Year 9 Sarah Graham Homework

Graham uses which medium to paint?

• Oil paint

• Watercolor

• Acrylic

• Charcoal

The composition of the painting is described as:

• A balanced arrangement of figures and objects

• A chaotic mix of unrelated elements

• A monochromatic color scheme with no figures

• A landscape with no human presence

The artist has put a specific effect in the background. What is the effect and why has it been used?

• A blur effect to draw focus to the main subject

• A bright color effect to distract from the subject

• A grid effect to add structure

• A shadow effect to create darkness

We can tell that the wrappers are shiny because:

• they reflect light.

• they are made of paper.

• they are colorful.

• they are transparent.

Choose 3 adjectives to describe the colours and tones used:

• Bright, vibrant, colorful.

• Dull, muted, monochrome.

• Dark, gloomy, shadowy.

• Pale, faded, washed-out.

What technique has the artist used to make the wrappers appear three-dimensional?

• By making the background very detailed

• By drawing only outlines

• By using only flat colors

• By adding highlights and shadows

Which element in the painting helps to create a sense of depth?

• The absence of any background

• The use of only one colour

• The overlapping of objects

• The use of straight lines only

How does the use of colour contribute to the mood of the painting?

• It creates a sense of confusion

• It makes the painting feel cold and distant

• It makes the painting look unfinished

• It makes the painting feel lively and energetic

What is the main subject of Graham's painting?

• A mountain range

• A cityscape

• Wrapped sweets

• Fruit in a bowl

Which technique is used to show the shininess of the wrappers?

• Adding thick outlines

• Leaving the wrappers uncoloured

• Drawing with only dark colours

• Using bright highlights and reflections