Tonal Portraits

What does "tone" refer to in art?

• The size of the artwork

• The lightness or darkness of a colour

• The type of materials used

• The speed at which the portrait is drawn

Why is tone important in portraiture?

• It helps create a realistic sense of depth and form.

• It determines the size of the portrait.

• It adds colour to the artwork.

• It speeds up the drawing process.

What is the main effect of using a wide range of tones in a portrait?

• The portrait will look colourful.

• The portrait will appear flat and unrealistic.

• The portrait will have more depth and look three-dimensional.

• The portrait will be completed faster.

How can tone be used to show the direction of light in a portrait?

• By making all areas the same tone.

• By adding darker tones to areas further from the light source.

• By using only bright tones.

• By adding colourful highlights.

What tool is often used to create smooth tonal transitions in pencil drawings?

• A paintbrush

• A blending stick or finger

• A ruler

• A palette knife

Which of the following is an example of using tone to create contrast in a portrait?

• Drawing all parts of the face with the same pencil pressure.

• Using dark shading for the hair and light shading for the skin.

• Adding lots of details to the background.

• Using only one shade of gray for the entire portrait.

What happens if a portrait has no tonal contrast?

• The portrait will have a strong three-dimensional effect.
• The portrait will look flat and lack depth.
• The portrait will be more visually appealing.
• The portrait will appear vibrant and lively.

Which technique helps to create highlights in tonal drawings?

• Using an eraser to lift graphite from light areas.

• Adding darker tones to the entire drawing.

• Blending all areas until smooth.

• Outlining every feature with a black pen.