Notan Beginner Demonstration

What materials are required for this art project?

• Oil paints, a pencil, and a canvas

• Watercolor paints, a permanent marker, and acrylic paint

• Colored pencils, a ruler, and a notebook

• Charcoal, a sketchbook, and pastels

Why is it important to understand color mixing in this project?

• To avoid using too much paint

• To make the colors as dark as possible

• To ensure the colors remain separate

• To create attractive results by mixing compatible colors

What should you do if you accidentally apply too much water to your watercolor painting?

• Add more paint to balance it

• Blot the excess with a paper towel

• Ignore it and continue painting

• Let it dry naturally

What is a motif in art?

• A recurring image or theme

• A single, unique image

• A color palette

• A random pattern

What is the purpose of outlining the negative spaces before filling them in with acrylic paint?

• To create a rough texture

• To use less paint

• To ensure the motif is not accidentally painted over

• To make the painting process faster

How can you avoid smudging your painting while working?

• By resting your dominant hand on your non-dominant hand

• By using a larger brush

• By starting in the middle of the paper

• By painting from the bottom to the top

What should you do if you see too many brush strokes in your acrylic painting?

• Start over with a new canvas

• Apply a second coat once the first is dry

• Add more water to the paint

• Use a different color