Exploring Art and Drawing Techniques

What are the basic tools used in drawing?

• Crayons, glue, scissors

• Pencils, erasers, paper, rulers, pens, and markers.

• Digital tablets, software, brushes

• Chalk, canvas, paintbrushes

Name three types of lines used in art.

• Straight lines, Curved lines, Dashed lines

• Wavy lines

• Zigzag lines

• Spiral lines

What shape is a circle?

• A circle has corners and edges.

• A circle is a three-dimensional shape.

• A circle is a two-dimensional shape with all points equidistant from a center point.

• A circle is a polygon with four sides.

How do you create a still life drawing?

• Focus on abstract shapes

• Select and arrange objects, sketch outlines, add details, and apply shading.

• Draw only one object

• Use only black ink

What is finger painting?

• A method of painting using only watercolors.

• Finger painting is an art technique that involves using fingers to apply paint directly onto a surface.

• A technique using brushes to paint on canvas.

• An art form that involves sculpting with clay.

What colors can you mix to make green?

• Mix red and blue to make green.

• Mix blue and purple to make green.

• Mix yellow and orange to make green.

• Mix blue and yellow to make green.

What is the purpose of using lines in drawing?

• To add color to the drawing

• The purpose of using lines in drawing is to define shapes and create structure.

• To create texture and depth

• To fill in empty spaces

Can you name a famous still life artist?

• Pablo Picasso

• Claude Monet

• Vincent van Gogh

• Paul Cézanne

What is the difference between a straight line and a curved line?

• A straight line can bend at any angle.

• A straight line has no curvature, while a curved line bends.

• Curved lines can only be drawn with a compass.

• A straight line is always longer than a curved line.

What materials do you need for finger painting?

• Oil paint, canvas board, apron

• Acrylic paint, brushes, easel

• Non-toxic paint, paper or canvas, optional smock.

• Watercolor paint, cardboard, gloves