjects?

• Positive Space

• Negative Space

• Focal Point

• Balance